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…
The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis Source: Exxon doubles down on ‘advanced recycling’ claims that yield few results | Plastics | The Guardian Read More…
As the political debate on how to pay for recycling continues, we need to focus on EPR’s strength of providing money for recycling. We need to accept that it won’t stabilize recycling markets or change packages. Done properly, it can raise recycling rates and stabilize programs. Every Paradise, however, comes with a snake. … Read More…
Beyond the fact that restaurant operators dislike the higher costs of non-plastic food containers they soon may be forced to use, they also worry that compostable materials soak up sauces and generally make food less appetizing. “It’s not as simple as coming up with an alternative product but (making sure) that alternative product meets the […] Read More…