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.

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

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 […]