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About Marissa Heffernan

Marissa HeffernanMarissa Heffernan worked at Resource Recycling from January 2022 through June 2025, first as staff reporter and then as associate editor. Marissa Heffernan started working for Resource Recycling in January 2022 after spending several years as a reporter at a daily newspaper in Southwest Washington. After developing a special focus on recycling policy, they were also the editor of the monthly newsletter Policy Now.

Panelists: Consistency is key to plastics sustainability

Published: June 13, 2023
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From left: Keefe Harrison, Jennifer Russell and Matt Seaholm. | Big Wave Productions/Plastics Recycling Update

How to make plastics sustainable and improve recycling infrastructure was the focus of a recent panel discussion, with stakeholders pointing to transparency, public trust and standardization.  Continue Reading

Post-consumer plastics find uses in furniture, polymers

Published: June 21, 2023
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Innovative designers are developing applications for recycled content that range from industrial molding and compounding to residential seating. | Courtesy of Herman Miller

Two companies are marketing chairs made from recycled content, and another two debuted lines of post-consumer polymers.
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Canadian recycler to spend $32.3 million on two new plants

Published: June 21, 2023
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In addition to scaling up its polystyrene recycling capabilities, Polystyvert will collaborate with several partners to adapt its technology to handle ABS. | Courtesy of Polystyvert

Montreal-based Polystyvert plans to build its first full-scale commercial PS recycling plant, as well as a pilot-scale plant for ABS.  Continue Reading

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Connecticut legislature passes PCR, gasification bill

Published: June 13, 2023
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While its recycled content mandate would generally be considered a sustainability win, the bill’s text regarding gasification has drawn criticism from environmental groups. | Real Window Creative/Shutterstock

A bill that focuses on PCR requirements and gasification facilities awaits Gov. Ned Lamont’s signature.  Continue Reading

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Chicago launches boat shrink wrap recovery pilot

Published: April 18, 2023
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The program will be run by the Circular Great Lakes, an initiative of the Council on the Great Lakes Region. | Vladimir Martinov/Shutterstock

Every spring, millions of pounds of plastic films used to winterize boats are sent to landfill. Several Chigaco-area groups are looking to divert that material.  Continue Reading

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