PET Recycling Coalition doubles down on thermoforms

PET Recycling Coalition doubles down on thermoforms Since forming in 2022, the PET Recycling Coalition has worked to increase PET bottle recycling rates and access to curbside recycling for non-bottle materials, including thermoforms.  Continue Reading→ The post PET Recycling Coalition doubles down on thermoforms appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.

CA starts OEM requirements for battery-containing devices

CA starts OEM requirements for battery-containing devices As of July 1, manufacturers of covered battery-embedded products must comply with new requirements in California, as part of the state’s expansion of its long-running e-scrap program.. Continue Reading→ The post CA starts OEM requirements for battery-containing devices appeared first on E-Scrap News.

‘Operational readiness is high’ as Oregon rolls out EPR

‘Operational readiness is high’ as Oregon rolls out EPR Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Oregon is officially implemented, with the first dollars from producer fees flowing out to the communities most in need as of July 1.  Continue Reading→ The post ‘Operational readiness is high’ as Oregon rolls out EPR appeared first on Resource […]

Industry coalition focuses on small-format material recovery

Led by the Glass Packaging Institute, a new initiative seeks to improve MRF sortation of smaller packaging materials that often get missorted and end up in the glass stream.Continue Reading→ Source: Industry coalition focuses on small-format material recovery

Malaysia fully halting US plastic scrap imports

The Malaysian government recently published regulations indicating the country will stop all U.S.-sourced imports of scrap plastic on July 1, and reports from traders indicate the flow already has slowed.Continue Reading→ Source: Malaysia fully halting US plastic scrap imports

Researchers: Effective plastic treaty requires production cuts

Scientists from universities in several countries released a paper that concluded production cuts must be part of the legally binding treaty to manage global plastic pollution if it’s to achieve its goals. Continue Reading→ Source: Researchers: Effective plastic treaty requires production cuts

Q&A: Industry at the ‘ceiling’ of what voluntary action can do

In a wide-ranging interview, Keefe Harrison of The Recycling Partnership expressed concern over the state of recycled material end markets, brand owners rolling back recycled content targets, and the detrimental effects of “silver bullet” thinking when trying to improve the U.S. recycling system. Source: Q&A: Industry at the ‘ceiling’ of what voluntary action can do