Amazon plastic use flat despite shift to paper
In its latest sustainability report, the e-commerce giant noted a decrease of less than 1% for volumes of single-use plastic...
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RecyClass hits 500 EU recyclability evals
The most recent evaluations include Avery Dennison's RFID tag for PET bottles, ahead of the first PPWR enforcement in mid-August.
Interest up, volume down for battery recycling
Online engagement spurred a spike in battery collection sites, according to The Battery Network, although total participation fell slightly on...
Groups say injunction doesn’t settle labeling issues
Californians Against Waste and the National Stewardship Action Council say a federal injunction blocking SB 343 pauses enforcement but still...
US recycling rates rise despite drop in bottles
Although rates saw slight gains over two years, the data highlight the need for policy solutions to unlock growth in...
Federal funds boost critical mineral research efforts
A Midwest consortium plans to use the money to build up domestic mineral recovery and processing efforts.
Greg Saxon to lead The Recycling Partnership
New CEO will take over for the nonprofit group’s founder next week.
APR adds PCR content verification to cert program
The new producer standard is based on ISO chain-of-custody and traceability requirements, to provide third-party verification of PCR claims.
Unpacking the Starbucks cup data
Upon close examination, data casting doubt on the coffee giant's recycling claims raises more questions than it answers.
SCS launches chem recycling standard
SCS Global Services now provides third-party verification of responsible non-mechanical recycling processes, in line with a new global standard.
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