Resource Recycling News
Oregon’s battery EPR bill officially charged for implementation
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed HB 4144 into law on April 7, setting into motion the mechanics for an extended...
EPR fees are a market signal. Here’s what they’re telling you.
EPR is not asking companies to be perfect, but rather to be honest about what their packaging costs the system,...
New Jersey recyclers talk EPR
At the Association of New Jersey Recyclers’ spring meeting industry representatives discussed the state and future of the sector.
AF&PA states disappointment over Oregon EPR decision
The American Forest & Paper Association is responding after a federal judge blocked the trade group's bid to intervene in...
Study finds most recycling occurs within 30 miles of access
Researchers at the University at Buffalo also found that Americans produce similar volumes of plastic package waste regardless of economic...
End markets, policy key to RPET viability
Longer-term actions support domestic RPET markets and can help prevent the loss of public trust in recycling systems, industry experts...
Judge blocks four groups from joining Oregon Recycling Act injunction
A judge has shut the door on four industry groups seeking to join NAW's Oregon EPR injunction and clarified who's...
Trump’s Section 232 tariff overhaul provides mixed results for recycling industry
A sweeping overhaul of the Section 232 steel and aluminum derivatives tariff program took effect April 6, slashing duty rates...
Wineries help create model for film recycling
A collaboration between California wineries and the recycling value chain has provided a closed-loop model the partners aim to see...
Independents complement primary PRO in state EPR
Separate producer responsibility organizations for specialized packaging such as petroleum products can help ensure success for everyone, according to the...