A top e-waste researcher and author argues Apple’s recent self-repair program announcement is undermined by the OEM’s wider strategies around device design. … Read More…
A top e-waste researcher and author argues Apple’s recent self-repair program announcement is undermined by the OEM’s wider strategies around device design. … Read More…
Three researchers argue that the current system of trading recycled materials has led to inconsistencies in material quality and excessive price fluctuation. They note a centralized exchange for futures trading would benefit processors, cities and end users. … Read More…
A home appliance industry leader explains why his group would like to see extended producer responsibility proposals fall by the wayside in favor of the approach in the upcoming California single-use plastics ballot measure. → Source: In My Opinion: …
Big retailers are breaking California law and misleading consumers by selling plastic shopping bags bearing language and symbols that falsely suggest the bags can be recycled, a state-appointed commission alleged this month. Source: EXCLUSIVE California commission claims retailers violating plastic …
A group of brand owners that includes McDonald’s, Kimberly-Clark and others increased their use of recycled plastic over the past couple of years, but they’re still not on pace to hit their goals, according to a report.→ Source: Brands …
Climatetech innovator Mote announced today it is establishing its first facility to convert wood waste into hydrogen fuel while capturing, utilizing, Source: World’s First Carbon Removal Plant Converting Wood Waste to Hydrogen | Business Wire Read More…
ITAD professionals discuss the growing right-to-repair movement and its implications for the electronics refurbishing and recycling market. Source: A growing right-to-repair movement – Recycling Today Read More…
A film recycling company that recently opened its first facility in California aims to launch two additional plants in the U.S. next year, with more on the way in the future.→ Source: LDPE recycling firm Circulus plans ambitious rollout …
An expert at activist group GAIA says technical barriers and environmental concerns will keep plastic-to-jet-fuel technologies from scaling up, despite the Biden administration’s goals.→ Source: In My Opinion: Why waste-to-fuel for airlines won’t ever take off – Plastics Recycling …
Investment firm Closed Loop Partners this week announced millions of dollars are ready to be invested in startup companies working in various sectors related to materials management.→ Source: Closed Loop venture capital fund raises $50 million – Resource Recycling Read More…