California to consider satellites, covers and flaring in landfill emissions rule update
The California Air Resources Board is in the process of updating its Landfill Methane Regulation for the first time since 2010, with an eye toward new technologies and better practices to reduce emissions.
The Recycling Partnership measures impact of Polypropylene Recycling Coalition
The Polypropylene Coalition also awarded five additional grants in June.
Panel Asks California to Pause Organic Waste Recycling Mandate
A California panel is asking the state to pause its implementation of a Senate Bill aimed at diverting organic waste and reducing landfill emissions, as they state it’s not working.
Earthodic raises $1.85m for more sustainable packaging
If existing wax or plastic-coated packaging products are compromising the ability for products to be recycled or composted, then the most practical solution wou Source: Earthodic raises $1.85m for more sustainable packaging
Demand for recycled plastic in packaging is growing. So are concerns about potential health risks. | Waste Dive
Recent studies have raised questions about health effects from plastic, including recycled material, as companies and regulators increasingly look at ways to advance the use of recycled resin in food-grade packaging. Source: Demand for recycled plastic in packaging is growing. So are concerns about potential health risks. | Waste Dive
How California recycling overhaul helps consumers – CalMatters
A California law could expand and modernize bottle recycling, redirecting major dollars that usually benefit landfills back to consumers. Source: How California recycling overhaul helps consumers – CalMatters
With new plant, brand aims for 50% PCR nationwide
With new plant, brand aims for 50% PCR nationwide Between its California PET recycling plant and its newly opened Tennessee one, bottled water company CG Roxane expects to produce about 39 million pounds of RPET this year, a company manager said. Continue Reading→ The post With new plant, brand aims for 50% PCR nationwide appeared […]
Panelists: Sustainable plastics need consistency
Panelists: Sustainable plastics need consistency How to make plastics sustainable and improve recycling infrastructure was the focus of a recent panel discussion, with stakeholders pointing to transparency, public trust and standardization. Continue Reading→ The post Panelists: Sustainable plastics need consistency appeared first on Resource Recycling News.
Container Recycling Institute identifies errors in California’s Beverage Container Recycling Fund budget
The institute has reached out to state lawmakers to inform them of mistakes in this year’s budget for the fund.
Post-consumer plastics find uses in furniture, polymers
Post-consumer plastics find uses in furniture, polymers Two companies are marketing chairs made from recycled content, and another two debuted a line of post-consumer polymers. Continue Reading→ The post Post-consumer plastics find uses in furniture, polymers appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.