Resource Recycling News
New York packaging EPR bill gets nearly 150 amendments
State lawmakers backing New York's Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act introduced nearly 150 amendments, aligning the bill's definitions and...
Minnesota launches first boat wrap recycling program
The organization administering the first US EPR law for plastic boat wrap provides an interactive map of collection sites and...
TechCycle program blends e-scrap processing with workforce training
CompuCycle has partnered with a school district to launch a program that provides students with disabilities hands-on experience dismantling electronics...
Battery fires remain elevated in early 2026: report
Ryan Fogelman has released his latest data on fires in January and February across the United States and Canada.
Unlocking the power of source reduction in US EPR
EPR is evolving to include mechanisms to encourage reuse and promote design changes to enable recycling and reduce the amount...
GFL boasts record Q1 margin
The hauler also raised full-year guidance by CA$90m as it eyes an H2 close on its acquisition of SECURE Waste...
WM Q1 volumes rise despite headwinds
WM posted Q1 2026 revenue of $6.23 billion and free cash flow of $920 million as recycling automation and renewable...
Disney, toy manufacturers look to reduce plastic packaging
Many consumers say they are on board with a push to use less plastic in packaging.
Report finds path forward for compostable packaging
A new report by Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium examined five years of research, field testing and cross-industry collaboration and...
Women in Circularity: Connie Lilley
In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Connie Lilley of We ReUse.