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
- Lawsuit over brand’s recyclability claims continues
- Report: Bottle bill states recycle more, provide models
- NY attorney general sues PepsiCo over river pollution
California
- California recycler to pay back $140 million in fraud case
- Stakeholders respond to California recyclability report
- SB 54 advisory board elects StopWaste director chair
Canada
- Ottawa grocers, other partners plan reusable packaging pilot
- Reusable packaging generating reports, action
- Panelists: Careful use of PROs can ensure efficient collection
Challenging materials
- MRF battery fires burn ‘really fast’ and ‘really hot’
- Textile recycling is at a pivotal moment, experts say
- Tech to spot hidden batteries draws $6.4M investment
Collection
- California releases deposit system update draft rules
- US plastics recovery declined in 2022
- NY mayor cuts curbside e-scrap pick-up service
Container deposits
- Policy and new programs tackle Iowa redemption deserts
- Oregon deposit system estimates 90.5% return rate
- California releases deposit system update draft rules
Contamination
- Tech to spot hidden batteries draws $6.4M investment
- Smart bins target contamination at street level
- Closed Loop invests in aluminum-hydrogen tech
Courts/lawsuits
- Nonprofit director sentenced for recycling grant fraud
- California recycler to pay back $140 million in fraud case
- Strategic emerges from bankruptcy with reduced debt
Data
- Robotics firm estimates tons lost at the MRF level
- Policy and new programs tackle Iowa redemption deserts
- NYC study finds lower capture rates, higher contamination
EPR/stewardship
- Circular Action Alliance submits EPR plan in Oregon
- Producers still lacking urgency on data deadlines
- Packaging deposits, packaging EPR get federal attention
Europe
- Textile recycling is at a pivotal moment, experts say
- Lessons from France: Eco-modulated fees not used effectively
- Different PRO structures can achieve same result
Exports
- Fiber exports drop 17%, plastic shipments hit record low
- Paper and plastic exports continue to decline
- Virginia recycled pulp plant begins buying bales
Fiber
- Plastic-to-paper switch brings complications, panelists say
- Recycled fiber capacity tracker publishes final report
- ‘Continued strong demand’ driving recycled fiber market
Glass
- Survey: Residents expect glass recycling option
- Federal funding boosts recycling operations
- Strategic emerges from bankruptcy with reduced debt
Industry groups
- Circular Action Alliance submits EPR plan in Oregon
- Producers still lacking urgency on data deadlines
- Packaging deposits, packaging EPR get federal attention
Legislation
- Pressure is high for fourth UN treaty meeting
- California releases deposit system update draft rules
- Packaging deposits, packaging EPR get federal attention
Local programs
- Policy and new programs tackle Iowa redemption deserts
- NYC study finds lower capture rates, higher contamination
- Colorado shares needs assessment, modeling draft
Markets
- Haulers see stronger Q4, but lower full-year revenues
- Commodity trading platform enters US and raises $20M
- NERC: Fiber makes up greater share of tons
Metals
- Federal funding boosts recycling operations
- Novelis taking further steps to trade public shares
- Closed Loop invests in aluminum-hydrogen tech
MRFs
- Robotics firm estimates tons lost at the MRF level
- Panelists: AI has a bigger role to play in recycling
- Survey: Residents expect glass recycling option
Opinion
- In My Opinion: Use IR detection to help prevent fires
- First Person Perspective: EPR can shift recycling into high gear
- In My Opinion: EPR can shift recycling into high gear
Organics
- Composting Consortium report evaluates packaging
- California’s composting mandate drives market growth
- Recycling industry makes announcements at COP28
Plastics
- Recycling sectors come together in Las Vegas
- Fiber exports drop 17%, plastic shipments hit record low
- NY attorney general sues PepsiCo over river pollution
Regulation/oversight
- Colorado regulators suggest mid-range EPR scenario
- Colorado PRO revises EPR recycling scenarios
- Stakeholders respond to California recyclability report