Recycling news by topic
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Asia
- Study: Urban circularity requires tailored solutions
- ISRI recap: Exporters continue to face uncertainty
- Brands make sustainability moves, but use more plastic
Brand owners
- Pepsi reduces, extends global recycled resin goal
- Bottlers say PCR usage rose, clearing minimum
- Walmart, Berry keep working toward 2025 plastics goals
California
- Study explores reusable containers in California DRS
- DRS program changes and delays
- California advisory board examines barriers to EPR
Canada
- First phase of packaging EPR launches in Alberta
- Some tariffs suspended, metal duties coming this week
- Plastics, recycling industries speak out on tariffs
Challenging materials
- Facing increasing volumes, Ridwell tweaks textile recycling
- Nebraska city to accept paper cups in curbside bins
- A hot topic for recyclers: Battery-related fires
Collection
- MRFs share how they develop accepted material lists
- Facing increasing volumes, Ridwell tweaks textile recycling
- Nebraska city to accept paper cups in curbside bins
Container deposits
- Study explores reusable containers in California DRS
- DRS program changes and delays
- Oregon bottle bill to allow ‘alternative’ return centers
Contamination
- Effective resident education requires careful messaging
- Tech to spot hidden batteries draws $6.4M investment
- Smart bins target contamination at street level
Courts/lawsuits
- In Brightmark bankruptcy, parent firm wins auction bid
- Oakland recycling contract scheme draws federal scrutiny
- Recycling manager gets prison time for revenue theft
Data
- Michigan hits record recycling rate, awards millions in grants
- Missouri details state facility recycling data
- Maryland completes EPR needs assessment
EPR/stewardship
- Colorado Summit for Recycling taps trending topics
- EPR advocates savor the moment as concerns remain
- Stakeholders weigh in on SB 54 draft regulations
Europe
- Analysts: Outlook murky for new containerboard capacity
- German data platform plans US launch in 2025
- Textile recycling is at a pivotal moment, experts say
Exports
- Some tariffs suspended, metal duties coming this week
- Tariffs on Canada and Mexico take hold
- Paper and plastic exports decline again in 2024
Fiber
- Fiber end users talk price increases, demand outlook
- Pizza box demand declining, report says
- Nebraska city to accept paper cups in curbside bins
Glass
- Recycled glass end users lose federal grant funding
- California deposit expansion spurs glass pilot projects
- Oregon stakeholders work on the wine bottle question
Industry groups
- Stakeholders weigh in on SB 54 draft regulations
- Panelists: Clear purpose is key in adopting AI
- CAA announces California program, personnel changes
Legislation
- DRS program changes and delays
- Oregon bottle bill to allow ‘alternative’ return centers
- Clock runs out this year for bottle bill in Texas
Local programs
- Colorado Summit for Recycling taps trending topics
- California advisory board examines barriers to EPR
- MRF updates: An opening in NJ and a closure in MO
Markets
- Pizza box demand declining, report says
- Paper operations close in Georgia, Texas
- Smurfit Westrock to close plants amid broader changes
Metals
- Tariffs on Canada and Mexico take hold
- Aluminum giant shares expansion plans
- How a national deposit could drive can recovery
MRFs
- MRFs share how they develop accepted material lists
- Upgrades completed on Connecticut Casella MRF
- Battery dangers, solutions take center stage at ReMA
Opinion
- In My Opinion: Data to Support Effective and Impactful Packaging Policy
- In My Opinion: Use IR detection to help prevent fires
- First Person Perspective: EPR can shift recycling into high gear
Organics
- California extends compostable labeling law
- CA compostable labeling deadline worries producers
- Organics collection programs take care, creativity
Plastics
- Colorado Summit for Recycling taps trending topics
- Plastic procurement tactics adapt to supply realities
- How AI imaging is helping MRFs and a reclaimer
Regulation/oversight
- California extends compostable labeling law
- U.S. military seeks greater right to repair
- Revised California EPR draft regulations released