EPA revisiting dozens of climate, environment rules in ‘day of deregulation’
The agency said it would roll back a range of rules and programs, including some that are foundational to its efforts to address climate change. A new WOTUS definition is expected, as well as rollbacks to an emissions reporting program.
Traceability tools increase recycled material trust
The increasing adoption of post-consumer resin is set against a backdrop of growing public mistrust and a frequent lack of clarity, but emerging traceability tools can provide transparency to build trust with consumers as well as supply chain partners.Continue Reading→ Source: Traceability tools increase recycled material trust
Textile recycler Ravel secures preseed funding – Recycling Today
Recycling Today Source: Textile recycler Ravel secures preseed funding – Recycling Today
Closed Loop Partners and U.S. Plastics Pact Identify Top 5 Consumer Product Categories Poised for Near-Term Reuse Success in U.S. Retail – Waste Advantage Magazine
Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, in partnership with the U.S. Plastics Pact and its network of more than 120 businesses, retailers, Source: Closed Loop Partners and U.S. Plastics Pact Identify Top 5 Consumer Product Categories Poised for Near-Term Reuse Success in U.S. Retail – Waste Advantage Magazine
Authors address error in black plastic additive study
Authors address error in black plastic additive study Last year, a study suggested that household products containing plastic possibly recovered from electronics had high levels of flame retardants – but the authors issued a correction to the work after finding a miscalculation. Continue Reading→ The post Authors address error in black plastic additive study appeared […]
Demand for Recycled PET Sparks New Investment Strategies in Collections and Processing
The PET recycling industry is seeing record-high recycling rates and increased demand for recycled PET (rPET), driven by corporate commitments and legislative mandates, but meeting future goals will require significant investments in collection and processing infrastructure. Companies like Republic Services are pioneering integrated recycling projects, while the industry pushes for better collection systems and advancements […]
Ethics complaint adds to SB 54 back-and-forth
A formal ethics complaint has been lodged against Rachel Wagoner, formerly the director of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery who is now with producer responsibility organization Circular Action Alliance. The complaint alleges that she is lobbying her former agency in violation of a state “switching sides” ban.Continue Reading→ Source: Ethics complaint adds […]
Right-to-repair scorecard shows improvements for cell phones
Right-to-repair scorecard shows improvements for cell phones In this year’s “Failing the Fix” scorecard, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group said cell phones overall are getting more repairable, while laptops have stagnated. Continue Reading→ The post Right-to-repair scorecard shows improvements for cell phones appeared first on E-Scrap News.
Merging Sustainability & U.S. Manufacturing: Insights from Closed Loop Partners’ Croke
In this Waste360 Q&A, Bridget Croke, managing director at Closed Loop Partners, names some of the industries leading the charge and highlights ideas they are testing along their journey.