Microplastics: The What, Where, Why And Impact | BioCycle

Among the organics recycling challenges du jour is microplastics contamination in compost and digestate. Two-part article series starts with an overview and ends with findings of current research. Part I Source: Microplastics: The What, Where, Why And Impact | BioCycle

CalRecycle releases recycled-content reports

CalRecycle releases recycled-content reports Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo and other big beverage brands achieved California’s mandate to use 15% PCR in their bottles last year, but the list of smaller brands that failed to hit the target – or even report data to the state – stretches over 500 companies long.  Continue Reading→ The post CalRecycle […]

Hundreds comment on Green Guides updates

Hundreds comment on Green Guides updates The Federal Trade Commission requested comments on its revisions to the Green Guides and got 850 responses, with many calling for a crackdown on deceptive claims and better definitions of key terms.  Continue Reading→ The post Hundreds comment on Green Guides updates appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.

EPA weighs in on cuts to plastic production, food waste

EPA weighs in on cuts to plastic production, food waste The U.S. EPA released a plastics pollution plan that supports steps to reduce production of single-use and difficult-to-recycle plastics. Meanwhile, the agency released data showing the county is moving in the wrong direction on food waste. Continue Reading→ The post EPA weighs in on cuts […]

Athens Services MRF set to bring on a $10M organics line

The state of California will provide a major loan to finance an organics extraction line at an Athens Services MRF, diverting food scraps otherwise destined for landfills to a massive anaerobic digester.Continue Reading→ Source: Athens Services MRF set to bring on a $10M organics line

Plastics recycling rebounds from pandemic lows

Plastics recycling rebounds from pandemic lows The U.S. plastic bottle recycling rate was 28.2% in 2021, up 1 percentage point from a year earlier, according to an industry report released April 11. Continue Reading→ The post Plastics recycling rebounds from pandemic lows appeared first on Resource Recycling News.