California legislature passes textile EPR, SB 1383 updates and much more
If the bill is signed, California could become the first state to adopt a textile extended producer responsibility program. Lawmakers also approved EPR updates for paint, carpet and marine flares.
The ideals and realities of circularity
The ideals and realities of circularity This article appeared in the August 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series exploring the concept of circularity. Part 2 is expected to be published in … Continue Reading→ The post The ideals and realities […]
California lawmakers send bills on grocery bags, date labels, microplastics to governor | Packaging Dive
Meanwhile, bills that could have restricted PFAS in plastic packaging and updated the state’s packaging EPR law stalled prior to the end of the legislative session. Source: California lawmakers send bills on grocery bags, date labels, microplastics to governor | Packaging Dive
Q&A: Comparing recycling and renewable energy
Although regulations that scaled the renewable energy market share some conceptual similarities with post-consumer resin mandates, one longtime plastics recycling stakeholder argues there are key differences creating unique challenges for plastics recycling.Continue Reading→ Source: Q&A: Comparing recycling and renewable energy
California proposes more aggressive credit system in LCFS amendments
Proposed changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, if approved, would boost credit prices and support RNG investment, with implications for landfill and anaerobic digestion projects.
Circular Action Alliance names its first CEO
Jeff Fielkow has decades of recycling and packaging experience at Tetra Pak, WM and elsewhere. The producer responsibility organization is ramping up work in Colorado, Oregon and California.
Tool gauges recyclability of fiber packaging
A recently launched design feedback resource from the Recycled Materials Association has three key objectives: to decrease contamination at MRFs, increase quality of bales sent to paper mills and provide immediate feedback to producers about the recyclability of their packaging.Continue Reading→ Source: Tool gauges recyclability of fiber packaging
Compost Market Development | BioCycle
Analyses of volume and dollar and traditional and emerging markets are presented, along with an assessment of incentives such as carbon credits and soil organic matter mandates. Source: Compost Market Development | BioCycle
Recycling Leaders from California Acknowledged for Pushing the Envelope with Plastic and Textile Recycling – Waste Advantage Magazine
Solid waste management and recycling continues to challenge communities. Some impacted more than others. Despite this, many companies and agencies in Source: Recycling Leaders from California Acknowledged for Pushing the Envelope with Plastic and Textile Recycling – Waste Advantage Magazine
Five Strategies For Reducing Greenhouse Gases Through Food Waste Reduction
A data-driven guide for businesses, government, funders, and nonprofits to collectively reduce food waste at scale. Together, we can reduce U.S. food waste by 50% by 2030. Source: Five Strategies For Reducing Greenhouse Gases Through Food Waste Reduction