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North America battery recycling effort rises by 20 percent

Published: July 25, 2016
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batteries / Kotkot32, ShutterstockVermont’s law mandating that producers fund the takeback and recycling of single-use batteries has helped significantly boost battery collections in the state. Meanwhile, collections are trending upward across the U.S. and Canada, according to Call2Recycle.

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How British Columbia can improve its packaging EPR effort

Published: November 29, 2016
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British Colombia EPRA government auditor in British Columbia has released a report on the Canadian province’s EPR (extended producer responsibility) program for printed paper and packaging. Overall, the auditor is pleased with the program but does identify areas for improvement.

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Technology spurs the next level of bale quality control

Published: May 16, 2017
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Avangard Innovative’s Rick Perez speaking at Plastics Recycling 2017 in March. Credit: Riverview Photography

Avangard Innovative is continuing its efforts to optimize recycling streams with the assistance of new technology, and the results are playing into bale price negotiations.

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