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News from Amcor, Suppliers Partnership for the Environment and more

Published: August 19, 2025
Updated: August 19, 2025
by sbrownell

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The latest plastics recycling news

Top stories from July 2025
Federal and state policy moves on plastics recycling topped reader interest in July, joined by efforts to expand PET thermoform recovery, a major brand’s leap in PCR use, plus heightened scrutiny of imported recycled resin amid authenticity and market impact concerns.
Fires at recycling sites on track to reach record high
Across North America, recycling and waste management facilities are experiencing an increase in reported fires, with 2025 predicted to reach a new annual high. A recent special report by Fire Rover highlights this trend, attributing the record-high reported numbers and escalating financial risks to factors such as lithium-ion batteries, escalating demands from insurers and inadequate control measures.
Industry group details Canadian plastics registry
Speakers from Coastal Waste Management Association discussed the new reporting responsibilities for Canadian waste service providers, including recyclers, for the Federal Plastics Registry during a recent webinar.
Denton Plastics building major Oregon PP expansion
Denton Plastics has broken ground on a major expansion of its polypropylene recycling operations in Oregon, a move hailed as both strategic and timely amid the state’s evolving recycling landscape.
Republic Services sites third polymer center in PA
During a recent investor call, Republic Services subtly confirmed it would site its third co-located polymer center and resin processing plant in Pennsylvania, and the hauler soon confirmed the specific location: Allentown.
APR, ReMA update bale specs for PE rigids, film
The Association of Plastic Recyclers and the Recycled Materials Association have updated specifications for post-consumer plastic bales, following a collaborative development process between the two organizations.
Oregon faces lawsuit over packaging EPR program
In a lawsuit against Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors trade association claims the state’s new packaging EPR law is overreaching, ineffective and unconstitutional.