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Tim Hortons testing recyclable fiber coffee lids
Some Canadian Tim Hortons customers will test fiber hot beverage lids in the coming weeks, an attempt by the coffee giant to replace plastic lids with something that will fit into the recycling stream.
Pressure mounts before fourth UN treaty meeting
The penultimate meeting to draft a global plastic pollution treaty will kick off next week in Ottawa, Canada, and stakeholders say there’s a lot riding on this fourth meeting.
Curbside plastic prices increase across the board
Prices for post-consumer PET, HDPE and PP climbed higher in April, most trading for prices they haven’t reached since at least last summer.
Oregon deposit system estimates 90.5% return rate
An Oregon beverage stewardship group that manages the oldest container deposit program in the country reported a preliminary 2023 redemption rate of 90.5%, the first time the program has topped 90% since 2019.
LyondellBasell reduced pellet loss, invested in expansion
LyondellBasell worked to expand its line of recycled polymers and reduced the amount of plastic pellets lost into the environment slightly in 2023, its latest sustainability report noted.
Circular Action Alliance submits EPR plan in Oregon
The shape of Oregon’s extended producer responsibility for packaging plan is becoming clearer after the Circular Action Alliance released its initial program plan to the state.
Berry Global increased recycled resin use in 2023
Global packaging producer Berry Global used slightly more post-consumer resin in its products in 2023 and increased the amount of post-industrial resin and bioplastic it uses, reaching for 2025 and 2030 goalposts.

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Unifi aims to grow recycled-content line

Sprite to ditch sleeve labels in UK trial

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Topic in focus: Legislation

Pressure mounts before fourth UN treaty meeting

California releases deposit system update draft rules

Committee explores federal role in packaging EPR

Bills introduced in 2024 focus on EPR, bans

Topic in focus: Processors

Berry Global increased recycled resin use in 2023

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Plastics Recycling Conference dives into industry trends

LyondellBasell acquires recycling assets in California