EPA withdraws proposed rules aimed at chemical recycling

EPA withdraws proposed rules aimed at chemical recycling The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn rules first proposed by the Biden administration that addressed chemical recycling and had attracted significant industry opposition.  Continue Reading→ The post EPA withdraws proposed rules aimed at chemical recycling appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.

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