Debating what it takes to make people trust recycling again American consumers think recycling is of great importance, but their trust in the actual system has been slipping for years. A recent webinar brought experts together to brainstorm solutions. → The post Debating what it takes to make people trust recycling again appeared first […] Read More…
Nonprofit Carbon Mapper is using observations from the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) and other NASA science instruments to identify emission of methane from solid waste sites. The goal of the initiative is to map out and ide Read More…
Executive Director Frank Franciosi says federal agencies can help shed light on how these persistent chemicals affect compost and crops while ensuring that new policies don’t hinder progress on organics recycling. Read More…
Although still in its infancy, the newest plastics recycling technology could expand options for cleaner, more efficient closed-loop systems — eventually. A recent Government Accountability Office report took a closer look. Read More…
Today, Upstream released a new white paper: The New Reuse Economy: How reuse systems and services will revolutionize how we consume – which expands upon their vision to see 30% of consumable goods sold in reusable formats in the U.S. and Canada by 2030. Source: Upstream shares vision for New Reuse Economy — Upstream […] Read More…
Experts from CalCIMA explain recently signed legislation in California and what it means for C&D aggregate recyclers in the state. Source: How California’s new aggregate recycling bill could impact its C&D industry – Construction & Demolition Recycling Read More…
Key CRT recycling pipeline is no longer active TDM, a Mexican company that has recycled millions of pounds of CRTs from the U.S., closed its CRT recycling business this year. → Read More…
Senators press industry on plastic waste impacts During a two-hour hearing, U.S. senators questioned industry experts about chemicals in plastics, marine plastic pollution and extended producer responsibility. → Read More…
The commission voted to move forward with its first potential update to the environmental marketing rules in 10 years. The recycling industry says an update is urgently needed to reflect modern conditions. Read More…
Dec. 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is seeking public comment on potential updates and changes to the Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims, also known as the Green Guides. The Commission’s Green Guides are designed to help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act. […] Read More…