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.
Chemical recycling sector renews push for manufacturing status amid EPA rule changes
The plastics industry renewed calls for the U.S. EPA to formally acknowledge chemical recycling as a manufacturing process after the agency declined to consider certain pyrolysis facilities in recent air emissions rules.
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.
Beyond plastic bottles: Innovation opportunities in beverage packaging
Plastic bottles don’t have to be the future: but what would catalyze a shift away from this packaging format? Source: Beyond plastic bottles: Innovation opportunities in beverage packaging
‘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
Oregon EPR program delays ‘responsible’ end market provision until 2026 | Waste Dive
Circular Action Alliance said “more time was needed” to work out kinks in the provision meant to determine responsible end markets for recycled materials. CAA plans to propose an updated verification process soon. Source: Oregon EPR program delays ‘responsible’ end market provision until 2026 | Waste Dive
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