An updated report on California access to carton recycling drew reader attention last month, as did stories covering the fiber sector in a high-cost environment, a lawsuit over Oregon’s new EPR law, recycled commodity prices and organic materials.
The list below shows our top stories published in August in terms of unique page views.
1 | Carton recycling access updated on CalRecycle report
California’s recycling and waste management office has updated its report on accurate recycling labels to show an increase in counties served by food and beverage carton recycling and sortation programs, reflecting data provided by the Carton Council of North America.
2 | Fiber sector adapts to tariffs, cost swings
Several U.S. paper and packaging companies moved to reshape operations as they reported second-quarter results amid market softness, cost pressures and shifting demand.
3 | Lawsuit takes aim at packaging EPR in Oregon
In a lawsuit against Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors trade association claims the state’s new packaging EPR law is overreaching, ineffective and unconstitutional.
4 | Rigids drop again; paper, film, cans edge lower
Prices for PET, HDPE and PP bales saw significant drops again this month, with paper grades, plastic film and UBCs also marginally lower.
5 | Denali reports recycling 7 million tons of organics in 2024
Commercial food waste handler Denali said it recycled nearly 7 million tons of organic material in 2024, including more than 1 million tons of food waste.
