Lawsuit claims plastic bottles are not recycled
Lawsuit claims plastic bottles are not recycled A group called the Plastic Pollution Coalition filed a false-advertising lawsuit against Danone Waters of America over its marketing of evian bottled water as “sustainable,” “natural” and “healthy.” Continue Reading→ The post Lawsuit claims plastic bottles are not recycled appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.
Oil brands form PRO to handle packaging
Oil brands form PRO to handle packaging Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, Valvoline and other petroleum brand owners have formed the Lubricant Packaging Management Association to fulfill their obligations under packaging and household hazardous waste extended producer responsibility laws. Continue Reading→ The post Oil brands form PRO to handle packaging appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.
Superfund enforcement of PFAS starts today. Where does waste and recycling go from here?
The regulation exposes certain parties to liability for cleanup of contamination from certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. While the EPA has said some disposal facilities won’t be targeted, concerns about cost remain.
Shell quietly backs away from pledge to increase ‘advanced recycling’ of plastics | Shell | The Guardian
Energy giant promised to turn 1m tonnes of plastic waste into oil each year, but now says goal is unfeasible Source: Shell quietly backs away from pledge to increase ‘advanced recycling’ of plastics | Shell | The Guardian
Scaling US compostable packaging systems: Fighting contamination through labeling and investment
18 Jul 2024 — Compostable packaging streams in the US are widely contaminated by look-alike single-use plastics, hindering the expansion of infrastructure and mitigation of the industry’s environmental footprint, according to a new report by Closed Loop Partners (CLP). The findings also show that confusion over the effectiveness of compostable packaging designs leads many industrial […]
Basel regulations unite BAN and SERI in collaboration
Basel regulations unite BAN and SERI in collaboration Upcoming changes to the Basel Convention are likely to disrupt some industry practices when they take effect next year. But the changes have already had one remarkable impact: They’ve brought together two often rival certification organizations to advocate for industry-wide compliance with the new rules. Continue Reading→ […]
Dispelling ‘silver bullet’ thinking in film recycling
Dispelling ‘silver bullet’ thinking in film recycling Increasing film recycling takes coordinated efforts by both brand owners and reclaimers – and it takes a true understanding that one sector can’t solve the issue alone, speakers said at the 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference in March. Continue Reading→ The post Dispelling ‘silver bullet’ thinking in film recycling […]
Shell quietly backs away from pledge to increase ‘advanced recycling’ of plastics | Shell | The Guardian
Energy giant promised to turn 1m tonnes of plastic waste into oil each year, but now says goal is unfeasible Source: Shell quietly backs away from pledge to increase ‘advanced recycling’ of plastics | Shell | The Guardian
Satellite and flyover tech advances for landfill methane as industry seeks more clarity
WM is testing a range of emissions detection options as it works to solidify a measurement system by next year. This comes as more groups are launching satellites and asking the U.S. EPA to update its regulations.
CalRecycle’s leader, Zoe Heller, on battling plastic pollution and working for a cleaner climate • Sacramento News & Review
Timely reports from Sacramento News & Review writers on breaking news and big issues. Source: CalRecycle’s leader, Zoe Heller, on battling plastic pollution and working for a cleaner climate • Sacramento News & Review