Group urges Congress to ban EPS foodservice items
As it kicks off its 38th International Coastal Cleanup, environmental group Ocean Conservancy is calling for a nationwide ban on...
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First draft of global plastics agreement released
The first working draft of the United Nations' global plastics agreement lays out the broad strokes of what is intended...
Survey seeks input on glass management
An industry group has launched a survey of recycling industry stakeholders to bring clarity to how they recover glass.
Fiber recycling rates remain high
Data from the American Forest & Paper Association showed that paper and OCC recycling rates held steady in 2022, despite...
LRS opens 25-tons-per-hour MRF in Chicago
LRS has opened a $50 million Chicago MRF, giving the independent garbage and recycling company the ability to serve all...
Comments to EPA emphasize standardization
The U.S. EPA asked for input on its draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, and recycling industry stakeholders have...
Comments on plastics strategy urge source reduction, EPR
The U.S. EPA asked for input on its draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, and recycling industry stakeholders have...
Industry group calls for PCR quality standards
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste suggested the recycling industry in the European Union develop target specifications for processed materials...
Study explores cleanliness of food packaging in bins
In a follow-up to previous research, the Foodservice Packaging Institute performed an audit of food residue on residential recyclables, finding...
e-Stewards to develop an ITAD-specific standard
ITAD companies will soon have a certification option that's more tailored to their daily operations.
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