The authors discuss strategies for eliminating “free riders” in this final installment of a four-part series on best practices for EPR systems. | Roman Zaiets/Shutterstock
The authors discuss strategies for eliminating “free riders” in this final installment of a four-part series on best practices for EPR systems. | Roman Zaiets/Shutterstock
Recyclable paper bags make up a significant portion of the 68% of paper that is recycled in the United States. | Fuss Sergey/Shutterstock
The author argues that a focus on recycling creates a culture of guilt-free consumption, allowing people to feel they can consume more and more as long as they think what they’re consuming can be recycled. | Mary at T-Comms/Shutterstock
Stakeholders have the opportunity to share their input on the future of recycling in California.
Various factors influence the fees producers must pay in different EPR programs. | meandering images/Shutterstock
Producer responsibility programs are among the policy actions being discussed around the world to address waste. | amophoto_au/Shutterstock
Companies can be a part of the solution to food waste by implementing a number of innovations in both packaging and recyclable materials.
Health authorities say reusable packaging poses no more risk of spreading coronavirus than single-use packaging, but the plastics industry is still trying to use COVID-19 to derail progress on reducing single-use plastics.
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Public demonstrations against racism and police brutality are pushing forward a national conversation. | Dev Chatterjee/Shutterstock