How to build circularity for PET, polyester textiles: study
The study, commissioned by Eastman and conducted by Systemiq with input from The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners, promotes a range of EPR, reuse, and chemical and mechanical recycling improvements.
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
California Worm Farm Awarded USDA Fertilizer Grant | BioCycle
The grant will be used to increase production capacity by installing a static composting system and improving facility access. Source: California Worm Farm Awarded USDA Fertilizer Grant | BioCycle
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 “The overpayment results from an outdated and today flawed procedure used in calculating the ‘commingled rate’ to curbside programs […]
The impacts of the nation’s first textiles EPR law – Recycling Today
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Global plastic pollution treaty talks fail in final meeting of 2024 | Packaging Dive
Parties expressed disappointment and determination as they anticipate another international meeting in 2025. Negotiators considered potential tenets like capping plastic production and phasing out certain chemicals and products. Source: Global plastic pollution treaty talks fail in final meeting of 2024 | Packaging Dive
Panel: End markets can be found or built from scratch
Finding end markets for recyclable materials requires both building connections with existing businesses and community organizations and helping new ideas take root, several recycling officials said during a 2024 Resource Recycling Conference panel. Continue Reading→ Source: Panel: End markets can be found or built from scratch
California battery-bearing device rulemaking continues
California battery-bearing device rulemaking continues California regulators will accept public comments in December on regulations laying the groundwork for adding new battery-containing devices into the state e-scrap program. But those devices will not become covered materials for more than a year. Continue Reading→ The post California battery-bearing device rulemaking continues appeared first on E-Scrap News.
“Real-world impact”: Study validates success of plastic chemical regulations in California
Recent peer-reviewed research revealed that California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65), which regulates toxic chemicals such as PFAS and phthalates commonly found in plastic lunch boxes, food packaging, backpacks and storage cases, has effectively reduced the levels of harmful substances in residents’ bodies.California’s Prop 65, enacted in 1986, requires companies selling products within the state to […]