Basel regulations unite BAN and SERI in collaboration
Basel regulations unite BAN and SERI in collaboration Upcoming changes to the Basel Convention are likely to disrupt some industry practices when they take effect next year. But the changes have already had one remarkable impact: They’ve brought together two often rival certification organizations to advocate for industry-wide compliance with the new rules. Continue Reading→ […]
Dispelling ‘silver bullet’ thinking in film recycling
Dispelling ‘silver bullet’ thinking in film recycling Increasing film recycling takes coordinated efforts by both brand owners and reclaimers – and it takes a true understanding that one sector can’t solve the issue alone, speakers said at the 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference in March. Continue Reading→ The post Dispelling ‘silver bullet’ thinking in film recycling […]
Shell quietly backs away from pledge to increase ‘advanced recycling’ of plastics | Shell | The Guardian
Energy giant promised to turn 1m tonnes of plastic waste into oil each year, but now says goal is unfeasible Source: Shell quietly backs away from pledge to increase ‘advanced recycling’ of plastics | Shell | The Guardian
Satellite and flyover tech advances for landfill methane as industry seeks more clarity
WM is testing a range of emissions detection options as it works to solidify a measurement system by next year. This comes as more groups are launching satellites and asking the U.S. EPA to update its regulations.
CalRecycle’s leader, Zoe Heller, on battling plastic pollution and working for a cleaner climate • Sacramento News & Review
Timely reports from Sacramento News & Review writers on breaking news and big issues. Source: CalRecycle’s leader, Zoe Heller, on battling plastic pollution and working for a cleaner climate • Sacramento News & Review
City-scale reusable cup project launching in California
The NextGen Consortium is bringing together brands big and small to trial a city-wide reusable cup system in Petaluma, California. Continue Reading→ Source: City-scale reusable cup project launching in California
Connections: Rethinking Organic With Soil Health In Mind | BioCycle
It may be time to give soils and people a few more options in addition to the Certified Organic label. Source: Connections: Rethinking Organic With Soil Health In Mind | BioCycle
The Recycling Partnership’s new chief marketing officer sees power in a good story | Waste Dive
Dune Ives, formerly of Lonely Whale, takes the helm as The Recycling Partnership’s chief marketing officer. She plans to tackle recycling myths with creative storytelling. Source: The Recycling Partnership’s new chief marketing officer sees power in a good story | Waste Dive
Investment firm details 10 years of plastics impact
Closed Loop Partners has provided funding to more than 80 companies and municipalities over its decade in existence, a period of significant turbulence in the U.S. recycling sector.Continue Reading→ Source: Investment firm details 10 years of plastics impact
Companies Seek Federal EPR: How Producers Can Prepare
Governments and industries are grappling with the dual challenge of managing global waste responsibly while keeping costs manageable as landfill space diminishes and disposal expenses increase. The push for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, already established in Europe and gaining traction in the U.S., underscores a shift towards holding manufacturers accountable for managing their products’ […]