The Federal Trade Commission last week pledged to heighten enforcement actions on manufacturers that block independent repair of their products. The commission, a federal agency tasked with focusing on consumer protection and antitrust law, on July 21 approved a statement …
Reseachers studying agricultural waste streams have found 40 crops that could be used for fashion fibers. Some of the excess crops that could be easily grown and converted to textiles include rice, wheat and other grain straws; banana stem … Read More…
A study published today by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives outlines familiar problems and constraints with the U.S. plastics recycling system. The GAIA report looked at Baltimore; Detroit; Long Beach, Calif.; Minneapolis; and Newark, N.J. It chose these cities …
A study published by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives pins low recycling rates in U.S. cities squarely on hard-to-recycle plastics that are collected through curbside programs. The GAIA report looked at Baltimore; Detroit; Long Beach, Calif.; Minneapolis; and Newark, …
Global resin maker SK Global Chemical has put millions into an industry group’s initiative to boost the circular economy for plastics. The South Korea-headquartered chemical and plastics manufacturer put the money – $10 million in total – into two funds …
78-year-old Andrew Benedek’s plan is to combat climate change by transforming trash into clean energy, making landfills obsolete Source: Never too late to build a better planet: CEO takes second company public 15 years after he ‘retired’ | Financial Post Read More…
Closed Loop Partners founder and CEO Ron Gonen will join the ITAD and electronics recycling company’s board. … Read More…
A major industry group is urging Congress to adopt a national recycled plastic standard, facilitate “rapid scaling” of the chemical recycling sector, and more. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) on July 13 published an outline of five actions the organization …
Peterson Real Assets will invest an undisclosed amount in the recycled-content Crossroads Paper mill. … Read More…
After charting a global increase in e-scrap facility fires caused by damaged batteries, experts published a handful of key recommendations for preventing “thermal events.” The Brussels-based Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Forum (WEEE Forum) this month published “Recommendations for Tackling …