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Vermont bottle bill expansion in limbo

Published: May 15, 2023
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The Vermont House has not yet had a chance to vote on the Senate’s amended version of the bill. | Bikeriderlondon/Shutterstock

A bill that would expand Vermont’s deposit return system to include more container types over the next several years did not get a final vote before the end of the session. Continue Reading

State, private funds flow to North American projects

Published: May 15, 2023
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Grant money from a variety of sources is going toward boosting plastics recovery and a variety of other MRF upgrades. | MinskDesign/Shutterstock

Public and private organizations have pumped millions of dollars into curbside sorting infrastructure and downstream processing capacity in recent weeks.  Continue Reading

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In My Opinion: Use IR detection to help prevent fires

Published: May 8, 2023
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David C. Bursell of MoviTHERM believes infrared technology is a game changer for protecting the lives of workers and avoiding property damage at recycling facilities. | Piotr Zajda/Shutterstock

This op-ed has been updated.

Waste and recycling facilities are crucial in handling the world’s growing waste streams, but they pose a significant risk of fires. Continue Reading

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ISRI recap: Exporters continue to face uncertainty

Published: April 24, 2023
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A session at the ISRI Convention in Nashville, Tenn. featured (from left) moderator Jacqueline Lotzkar, Zhang Lin and Robin Cai. | Dan Leif/Resource Recycling

Last week’s Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Convention put a focus on two issues critical to the global side of the sector: the state of recycling in China and efforts to enhance shipping protocols. Continue Reading

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Green Guide updates draw over 850 comments

Published: May 1, 2023
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Remarks from industry groups focused on such topics as uniformity of standards, using data to back policy and recognition of the ever-changing recycling landscape. | G0d4ather/Shutterstock

The Federal Trade Commission requested comments on its revisions to the Green Guides and got 850 responses, with many calling for a crackdown on deceptive claims and better definitions of key terms.  Continue Reading

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Our top stories from April 2023

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Stories covering opinions from regulators and big names in the industry were of interest to our readers in April. | Courtesy of Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Policy proposals, paper mill perspectives and a tech-heavy MRF attracted the most clicks last month.

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