California PET recyclers adapting ahead of Evergreen downsizing
The bottle recycler and resin manufacturer will stop buying recycled PET but keep other operations open. Recyclers say that could shift the balance of PET capacity in the region and send more material to Mexico.
Closed Loop continues growth with new investment, organics acquisition
Closed Loop announced new funding from Capricorn. Meanwhile, CEO Ron Gonen said Circular Services is expanding into organics with its acquisition of North America’s longest continually operating digester.
California law aims to expand options for compost procurement under SB 1383
The state’s organics law requires jurisdictions to procure a certain amount of organic material, but some have struggled. A recent law expands the options and could boost categories such as vermicomposting or edible food recovery.
Women in Circularity: Judi Gregory
Women in Circularity: Judi Gregory In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Judi Gregory, the Principal of Go2Zero Strategies. Continue Reading→ The post Women in Circularity: Judi Gregory appeared first on Resource Recycling News.
New recycling facility will turn food, beverage cartons into building materials – Recycling Today
Recycling Today Source: New recycling facility will turn food, beverage cartons into building materials – Recycling Today
PCR procurement shifts as needed volumes grow
Crystal Bayliss Source: PCR procurement shifts as needed volumes grow
How AI Trends Like Deep Learning and Real-Time Monitoring Are Shaping Recycling in 2025
Dr. Volker Rehrmann of TOMRA Recycling highlights advancements in decarbonizing aluminum recycling and emerging solutions for lesser-known material streams, including textiles and wood.
Companies lean into paper packaging innovations amid scrutiny of plastic | Packaging Dive
Growing regulatory and public pressure on single-use plastic is creating market opportunities for fiber products. Pulpex, Paboco, DS Smith and others are helping clients innovate bottles, boxes and more. Source: Companies lean into paper packaging innovations amid scrutiny of plastic | Packaging Dive
SB 1046 Highlights California’s Need for Additional Composting Capacity and Streamlined Review of Organics Recovery Projects – Waste Advantage Magazine
SB 1383 was an ambitious piece of legislation that continues to make California a leader in environmental progress. However, local governments are facing Source: SB 1046 Highlights California’s Need for Additional Composting Capacity and Streamlined Review of Organics Recovery Projects – Waste Advantage Magazine
Reuse operators to double down on school lunches, sports venues in 2025 | Packaging Dive
Some organizations focus exclusively on closed settings that offer big contracts — low-hanging fruit opportunities they think will scale reuse faster. But that’s not discouraging others from working in complex open-loop environments. Source: Reuse operators to double down on school lunches, sports venues in 2025 | Packaging Dive