California officials will provide payments of up to $180 per ton to recycling programs that limit contamination in PET bales to 2% or less.→ Source: West Coast state to reward MRFs for ultra-clean PET recovery – Resource Recycling Read More…
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California officials will provide payments of up to $180 per ton to recycling programs that limit contamination in PET bales to 2% or less.→ Source: West Coast state to reward MRFs for ultra-clean PET recovery – Resource Recycling Read More…
California regulators are planning to add OLED display devices, LCD smart displays and LCD tablets to the state’s e-scrap program. … Read More…
A predicted slowdown in global recovered paper demand and trading did not take place after China’s import ban. … Read More…
The report details challenges and needed investments and offers solutions to increase PCR in food packaging applications. … Read More…
Contaminating additives and declining recycling rates for food packaging are limiting growth in production of food-grade recycled resin, according to research from a consulting firm. … Read More…
New EPA report makes a compelling case for prevention in the U.S., where the majority of food gets wasted at the point of consumption. Source: Why We Can’t Afford To Waste Food | BioCycle Read More…
Nearly all Americans—90%—report that they throw away food after its “sell by” or “use by” date, believing that consuming it after the date will make them sick. However, most food is wholesome, edible, and safe long past the date on …
Continuing to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, Amazon has introduced new insulated food packaging that is curbside recyclable. Source: Amazon Reduces Waste with Recyclable Insulated Food Packaging Read More…
Whether it’s a cap on production or a market mechanism, it’s likely to meet industry opposition. Source: Beyond reusing and recycling: How the US could actually reduce plastic production | Grist Read More…
DIVE Source: Cutting meat, produce and cereal waste would have greatest environmental impact: EPA | Food Dive Read More…