The complex task of handing control to producers
While Europe and Canada have pushed forward extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for packaging, in the U.S. the notion remains...
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In other news: Nov. 17, 2016
The federal government finalized rules affecting reporting of CRT exports, and a funding dispute between a processor and California leaves...
In other news: Nov. 10, 2016
The Buffalo Bills make a drive for recycling, and Samsung is getting more backlash over its handling of the Galaxy...
In Europe, PET recycling rates are up
PET bottle collection and recycling in Europe continues to grow, according to the PET Recycling in Europe 2015 report. The...
Sign of the times: Political placards enter recycling stream
With the long election season finally over, our election signs can now forget their divisive past and begin anew as...
In other news: Nov. 2, 2016
A Chicago suburb makes changes to its e-scrap recycling program, and federal prison funding is affecting electronics recycling in New...
Q&A: Challenges in San Antonio’s curbside plastic bag program
The City of San Antonio began accepting plastic bags in curbside single-stream carts two years ago. In its first year,...
Q&A: Ups and downs collecting plastic bags curbside
The City of San Antonio began accepting plastic bags in curbside single-stream carts two years ago. In its first year,...
Florida MRF wants glass, but partner city hesitates
A new materials recovery facility in Florida is ready and willing to accept glass, but a local municipality refuses to...
As cities shift strategies, so does Recyclebank
The City of Fort Worth, Texas is changing its relationship with outreach organization Recyclebank as it works to increase recycling...
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