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California bill deems some exports ‘disposal’

Published: September 9, 2021
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Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature would classify mixed plastics that are generated in California and exported from the U.S. as “disposal” rather than “recycling.” | Sumrit Tesrumphun/Shutterstock

California lawmakers have approved a bill that would no longer allow scrap plastic that is exported to be considered recycled. The legislation now heads to the governor for final consideration.

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Turkey reverses ban on scrap plastic imports

Published: July 14, 2021
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Early this month, Turkey’s ban on scrap PE imports went into effect. But just days later, the government repealed the regulation. | gd_project / Shutterstock

Shortly after barring recovered PE from import into the country, Turkey’s government has repealed the ban and implemented an enhanced licensing system instead.

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Plastic exports increase in the first quarter

Published: May 26, 2021
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U.S. exports of scrap plastics increased in the first quarter of 2021, with Malaysia as the largest overseas destination. | WWK Photography / Shutterstock

Recovered plastic exports from the U.S. were up in the first three months of 2021 compared with the prior year. Canada brought in nearly a third of all exported material.

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Turkey will ban scrap polyethylene imports

Published: May 26, 2021
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U.S. exporters shipped 2.9 million pounds of scrap PE to Turkey in the first quarter of 2021. | Kachor Valentyna / Shutterstock

The Turkish government this month announced it will end imports of recovered PE. The country is currently the 10th largest importer of the material from the U.S.

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Exports continue despite dramatic overseas changes

Published: April 21, 2021
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The U.S. exported 102.3 million pounds of recovered plastic in February, with Malaysia as the top overseas destination. | MAGNIFIER/Shutterstock

U.S. exports of recovered plastic remained consistent in February, despite global trade policy changes that went into effect at the beginning of the year.

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Online event dives into markets, policy and more

Published: April 14, 2021
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Speakers in a session last week came from two often-opposing sides of the packaging and recycling debate: Craig Cookson of ACC and Kate Bailey from Eco-Cycle. | Screenshot from the 2021 Plastics Recycling Conference.

Last week’s Plastics Recycling Conference, held online, featured eight sessions over two days. Here are some of the talking points that caught our team’s attention.

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Exporter: Malaysian case provides some Basel clarity

Published: April 7, 2021
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Malaysian authorities recently approved a container of clean PE scrap for import from U.S.-based Sigma Recycling. | UNIKYLUCKK/Shutterstock

A high-profile scrap plastic shipment from the U.S. to Malaysia was accepted after the importing country’s government said it contained clean, sorted material. The situation demonstrates the complexities in interpreting new plastic shipping regulations.

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