The reuse-refill sector has become increasingly mainstream, as shown by the nonprofit’s Reusies award event. Matt Prindiville shares his latest outlook on where it’s going next and how the traditional waste industry can be involved. Source: Upstream CEO talks about the role of EPR in expanding reuse-refill, ‘golden opportunity’ for recycling industry | Waste […] Read More…
Now that jurisdictions can no longer count waste sent to “transformation” facilities toward their recycling targets, Covanta-operated sites in Long Beach and Stanislaus County may see a shift. Source: California’s last 2 WTE facilities under pressure following new state law | Waste Dive Read More…
ITAD provider opens Los Angeles-area facility NCS Global has opened a facility in the Los Angeles area, allowing the company to directly provide services to West Coast customers that it’s currently relying on partners to serve. → Read More…
NRC panelists: Strong EPR requires reduction, transparency Model extended producer responsibility bills and federal funding were two hot topics at the 2022 National Recycling Congress, with panelists calling for packaging reduction and a broad overhaul of the recycling system. The 2022 National Recycling Congress was held virtually … → The post NRC panelists: Strong […] Read More…
The details on LyondellBasell and Envision’s supply deal LyondellBasell will buy food-grade post-consumer natural HDPE from Envision Plastics and incorporate that PCR into various blends for sale to packaging producers. → Read More…
What are current policy priorities at national and state levels? A federal bottle bill, more extended producer responsibility bills and pressure on single-use plastics are all in the future of plastics legislation, industry policy experts predicted. → The post What are current policy priorities at national and state levels? appeared first on Plastics Recycling […] Read More…
Ascend buys majority stake in Circular Polymers Ascend Performance Materials purchased a majority stake in California-based Circular Polymers for an undisclosed amount, giving Ascend a more consistent supply of PCR. → Read More…
Analysts and recyclers expect low prices for recovered fiber could persist through year’s end as e-commerce gains fade, exports fall and Amazon’s efforts to reduce packaging continue. Source: Holiday shopping season won’t save weak prices for OCC, mixed paper | Waste Dive Read More…
“Don’t panic,” said Heather Mirletz at the Colorado School of Mines, lead author of a recent paper that challenges several assumptions about what could happen when today’s generation of solar panels near retirement age. She has some encouraging news for anyone deeply concerned, or even mildly agitated, about how the world is going to […] Read More…
An independent commission is now assessing whether course corrections are needed for the state’s landmark SB 1383 law. CalRecycle, WM, Republic Services, Agromin, Anaergia and many others have weighed in. Source: Is California’s 2025 organics diversion target still viable? | Waste Dive Read More…