Life cycle lessons
Life cycle lessons Following the passage of industry-supported recycling laws in California, Connecticut and Rhode Island, the mattress industry created the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), a nonprofit organization designed to operate statewide mattress recycling programs. Since 2015, these programs have recycled more than … Continue Reading→ The post Life cycle lessons appeared first on Resource […]
Plastics manufacturing, environmental justice interests spar at Senate hearing | Waste Dive
Curbing plastics production and disposal is the only way to alleviate the material’s health impacts, EJ advocates said, but business representatives called halting production unrealistic and harmful for jobs and the economy. Source: Plastics manufacturing, environmental justice interests spar at Senate hearing | Waste Dive
EPA seeks feedback on its new interactive recycling market mapping tool
The U.S. EPA wants its new map, which shows numerous details like recycling infrastructure locations, to be a comprehensive resource for the country. It says it needs help from the industry to make it more accurate.
United Nations Says Cutting Plastic Waste by 80 Percent by 2040 is Doable
A new United Nations report lays out a path that could cut plastic pollution by 80 percent by 2040, the authors contend. It calls for a “system change” with three key focuses: accelerating reuse; recycling; and reorienting and diversifying to sustainable alternatives to plastic. And it analyzes opportunities, impacts, and barriers associated with all three focuses.
How to inspire real behavior change among residents
How to inspire real behavior change among residents Offering suggestions to increase recycling rates and decrease consumer confusion, The Recycling Partnership’s Center for Sustainable Behavior and Impact released its first report on recycling habits and how to change them. Continue Reading→ The post How to inspire real behavior change among residents appeared first on Resource […]
California Landfill is Turning Food Waste into Renewable Energy
Food waste is a huge issue for landfills and the environment, but one company in California is working to digest food waste into renewable natural gas.
Experts outline role of policy in sparking recycling markets
Experts outline role of policy in sparking recycling markets Without a market for a material, recycling it is not economically viable – but how can end markets be created without first recycling the material? Several industry players discussed the role of legislation in market development during a recent webinar. Continue Reading→ The post Experts outline […]
Greenpeace claims recycling complicates plastics toxicity
Greenpeace claims recycling complicates plastics toxicity Greenpeace is spotlighting toxic chemicals in recycled plastics in its latest report and calling for global plastics agreement negotiators to focus on reduction. Continue Reading→ The post Greenpeace claims recycling complicates plastics toxicity appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.
Analyst: US in a ‘cardboard box recession’
Typical global recessions see downturns in all areas of the economy, but a recent report suggests only manufacturing and trade appear to be in a recession.
Forecast sees plastic films staying in high demand
Study by German research firm Ceresana finds legislated bans are not enough to deter global demand for plastic films and packaging.