Back to Top

Tag Archives: California

PET resin code changes in California

Published: October 24, 2017
Updated:

by

In a bid to reduce contamination in the recycling stream, California lawmakers have revised the state’s definition of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to exclude the glycol-modified version of the resin PETG. The change means products made from the altered plastic are barred from using resin code No. 1.

Continue Reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , |

Lawmakers approve carpet stewardship reforms

Published: September 26, 2017
Updated:

by

California lawmakers have sent the governor a bill mandating that carpet stewards achieve a 24 percent recycling rate and discouraging the use of incineration. Meanwhile, carpet makers are sticking with their beleaguered stewardship group, instead of submitting alternative collection and recycling plans.

Continue Reading