In My Opinion: Colorado’s EPR not set up for success The head of an AI-powered robotics company argues extended producer responsibility legislation focused on material weight will fail to hold producers truly responsible. … Read More…

Clothing manufacturers are cranking out new merchandise fast, with consumers buying, then discarding it fast too—then purchasing whatever fashions are next in line, leaving landfills and thrift shops who receive the discards to figure out how to manage them. As this take, make, dispose trajectory continues, new business models evolve to try and take on […] Read More…

Corporate giants face internal pressure on plastic Shareholders at Chevron Phillips’ parent company recently voted to approve a resolution on shifting toward more recycled plastic use. Amazon and ExxonMobil will be encountering similar resolutions this week. … Read More…

McKinsey weighs in on chemical recycling potential If $40 billion were invested in chemical recycling technologies and certain constraints were resolved, chemical recycling processes could satisfy 4-8% of total polymer demand by 2030, according to a new analysis. … Read More…

Agromin expands capacity to service jurisdictions initiating programs — in compliance with state law — to divert green waste and food scraps from disposal. Source: California Composter Poised To Process More Organics | BioCycle Read More…

Requirements for minimum soil organic matter content, driven by water supply and water quality issues, are being increasingly be adopted by local governments. Source: Soil Organic Matter Mandates | BioCycle Read More…

The pursuit of a good night’s sleep is doing bad things to the environment — judging from the number of used mattresses that end up in landfills. The hunt is on for new and innovative solutions to recycle this bulky and hard-to-dispose item. Source: Wanted: new technology to recycle old mattresses | News | Eco-Business […] Read More…

Plastics labeling needs consistency, clarity Consumers are confused and frustrated by recycling label systems in the U.S., and it will take a group effort to fix the problem, panelists told Plastics Recycling Conference attendees. … Read More…

Plastics recycling report draws mainstream notice A recent report on plastic recycling rates from The Last Beach Clean Up and Beyond Plastics has attracted the attention of several large news outlets and the mainstream public, but industry leaders said the data is misleading and counter-productive. … Read More…

Circular economy drawing investment interest As aspirations for a circular economy continue to gain traction, some financial index providers are urging investors to take notice of what they call an emerging opportunity. … Read More…