The agency is reevaluating its longstanding materials management hierarchy and waste reduction model as part of broader research efforts. Advocacy groups have pushed to reduce any emphasis on incineration. Read More…
The agency is reevaluating its longstanding materials management hierarchy and waste reduction model as part of broader research efforts. Advocacy groups have pushed to reduce any emphasis on incineration. Read More…
Editor’s analysis: Are recyclables prices foreshadowing recession? The price of copper is a well-established indicator of the health of the overall economy. An E-Scrap News editor spoke with a number of industry insiders to get their opinions on whether a collapsing price for the metal might be an omen of future bad tidings. → […] Read More…
Meanwhile, a California law reclassified PV modules as “universal waste” as opposed to “hazardous waste,” which involves less stringent handling … Read More…
The summer’s steep dips have slowed, but economic indicators suggest more short-term turbulence could be afoot. Analysts say it’s too soon to draw conclusions about how this relates to brands’ recycled content commitments. Read More…
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California dangles cash carrot for cleaner PET bales, but few bite California last year started a unique program of providing cash payments to materials recovery facilities that produce ultra-clean PET bottle bales. Recently released data suggest the payments aren’t juicy enough morsels. → The post California dangles cash carrot for cleaner PET bales, but […] Read More…
How SB 54 went from twice-failed bill to landmark EPR The passage of SB 54 in California took years of groundwork, collaboration and the looming threat of a ballot initiative, according to individuals who helped propel the landmark extended producer responsibility bill. → The post How SB 54 went from twice-failed bill to landmark […] Read More…
What MRFs can expect from California’s new CRV laws Amid a flurry of bills at the end of California’s legislative session, lawmakers passed $1.3 billion in recycling spending and made a number of key policy changes. A recent webinar hinted at what the changes may mean for MRFs. → The post What MRFs can […] Read More…
The $175 million agreement involves gas from three upcoming food waste digesters in California, Pennsylvania and Washington. It marks the latest sign of investment into waste-related projects that produce renewable natural gas. Source: Divert to provide RNG for BP from food waste digesters via 10-year contract | Waste Dive Read More…
Advanced recycling is growing in popularity across the world. Some people are excited about its potential to close the gaps in our current recycling system, but it must be implemented strategically. Read More…