Resource Recycling News
Federal PACK Act aims to preempt ‘patchwork’ of state laws
The Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act is meant to avoid misleading labels that may confuse consumers and "undermine real...
New Hampshire makes progress on waste goals
New Hampshire’s latest solid waste report shows modest progress toward disposal goals but says more investment and education are needed.
PaintCare brings stewardship to Illinois, Maryland on deck
Illinois is the 12th state to launch a paint recycling program, while Maryland is poised to launch its own program...
Small format packing collaboration
How out-of-the-bottle collaborative action benefits glass and small-format packaging recovery.
Modern recycling meets AI
Investments in AI technology enable companies to perform advanced visual sorting, nearly real-time machine monitoring and data analytics.
Deposit schemes garner support, despite ‘awareness gap’
A new study commissioned by a global aluminum recycling initiative indicates that DRS programs can help bridge an "awareness gap"...
Austria’s DRS on track for 80% collection in first year
Austria was the 17th country in Europe to implement a deposit-return scheme for single-use beverage containers, and aims for a...
Grant funds EPS foam recycling in Nebraska
First Star Recycling in Omaha and the City of Lincoln each received $25,000 grants from the Foodservice Packaging Institute's Foam...
Film bale prices soften; paper and cans stable
Prices for OCC, paper and UBCs remained stable in December, while plastics trends diverged.
Alberta extends materials, time for ag plastics pilot
The Canadian province renewed funding for the program, which in 2026 will accept silage plastic and bale wrap in addition...










