Global conglomerate Sumitomo has acquired GreenTek, pointing to the AI boom, data centers and the volume of retiring IT equipment.

Environmental 360 Solutions has purchased a small hauler in Michigan, marking nearly 90 acquisitions since its founding.

Blue Whale Materials just landed a new CEO and a strengthened balance sheet as it races to scale battery recycling capacity.

A coalition of state agriculture stakeholders says the packaging law could add nearly $1,400 a year to household grocery costs as producer fees loom.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors is fighting EPR in Oregon, and now in California too.

CAA's Jeff Fielkow breaks down the organization's role in US packaging EPR and why being the only multi-state PRO in the country means constantly building the plane while flying it.

One year into Oregon's producer-funded recycling system, CAA provides an update on new carts, and the progress achieved.

California's first textile EPR registration deadline arrives July 1 amid lawsuits challenging the nonprofit status of Landbell USA, the selected PRO.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy blocked legislation that would have made Alaska the 13th state to restrict single-use foam foodware in restaurants and state operations.

Packaging producers in Washington and Maryland have until July 1 to register with a producer responsibility organization (PRO), demonstrating how rapidly US packaging EPR is scaling from legislation to on-the-ground implementation. Producers that have not yet registered are encouraged to do so by June 30. Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is the designated PRO in both states. CAA reported supporting more...