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Experts provide 30 fixes for California recycling system

Published: July 7, 2021
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The California Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets & Curbside Recycling in late June published an expansive report with recommendations for lawmakers. | Nordroden / Shutterstock

A government-convened commission of California recycling stakeholders has outlined steps to boost markets and cut contamination. But the group’s report also leaves PP plastic off a key initial list of accepted materials, drawing quick pushback from national associations.

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SWANA reports drop in waste and recycling industry deaths

Published: July 7, 2021
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For 2020, SWANA tallied a total of 52 on-the-job waste and recycling industry fatalities. This year the numbers are trending downward. | Somchai_Stock / Shutterstock

Half as many solid waste workers were killed on the job during the first half of this year compared with recent years, according to the Solid Waste Association of North America.

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New Jersey lawmakers advance recycled-content mandate

Published: July 7, 2021
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Legislators in New Jersey approved recycled-content mandates for containers and bags made from several materials. | Wangkun Jia / Shutterstock

A bill establishing minimum post-consumer recycled plastic, glass and paper use in containers and bags was approved by the New Jersey Senate last month.

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Our top stories from June 2021

Published: July 7, 2021
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Recovered fiber pricing news was of interest to readers in June. | BAO Images Bildaentur / Shutterstock

Articles covering market dynamics, packaging stewardship policies and an emerging material stream drew reader attention last month.

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Industry’s $9.5 million effort brings carts to Baltimore

Published: June 29, 2021
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A collaboration will provide over $9 million to boost recycling in Baltimore. | iofoto / Shutterstock

Over 200,000 Baltimore households will receive free recycling carts after corporate, nonprofit and government partners collaborated to provide cash grants and more.

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