Panelists shed light on solar panel recycling
Panelists shed light on solar panel recycling Now is the time for interested parties to enter the solar panel recycling sector, but there are plenty of challenges to be aware of first, industry experts advised on a recent panel. Continue Reading→ The post Panelists shed light on solar panel recycling appeared first on Resource Recycling […]
California’s new ‘right to repair’ law is embraced by recyclers – Los Angeles Times
The new ‘right to repair’ law could slow down the dumping of e-waste into our landfills and save customers and recycling firms millions of dollars. Source: California’s new ‘right to repair’ law is embraced by recyclers – Los Angeles Times
Opinion | Why California shouldn’t pause its organic waste law
The calls to pause a California law aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills downplay the importance of reducing methane emissions. Source: Opinion | Why California shouldn’t pause its organic waste law
After the MRF: How batteries can come back to life
After the MRF: How batteries can come back to life This article appeared in the September 2023 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. As record-high numbers of batteries enter the solid waste stream, they have increasingly become associated with facility fires, safety issues and danger … Continue Reading→ The post […]
How recyclers and packaging companies are trying to find common ground
Recent sessions at SPC Advance and WASTECON featured numerous signs of companies from the two sectors trying to better understand each other. Hear from WM, Republic Services, Casella Waste Systems, Ridwell and more.
A Reality Check About Solar Panel Waste and the Effects on Human Health – Inside Climate News
Having sat in many community hearings about solar power development, I am used to vivid descriptions of how photovoltaic panels might as well be dripping with harmful substances that will sicken people and livestock. The concerns are pervasive, but almost completely separate from reality. For example, one of the recurring issues raised against solar development […]
Gov. Newsom signs law to expand California’s bottle bill program
Supporters say the new payment structure will better reflect short-term commodity market fluctuations. The law also expands coverage to millions of 100% fruit and vegetable juice containers.
CalRecycle seeks PRO applicants for California packaging EPR law
The organization will play a key role as the state seeks to make all packaging recyclable or compostable, cut single-use plastic packaging by 25% and recycle 65% of it by 2032. Applications are due in January.
California Gov. Newsom vetoes bills on franchise agreements, SB 54 updates | Waste Dive
Newsom also vetoed a plastic gift card ban and several bills related to packaging. He has yet to take action on a bottle bill update. Source: California Gov. Newsom vetoes bills on franchise agreements, SB 54 updates | Waste Dive
California approves emergency e-scrap regulations
The regulations will maintain the current covered e-scrap recycling fee.