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BBB National Programs disputes claims in beverage industry PET recycling ad

Published: March 21, 2023
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The nonprofit business watchdog took issue with the American Beverage ad’s characterization of its members’ recycled PET use. | Photobeps/Shutterstock

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Better Business Bureau National Programs says a national TV ad from beverage producers overstated the prevalence of PET-bottle-to-bottle recycling and its resulting waste-reduction benefits, but the group affirmed that other ad claims related to bottle recyclability rested on solid footing. 

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Illinois bill reignites chemical recycling discussion

Published: March 21, 2023
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Opponents of the bill argue chemical recycling is a form of incineration; supporters say it will create jobs and help address plastic waste. | 9DreamStudio/Shutterstock

A bill extending a deadline for a potential chemical recycling pilot project in Illinois is reigniting debate over how to regulate chemical recycling. 

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Partnerships put more recycled resin on the market

Published: March 21, 2023
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Companies from North America and abroad are collaborating to make more recycled resin products available. | Courtesy of EFS-plastics

EFS-plastics, Evonik, M. Holland and other companies are crafting partnerships with the goal of increasing the recycled resin options available to both brands and consumers.

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US sees recycling as key part of global plastics deal

Published: March 14, 2023
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Steve Alexander of APR (left) and Monica Medina of the U.S. State Department at the 2023 Plastics Recycling Conference | Big Wave Productions and Resource Recycling, Inc.

The Biden administration envisions a global plastics agreement that requires each country to take steps to boost demand for recycled resin, including through use of public procurement policies and packaging standardization. Continue Reading

Republic sees strong pricing in polymer center offtakes

Published: March 6, 2023
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Plastics processing in Republic's Las Vegas recycling facility.

Leaders at the second-largest North American garbage and recycling company see great promise in recycled-content packaging. | Courtesy of Republic Services

Republic Services has begun work on its second polymer center, this one a Midwest facility that will aggregate, sort, grind and wash scrap plastics from throughout the region.  Continue Reading

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Thousands come together to discuss state of the sector

Published: March 6, 2023
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Several recycling stakeholders spoke about engaging with lawmakers to advance legislation in a Monday morning workshop titled “How to Educate Your Policymaker.”  | Big Wave Productions/Resource Recycling, Inc.

Nearly 2,700 industry leaders are gathering for the largest-ever Plastics Recycling Conference, taking place outside Washington, D.C.

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