Import, export trends highlight risks of tariffs

Although the potential effects – or even the likelihood – of threatened U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada are yet unknown, they’ve focused attention on the trade dynamics among the North American neighbors, including in post-consumer plastics.Continue Reading→ Source: Import, export trends highlight risks of tariffs

Industry views are mixed as tariff threat looms

As the January inauguration approaches – and with it the prospect of hefty tariffs on Mexico and Canada –  industry reaction to potential impact is mixed. However, market participants largely agree that the implementation of such tariffs remains far from certain.  Continue Reading→ Source: Industry views are mixed as tariff threat looms

Study: E-plastics additives present in home goods

A recent study has focused public attention on household products containing plastic that the authors suggest was recovered from electronics, raising safety concerns about chemicals contained within the recycled content.Continue Reading→ Source: Study: E-plastics additives present in home goods

Import, export trends highlight risks of tariffs

Although the potential effects – or even the likelihood – of threatened U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada are yet unknown, they’ve focused attention on the trade dynamics among the North American neighbors, including in post-consumer plastics.Continue Reading→ Source: Import, export trends highlight risks of tariffs

Groups Petition CalRecyle To Stop Overpaying Haulers For Contaminated Material – Consumer Watchdog

Sacramento, CA — Consumer Watchdog and the Container Recycling Institute have petitioned the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to take regulatory action to address the significant overpayment to curbside programs for a “commingled rate.”  “The overpayment results from an outdated and today flawed procedure used in calculating the ‘commingled rate’ to curbside programs […]