Department of Energy awards $27M to advanced plastics recycling projects
The department awarded grants to 12 projects that support the development of plastics recycling technologies and new plastics that are recyclable by design. … Read More…
Recycling policy landscape shifts as major groups float disposal surcharges, packaging fees
Recycling Partnership and American Chemistry Council plans are the latest ideas for new funding. The National Waste & Recycling Association critiqued disposal charges, but now supports recycled content mandates. … Read More…
Textiles recycling gaining global investments
Projects in locations ranging from Pennsylvania to Taiwan are targeting landfill diversion options for discarded clothing and fabric. … Read More…
Repair organization begins consulting with manufacturers
Repair hub iFixit launched a service through which the organization will work with OEMs to help them design devices for greater repairability. The company, which has long provided tools and guides for consumers to repair their electronics, recently announced a … Read More…
Exploring Plastics and Policy Related to the Circular Economy
Plastic is literally and figurately everywhere it seems. That’s why this RRS webinar on “Single-use Plastics & the Circular Economy — Influencing Global Packaging Policy” caught my eye. New regulations are being enacted that tax, ban, or require … Read More…
EPA lays out steps to bolster US recycling landscape
A draft of the U.S. EPA’s National Recycling Strategy was published last week. The plan aims to foster a “stronger, more resilient and cost-effective” recycling system. The strategy, published Oct. 5, was developed with input from numerous recycling stakeholder groups. … Read More…
Carbon Offset Market Grows in 2020
Broader corporate demand for voluntary carbon offsets has increased this year (Ecosystem Marketplace). This reflects a commitment from companies voluntarily lowering the environmental impact of business operations. The market encompasses a wid … Read More…
The Recycling Partnership and ACC back fees to lift recycling
Two major industry groups are promoting packaging fees on product makers to support recycling infrastructure development, a shift one MRF operator described as a “historical moment.” The Recycling Partnership on Sept. 29 released “Accelerating Recycling,” a policy document outlining a … Read More…
Trump executive order targets rare earth elements
Recycling could play a role in increasing U.S. production of these metals. … Read More…
New guidelines aim to address labeling confusion for compostable packaging
The Biodegradable Products Institute aims to offer manufacturers input on labeling and identification strategies — addressing a long-running problem for organics diversion and an uptick in legislative attention. … Read More…