Public protests act as a call for change. But they also signify the fact that significant societal shifts have already occurred.
The U.S. recycling and composting rate inched up to 35.2% in the most recent EPA analysis. | Huguette Roe/Shutterstock
The national recycling and composting rate has inched above 35%, according to the U.S. EPA.
Development of a circular economy will require significant investments in U.S. recycling systems. | Homerunshots/Shutterstock
CalRecycle, headquartered in the green-topped building, gets its authority to regulate battery labels from California’s Dry Cell Battery Management Act of 1993. | Courtesy of CalRecycle.
California officials are considering new labeling requirements concerning lithium-ion battery recycling, as the batteries continue to cause fires at MRFs around the country.
The recently introduced RECOVER Act provides funds to support recycling infrastructure, programs and education. | Yi Chen Chiang/Shutterstock
Legislation before Congress provides up to $500 million in matching grants to state and local governments to support recycling.
PreZero Polymers’ Jurupa Valley, Calif. campus, which is set to open early next year, will process post-consumer film. | Image courtesy of PreZero US.
A joint venture is set to launch two U.S. processing plants in 2020, bringing new outlets for lower-grade materials. Investments in the projects will total at least $90 million. Continue Reading
