Rhode Island bill would make brands pay for recycling
Rhode Island legislators have introduced a bill that requires brand owners to nearly double the recycling rate for packaging over...
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Maine bill overhauls state composting and recycling efforts
Maine legislators are mulling a wide-ranging bill meant to help the state meet its 50 percent diversion goal. Legislative Document...
Global groups offer plan for plastics sustainability
A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation argues plastics recycling must play a vital role in achieving a "new plastics...
Tracking mixed-waste processing in North America
In recent months, a number of communities in North America have inched closer to exploring mixed-waste processing, while other projects...
Plastic bottle recycling tonnage increases
U.S. plastic bottle recycling rose in 2014, continuing a long-term trend dating back to the 1990s. According to the 25th...
Nestle Waters leader opens up on recent rPET efforts
The CEO of Nestle Waters says when it comes to long-term economics, relying on recycled content is a strong bet....
Europe sees small boost in PET recovery
Recycling of PET containers continues to increase across Europe, according to a recent report. The trade group Petcore Europe estimates...
Redemption rate in Oregon down to 68 percent
Lagging redemption rates in Oregon may spell the introduction of a 10-cent deposit on most beverage containers sold in the...
U.S. recycling rate remains just above 34 percent
A just-released report from the U.S. EPA indicates the 2013 national recycling rate was 34.3 percent, barely budging from 2012's...
Aluminum can recycling rate reaches 56.7 percent
The recycling rate for aluminum cans reached its highest level in 17 years, although an estimated $800 million worth of...
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