CalRecycle published updated producer reporting guidance documents and covered material categories for SB 54, the state’s extended producer responsibility law for packaging.
The North Carolina Composting Council and the Compost Research and Education Foundation are hosting a five-day professional training course Sept. 8-12 in Raleigh.
Producer responsibility organization Circular Action Alliance announced Emily Coven as its executive director for California.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service opened its 2026 Food Waste Reduction Grant Request for Proposals through Oct. 24. The grant is open to local governments, recycling businesses and food recovery organizations and funds projects that support the recovery of organic materials through the expansion of food donation networks and organics recycling operations.
The US Plastics Pact announced four new board members: Steve Alexander of the Association of Plastic Recyclers; John Garnett of Charter Next Generation; Mike Newman of Returnity; and Linda Roman of Kraft Heinz.
