Building and reaching: EPA opens grant applications
Building and reaching: EPA opens grant applications This article appeared in the October 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. If you missed the chance to grab a slice of the $198 million federal recycling grant pie last year, your second chance has … Continue Reading→ The post Building and reaching: […]
In My Opinion: Producer fees in packaging EPR programs
In My Opinion: Producer fees in packaging EPR programs A policy analyst from EPR Group Consulting explains the producer fees and deadlines that are coming in each state. Continue Reading→ The post In My Opinion: Producer fees in packaging EPR programs appeared first on Resource Recycling News.
How2Recycle doesn’t want to abandon the chasing arrows | Packaging Dive
Consumer comprehension data played a central role in how How2Recycle redesigned its instructional label, leaders of the process explained. But potential restrictions in California pose a challenge. Source: How2Recycle doesn’t want to abandon the chasing arrows | Packaging Dive
AMERIPEN’s Webinar Series on Understanding Packaging Claims and Labeling Requirements Kicks Off with Discussion on Truth in Labeling – Waste Advantage Magazine
On September 25, AMERIPEN, the leading voice for the packaging industry, held its first session of its three-part webinar series focusing on Source: AMERIPEN’s Webinar Series on Understanding Packaging Claims and Labeling Requirements Kicks Off with Discussion on Truth in Labeling – Waste Advantage Magazine
California lawmakers update carpet recycling program
California lawmakers update carpet recycling program Carpet recovery and recycling in California will soon look a little different, after the signing of a new law that will change the recycling rate calculation and emphasize carpet-to-carpet content. Continue Reading→ The post California lawmakers update carpet recycling program appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.
Analysis: Undersupply of PCR is ‘stifling’ brand goals
New research from Bloomberg’s market research division provides further evidence of brand owners struggling to meet stated recycled content goals due to a lack of available material and cost pressure.Continue Reading→ Source: Analysis: Undersupply of PCR is ‘stifling’ brand goals
Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic | Packaging Dive
Polylactic acid has been around for decades, but it only became popular as an option for compostable packaging more recently. While some environmental groups question its credentials, the packaging sector expects demand to grow. Source: Inside the debate over PLA, the packaging industry’s favorite bioplastic | Packaging Dive
Compostable packaging’s relationship status with organics recyclers: ‘It’s complicated’
The BPI Summit highlighted tension and complexity around how to handle this growing category of packaging. The California Compost Coalition, Athens Services, Dirt Hugger, A1 Organics, Moonshot Compost and others weighed in.
Reporting deadline for de facto EPS ban in CA nears
Reporting deadline for de facto EPS ban in CA nears Expanded polystyrene food service ware producers have only a few months left to prove that the material has a recycling rate of at least 25% in California or face the prohibition of selling into the state. Continue Reading→ The post Reporting deadline for de facto […]
What’s next now that California’s EPR for textiles law has passed
CalRecycle is expected to start working on regulations early next year. Recycling and waste groups say the law should divert more textiles, which can be problematic to process, into reuse or repair end markets instead of landfills.