In Our Opinion: Policy leaders should embrace the Zero Waste Hierarchy
Two leaders in the Zero Waste movement outline the importance of recent updates to the Zero Waste Hierarchy, which include refined definitions, a new guiding principle and stronger language around exports.Continue Reading→ Source: In Our Opinion: Policy leaders should embrace the Zero Waste Hierarchy
Nonprofit coalition explores challenges of film plastics
Members of the nonprofit Alliance of Mission-Based Recyclers discussed the increasing use of film plastics, and the difficulties in recycling them, in a recent webinar.Continue Reading→ Source: Nonprofit coalition explores challenges of film plastics
International Paper to close California facility, affecting 71 employees | Packaging Dive
The Buena Park, California, closure is slated for the first week of August. This latest in a string of closures since October 2024 brings IP’s total number of affected U.S. employees to approximately 2,500. Source: International Paper to close California facility, affecting 71 employees | Packaging Dive
CalRecycle Updates SB 343 Final Report to Reflect Cartons as Widely Recyclable in California – Waste Advantage Magazine
Source: CalRecycle Updates SB 343 Final Report to Reflect Cartons as Widely Recyclable in California – Waste Advantage Magazine
Could aluminium become the packaging ‘champion’?
Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back Source: Could aluminium become the packaging ‘champion’?
PASS Coalition Calls on Lawmakers to Recognize Recommerce in Recycling Innovation Talks
The Washington D.C.-based advocacy group, the Coalition to Protect Small Sellers (PASS), has submitted a letter to Congress emphasizing the growing role of recommerce in advancing America’s recycling and sustainability goals.
Congressional hearing aims to leverage chemical recycling for economic value
Speakers from the American Chemistry Council, The Recycling Partnership and the Flexible Packaging Association previewed legislation and called for Congress to prioritize recycling efforts through economic policy.
EPA pulls chemical recycling proposal addressing PFAS and other contaminants
The rule would have further monitored PFAS and other chemicals from plastics used in chemical recycling. The plastic industry applauded the move as removing roadblocks to chemical recycling investments.
How AI sorting tech can help meet emerging EPR needs
How AI sorting tech can help meet emerging EPR needs Emerging extended producer responsibility programs for packaging are creating demand for more accurate data, higher diversion rates and a flexible infrastructure to handle changing material streams. An equipment supplier recently laid out how its artificial intelligence-equipped sorting systems can meet this need. Continue Reading→ The […]
Lawmakers discuss federal role in plastic recycling
Two new policy proposals seeking to improve components of the U.S. recycling system came up during a Congressional hearing last week, and industry stakeholders offered their thoughts on how the federal government can best support the recycling sector.Continue Reading→ Source: Lawmakers discuss federal role in plastic recycling