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ACC calls for 30% recycled content mandate in packaging

A major industry group is urging Congress to adopt a national recycled plastic standard, facilitate “rapid scaling” of the chemical recycling sector, and more. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) on July 13 published an outline of five actions the organization …

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No ‘magic formula’ to remove battery fire risk, report finds

After charting a global increase in e-scrap facility fires caused by damaged batteries, experts published a handful of key recommendations for preventing “thermal events.” The Brussels-based Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Forum (WEEE Forum) this month published “Recommendations for Tackling …

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TerraCycle and brands sued over recycling claims

A nonprofit environmental organization is suing TerraCycle and several major brands, saying the companies are misleading consumers about the recyclability of their products through mail-in collection programs. TerraCycle’s CEO discussed the company’s labeling in an interview. The Last Beach Cleanup …

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British Columbia EPR program hits 85% recovery rate

In 2020, a producer-funded system for paper and packaging recycling achieved a significantly higher recovery rate – and spent more money – than the year prior. Recycle BC, a stewardship group responsible for the printed paper and packaging (PPP) recycling …

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Global lessons on EPR

This article appeared in the June 2021 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   During one of the first sessions of SPC Impact 2021, held in April, an international panel sat down to discuss the challenges …

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