Plastics Recycling Update
Quebec film recycler expands into Mississippi
Gould Industries acquired the former Gigantic Bags site in Summit for about $14 million, and will expand annual processing capacity...
CA advances PET payments bill, posts DRS recovery rates
The bill to increase payments for the state's PET reclaimers will now go before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
CAA seeks industry input on EPR fees
A new producer steering committee will help involve stakeholders more directly in the fee-setting process as packaging EPR law is...
Small plastic recovery trial to begin in California
The Smalls Consortium’s work on recovering small-format plastics could help shape recycling efforts nationwide.
A call to action: End markets and EPR
State-level EPR schemes must mandate rather than simply incentivizing the use of recycled content, consultant Kat Doerr argues.
Bayliss tapped to lead US Plastics Pact
Crystal Bayliss had served in an interim capacity since January, after the departure of CEO and executive director Jonathan Quinn.
CAA files California program plan for SB 54
CAA has delivered its California program plan as litigation over the underlying regulations continues and smaller producers scramble to meet...
Plastic bale pricing falls while paper, UBCs firm
PET bales remained steady at low levels, while HDPE and PP grades fell; paper and aluminum cans saw pricing gains.
TRP launches fund to boost recycling
The Recycling Partnership announced the Recycling Participation Fund.
CiCLO co-creator helps forge path to sustainability
Andrea Ferris says her additives, which can make synthetic fabrics biodegradable, can help companies improve their environmental footprints while meeting...