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Carton recycling access updated on CalRecycle report

Published: July 29, 2025
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The state’s recycling and waste management agency revised its final findings for SB 343 to reflect data submitted by the Carton Council. | SunnyToys/Shutterstock

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. Continue Reading

Lawmakers discuss federal role in plastic recycling

Published: July 29, 2025
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa takes notes during a July 16 U.S. House hearing discussing improvements to the recycling industry. | Photo courtesy U.S. House of Representatives

Two new policy proposals seeking to improve components of the U.S. recycling system came up during a Congressional hearing this month, and industry stakeholders offered their thoughts on how the federal government can best support the recycling sector. Continue Reading

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Women in Circularity: Charlotte Boesch

Published: July 29, 2025
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A warm welcome back to “Women in Circularity,” where we shine a light on women moving us toward a circular economy. This month, I was pleased to connect with a regenerative system builder: Charlotte Boesch. Charlotte is a Senior Program Manager for the Billion Oyster Project, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public private partnerships and education initiatives. Charlotte has over a decade of experience in stakeholder engagement and circular systems development. Continue Reading

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In Our Opinion: Policy leaders should embrace the Zero Waste Hierarchy

Published: July 29, 2025
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The Zero Waste Hierarchy was recently updated with refined definitions, a new guiding principle and more. | Photo courtesy Zero Waste International Alliance

Waste hierarchies have become essential tools for setting policy direction at every level of government. By clearly communicating which strategies are most environmentally and socially preferable, they help guide decisions on infrastructure investment, program design, and regulatory priorities. Continue Reading

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Nonprofit coalition explores challenges of film plastics

Published: July 29, 2025
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In a recent webinar, speakers from the Alliance of Mission-Based Recyclers explored possible solutions for film recycling. | Happy Stock Photo/Shutterstock

Members of the nonprofit Alliance of Mission-Based Recyclers discussed the increasing use of film plastics, and the difficulties in recycling them, in a recent webinar. Continue Reading

WM report suggests 2025 goal is out of reach

Published: July 22, 2025
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The sustainability report for the nation’s largest hauler shows WM has increased recovered materials tonnage by only 5% since 2021, but has a 2025 goal of a 25% increase. | Ken Wolter/Shutterstock

Hauler WM appears unlikely to reach its 2025 interim goal for materials recovered for recycling, despite an increase from the baseline level, according to data from its latest sustainability report.  Continue Reading

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California prepares for textile EPR with public workshop

Published: July 22, 2025
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CalRecycle held a public workshop on California’s textiles EPR law to outline the future of its implementation and allow businesses and industry groups to comment on the effects of the law. | Vejo/Shutterstock

Business owners, potential producer responsibility organizations and industry experts gathered virtually and in person last week to ask California regulators questions about the state’s recently passed textile EPR law and give input on its implementation. Continue Reading

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How AI sorting tech can help meet emerging EPR needs

Published: July 22, 2025
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AMP started out producing robotics but now supplies entire sorting facilities with advanced sorting equipment. | Photo courtesy AMP

Emerging extended producer responsibility programs for packaging are creating demand for more accurate data, higher diversion rates and a flexible infrastructure to handle changing material streams. An equipment supplier recently laid out how its artificial intelligence-equipped sorting systems can meet this need. Continue Reading

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