Resource Recycling News
WM adds batteries to recycling watch list
Putting batteries on its “Recycle Right” list could help WM mitigate fires they cause at collection facilities, according to company...
Small plastic recovery trial to begin in California
The Smalls Consortium’s work on recovering small-format plastics could help shape recycling efforts nationwide.
A call to action: End markets and EPR
State-level EPR schemes must mandate rather than simply incentivizing the use of recycled content, consultant Kat Doerr argues.
CAA files California program plan for SB 54
CAA has delivered its California program plan as litigation over the underlying regulations continues and smaller producers scramble to meet...
Sorted: Why recycling isn’t a ‘scam’
The sector has taken a beating in the press and in public perception, but recycling has many benefits.
Plastic bale pricing falls while paper, UBCs firm
PET bales remained steady at low levels, while HDPE and PP grades fell; paper and aluminum cans saw pricing gains.
TRP launches fund to boost recycling
The Recycling Partnership announced the Recycling Participation Fund.
‘Recycling Demand Champions’ honored by APR
APR is honoring companies committed to using recycled plastic, and it’s looking for more businesses to join the cause.
Aluminum scrap exports face scrutiny under HB 9161
A new House bill would direct the US International Trade Commission to investigate whether US aluminum scrap exports to adversarial...
Three-bill package aims to revamp Michigan’s bottle return system
Michigan lawmakers introduced a bipartisan three-bill package aimed at strengthening consumer access to bottle deposit refunds and clarifying retailer obligations...