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Oregon faces lawsuit over packaging EPR program

Published: August 6, 2025
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The State of Oregon seal at a park in Salem, Ore.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says the state’s newly active packaging EPR law is unfair and ineffective. | JPL Designs/Shutterstock

Editor’s Note: EPR compliance will be featured in sessions at the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference, Feb. 23-25 in San Diego, California.  Continue Reading

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LyondellBasell, Eastman delay recycling plants

Published: August 6, 2025
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The two major U.S. chemical companies cited subdued demand and an unfavorable capital investment climate. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock

Two U.S. chemical recyclers have announced delays to major investments in the emerging technology, amid a challenging demand environment and funding concerns. Continue Reading

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APR, ReMA update bale specs for PE rigids, film

Published: August 6, 2025
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The two organizations maintain the industry standard for acceptable materials and contaminants, and the specifications serve as a reference tool for MRFs and other recyclers. | Photo Courtesy Jared Paben

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. Continue Reading

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Recycled commodity pricing hits hauler earnings

Published: August 6, 2025
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Five publicly traded North American waste haulers decreased expectations for full-year commodity pricing, and gave insights into new and upgraded capacity. | Photo Courtesy of Republic Services

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  • Republic Services nods to future Pennsylvania site
  • Tariffs take a toll
  • Construction sector slowness to continue
  • Canadian EPR provides tailwind for GFL

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Fresh round of plastic treaty talks kick off in Geneva

Published: August 6, 2025
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Delegates from around the world will navigate a number of sticking points that remain after five previous rounds of negotiations. | Memori Susandi/Shutterstock

Delegates from more than 170 countries will gather at the United Nations’ Palais des Nations Aug. 5-14 for what may be the final round of negotiations on a landmark international treaty to curb plastic pollution. Continue Reading

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Eastman to delay Texas plant, appeal loss of DOE grant

Published: August 1, 2025
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The company is exploring options to increase RPET production, including debottlenecking the existing Kingsport methanolysis plant and exploring locations other than Longview, Texas. | Trismegist san/Shutterstock

Eastman Chemical will delay its second U.S. methanolysis plant for two years, as it appeals the revocation of a key federal grant and explores capacity expansions at its flagship site in Tennessee and other locations, CEO Mark Costa said during an investor call Aug. 1. Continue Reading

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Retailers launch CA campaign to ditch single-use bags

Published: July 30, 2025
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‘Break Up With Single-Use Bags’ campaign rolls out at over 1,000 Southern California stores ahead of the state’s 2026 plastic bag ban, aiming to shift habits early. | Photo Courtesy of Closed Loop Partners

A coalition of major retailers and local stores has launched a campaign across more than 1,000 Southern California locations this week to help customers kick the habit of using disposable shopping bags.  Continue Reading

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Melt flow sensor provides real-time resin data

Published: July 30, 2025
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The melt flow sensor brings data collection right into the production line. | Photo courtesy HydraMotion

Equipment supplier HydraMotion has released a new line of melt flow analyzing tools, which report crucial resin composition information in real time. The company says the new equipment is particularly well-suited for RPET production lines. Continue Reading

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Goodwill installs equipment to recycle unsold plastics

Published: July 30, 2025
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Goodwill of Ontario Great Lakes installed a shredding and granulating system to recycle its unsold donated plastics and continue its goal of zero waste. | Photo courtesy Rotogran International

Goodwill Industries of Ontario Great Lakes recently purchased a size-reduction system to increase its recycling capacity for donated plastic goods in London, Ontario. Continue Reading

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