Trump targets state climate laws, escalates deregulatory agenda | Waste Dive
The White House is targeting state laws related to climate and environmental justice, which could ensnare waste laws covering organics or landfills. It also told federal agencies they can repeal certain rules without public comment. Source: Trump targets state climate laws, escalates deregulatory agenda | Waste Dive
Emily Friedman on 2025 Recycled Plastics Market and Trends
The waste industry is no stranger to new factors entering the space and changing how different companies handle materials. So far in 2025, things are moving very quickly with changes to policies, new tariffs, and the ever-rising costs of business, operation, and more. At the Plastics Recycling Conference this week, Emily Friedman took the stage […]
The new age of textile recycling
The new age of textile recycling This article appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content. A few generations ago, the fate of end-of-life clothing would have been an unlikely subject in a plastics recycling trade journal. In … Continue Reading→ The post The new age of […]
California poised to ramp up landfill emissions regulations
The state just announced a new satellite monitoring program, and key officials are lining up in support of a new landfill methane rule. Advocates are eager for that process to start.
Ideas for easing recycled content woes through policy, packaging
Brand innovations, policy changes and better communication could help ease challenges associated with adding recycled content to packaging, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference.
Breaking down chemical recycling
Breaking down chemical recycling This article appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content. Chemical recycling, the umbrella term for a wide array of processes that break down the molecular chains of plastic polymers, has been … Continue Reading→ The post Breaking down chemical recycling appeared first […]
AI-enabled MRF technology aids food-grade polypropylene recovery: report
A study led by Closed Loop Partners, in collaboration with Greyparrot, analyzed more than 650 tons of material from four U.S. MRFs.
Recyclers give packaging designers a glimpse into limitations, opportunities in today’s MRFs
Leaders from Republic Services, Rumpke Waste & Recycling and elsewhere discussed their role in recycling plastics at the Sustainability in Packaging US conference.
SB 54 advisory board seeks clarification from governor
SB 54 advisory board seeks clarification from governor A late March advisory board meeting brought dozens of public comments but little additional detail on a new timeline for California’s extended producer responsibility rulemaking. Continue Reading→ The post SB 54 advisory board seeks clarification from governor appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.
California banned polystyrene. So why is it still on store shelves? – Los Angeles Times
Expanded polystyrene foam, the white fluffy plastic in styrofoam, was banned in food service ware on Jan. 1. But shoppers in CA say its still on the shelves. Source: California banned polystyrene. So why is it still on store shelves? – Los Angeles Times