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Women in Circularity: Sue Beets-Atkinson

Published: May 28, 2025
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Sue Beets-Atkinson, global vice president of sustainability at SBM Management Services.

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 leader in zero waste facilities: Sue Beets-Atkinson. Sue is the global vice president of sustainability at SBM Management Services. SBM is a leading global services provider that helps corporations meet their operations-related sustainability goals. Sue has 32 years of experience in business waste minimization.  Continue Reading

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Paper operations close in Georgia, Texas

Published: May 28, 2025
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Containerboard and paper facilities in Georgia and Texas are set to close this year. | Worradirek/Shutterstock

Two major manufacturers of recycled paper products are closing locations in Georgia and Texas, the companies announced earlier this month, though it’s uncertain whether the facilities in question are using recycled fiber. Continue Reading

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U.S. military seeks greater right to repair

Published: May 28, 2025
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An April 30 Defense memo echoes recent congressional efforts to allow the military to repair its own equipment, which helps reduce costs. | Bumble Dee/Shutterstock

As part of a broader initiative to increase efficiency, the U.S. secretary of defense has called for the Army to include the right to repair products in its procurement contracts, adding support to previous congressional efforts.  Continue Reading

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Panelists: Clear purpose is key in adopting AI

Published: May 28, 2025
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A technology-focused panel at ReMA’s 2025 conference featured Blake Gordon of Georgia-Pacific Recycling, Lisa Kagan of Buddy and Geoff Aardsma of AMCS, and was moderated by Jennifer Betts of Magnar Metals. | Photo by Colin Staub / Resource Recycling

For Blake Gordon, general manager of digital trading at Georgia-Pacific Recycling, defining next-generation technology can be boiled down to a simple question: Does it simplify something that is unnecessarily complex? If so, it’s next-gen. Continue Reading

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Nebraska city to accept paper cups in curbside bins

Published: May 28, 2025
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Residents were already “wishcycling” the cups, so the locally owned recycler decided to pave the way to formal acceptance. | Oasishifi/Shutterstock

The city of Omaha recently added paper take-out cups to its list of accepted items for recycling, with locally owned First Star Recycling leading the way in the resident-driven effort.  Continue Reading

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CAA announces California program, personnel changes

Published: May 28, 2025
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Baled OCC for recycling.

Producer responsibility organization Circular Action Alliance is making staffing changes in California as implementation ramps up. | Max Barnum/Shutterstock

Changes are coming at producer responsibility organization Circular Action Alliance in California, with Rachel Wagoner moving out of the California executive director role and into an “external advisory capacity.” Continue Reading

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Revised California EPR draft regulations released

Published: May 20, 2025
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The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery released a revised informal draft of SB 54 regulations. | Michael Warwick/Shutterstock

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery released a revised draft of SB 54 regulations, two months after the governor rejected the first version of the extended producer responsibility for paper and packaging rules. 

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