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California lawmakers look to quantify PCR imports

Published: July 16, 2025
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Plastic resin on a white background.

Resin imports are creating a challenging market for California reclaimers. | Saravutpics/Shutterstock

Amid a spike in post-consumer resin imports that reclaimers say is damaging the U.S. plastics recycling system, and allegations that some of that imported resin may not truly be recycled, a bill advancing in California would require beverage container manufacturers to report the country of origin for all PCR incorporated in their products. Continue Reading

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NexTrex program boosts local film recovery efforts

Published: July 16, 2025
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The Otsego ReUse Center in Oneota, New York, collects film recycling through the Grassroots Movement, an initiative by film recycler NexTrex. | Photo courtesy of NexTrex.

Recycling collection site Otsego ReUse Center is bringing plastic film recycling to New York, with help from the Grassroots Movement initiative by film collector NexTrex.  Continue Reading

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Analysis shines spotlight on New Jersey bag ban

Published: July 16, 2025
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Reusable plastic bags on a table.

Analysis from a Closed Loop consortium studied numerous state-level methods for reducing bag waste and informed considerations for policymakers. | The Image Party/Shutterstock

A new report on state-level single-use bag laws indicates that New Jersey’s ban has had numerous effects, both positive and negative.  Continue Reading

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Unifi pushes for textile recycling progress

Published: July 16, 2025
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Despite gains made in recycled content, textile manufacturing faces unique challenges, a Unifi executive said during a recent APR podcast. | Photo Courtesy of Unifi

Editor’s Note: Mark your calendar for the 2026 Textile Recovery Summit, Feb. 23-25 in Chula Vista, California.  Continue Reading

Packaging giant invests to expand PCR capability

Published: July 9, 2025
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Amcor averaged 9.4% PCR across its packaging portfolio in 2024, putting the company on track to reach its 2025 goal of 10%. | Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock

Global packaging firm Amcor recently announced it is installing new equipment at a Kentucky facility that allows the company to produce packaging with a wider variety of post-consumer resin percentages, citing demand from the company’s spirits customers. Continue Reading

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Circular Action Alliance revises Colorado EPR plan

Published: July 9, 2025
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The plan includes additional information on how currently non-recyclable packaging will be brought into the program by 2030. | Natallia-Boroda/Shutterstock

Circular Action Alliance has submitted an amended program plan for meeting Colorado’s extended producer responsibility regulations for packaging. Public comment will open later this summer. Continue Reading

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Candy giant Mars reached 7% PCR use in 2024

Published: July 9, 2025
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Candy containers from Berry Global and Mars.

Candy conglomerate Mars outlined the company’s steps toward circularity and zero emissions in its 2024 sustainability report. | Courtesy of Berry Global and Mars

Candy and pet food giant Mars used 14,000 metric tons of recycled materials for its products in 2024, according to its recently released sustainability report. Continue Reading

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