Plastics Recycling Update
EFS-plastics invests as EPR takes shape
The Canadian recycler recently completed a $12m expansion of its Alberta facility, amid emerging packaging EPR programs at home and...
Bottles most-recovered waste in coastal cleanup
The Ocean Conservancy's 2025 report saw bottles overtake cigarette butts as the most-removed material from global waterways.
Mich. sortation project shows shifting MRF role
Kent County's use of AMP sorting tech is part of a broader expansion of recycling recovery architecture.
Building demand for recycled flexibles
A new report from Delterra and Eunomia found that companies could readily create demand for up to 800,000 tons of...
Hefty ending Orange Bag program
Although the Hefty ReNew program is ending, an Omaha recycler will continue accepting the bags as feedstock for plastic lumber.
Women in Circularity: Maite Quinn
In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Maite Quinn of Resource Recycling,...
EPS transport packaging removed from USPP list
The proven improved recyclability of EPS packaging prompted the decision, with more reviews forthcoming.
Circular Action Alliance won’t bid on Maine’s PRO contract
Circular Action Alliance announced it will not submit an RFP to implement Maine's EPR packaging program.
Bale pricing diverges for August
Pricing for post-consumer plastics dropped while paper fiber prices rose and UBCs remained steady.
PET in focus: Is help on the way?
California market payments progress State-level PCR mandates too new to evaluate India may provide look at future The past few...