EPA calls for developing national EPR framework
The agency released the finalized National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution on Thursday, as the international community seeks to finish negotiating a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution.
California opts to preserve credits for anaerobic digesters in major regulatory update | Waste Dive
A state regulator voted to amend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, injecting new life into a lucrative biofuels credit market that is used by waste projects throughout the U.S. Source: California opts to preserve credits for anaerobic digesters in major regulatory update | Waste Dive
Compostable Product Field Testing Public Dataset | BioCycle
Growing insights into real-world compostable product disintegration are now accessible with the Compostable Field Testing Program’s open-source field testing data. Part I Source: Compostable Product Field Testing Public Dataset | BioCycle
EMF global commitment signatories make progress on recycled content, lag on plastic reduction | Waste Dive
While applauding progress in areas like postconsumer recycled content in packaging, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2024 global commitment progress report notes that reusable packaging “remains niche.” Source: EMF global commitment signatories make progress on recycled content, lag on plastic reduction | Waste Dive
Cardboard recycling rate plunges following AF&PA’s calculation revamp | Packaging Dive
The American Forest & Paper Association overhauled how it calculates and reports recycling data. The cardboard recycling rate is now closer to results from alternative methodologies, including Bloomberg Intelligence’s. Source: Cardboard recycling rate plunges following AF&PA’s calculation revamp | Packaging Dive
Anaergia to continue operating Rialto Bioenergy Facility as it reports finances stabilizing
The facility in California was sold at bankruptcy auction earlier this year. The company also confirmed its top executives going forward as it works to turn the page on a turbulent year.
Packaging suppliers convene to talk PCR, recyclability
Packaging suppliers convene to talk PCR, recyclability The broad theme of sustainability was a central focus at Pack Expo International in Chicago this week, encompassing package recyclability, PCR content and legislation. Continue Reading→ The post Packaging suppliers convene to talk PCR, recyclability appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.
SB 54 draft rules generate debate on rates, review
SB 54 draft rules generate debate on rates, review Industry players said the latest draft of California’s extended producer responsibility for packaging permanent regulations is an improvement, but there is always more work to be done when it comes to complex policy implementation. Continue Reading→ The post SB 54 draft rules generate debate on rates, […]
Repair community talks mobile devices
Repair community talks mobile devices Repair shops and advocates convened during the first day of the Electronics Sustainability Summit this week to share tips on improving repair businesses, the evolution of OEM and repair community relationships and the repair legislative landscape. Continue Reading→ The post Repair community talks mobile devices appeared first on E-Scrap News.
California CRV rulemaking touches on labels, PCR
Industry representatives shared concerns about PCR requirements, wine bottle labeling rules and how to handle plastic bladder bags inside beverage boxes during an Oct. 29 informal rulemaking workshop on California’s SB 1013. Continue Reading→ Source: California CRV rulemaking touches on labels, PCR