News from Amcor, Suppliers Partnership for the Environment and more

Aduro provided an update on its pilot plant for chemical recycling.

Brightmark said its strategic partnership with Indiana-based Lewis Salvage has recycled more than 1 million pounds of medical plastics

Packaging heavyweight Amcor announced it was considering divesting its beverage business, during a quarterly investor call.

CalRecycle, California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, has begun formal rulemaking activities for the SB 1013 Addition of New Beverage Containers Permanent Regulations, and will accept public comment through Sept. 30, including a hybrid public hearing. 

Lawmakers, recyclers and other stakeholders held a news conference to urge CalRecycle to implement California’s plastic pollution reduction law, SB 54, as written.  

California organic waste recycler RE:CIRCLE Ontario released its inaugural sustainability report, detailing its efforts to reduce landfill dependency and maximize resource recovery for grocery retailers, food and beverage producers and other stakeholders to comply with state law.

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment published new guidance on recyclable automotive packaging materials collection and handling practices. 

Textile manufacturer Unifi announced the global introduction of its Repreve Takeback and ThermaLoop insulation, both made entirely from recycled textiles.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold a MRF stakeholder meeting Aug. 26 to focus on regulatory changes for MRFs as a result of the state rule revision that took effect July 1.