Why collaboration on plastic waste still matters
Six years ago, the U.S. Plastics Pact launched at a moment of rising concern about plastic waste and growing momentum...
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Industrial sources drive rise in PVC recycling
Volumes of post-industrial PVC recycled in 2024 rose by 10% from 2019 levels, while post-consumer sources fell and missed a...
End markets, policy key to RPET viability
Longer-term actions support domestic RPET markets and can help prevent the loss of public trust in recycling systems, industry experts...
Judge blocks four groups from joining Oregon Recycling Act injunction
A judge has shut the door on four industry groups seeking to join NAW's Oregon EPR injunction and clarified who's...
Trump’s Section 232 tariff overhaul provides mixed results for recycling industry
A sweeping overhaul of the Section 232 steel and aluminum derivatives tariff program took effect April 6, slashing duty rates...
Independents complement primary PRO in state EPR
Separate producer responsibility organizations for specialized packaging such as petroleum products can help ensure success for everyone, according to the...
APR releases first semiannual Design Guide update
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has published the first semiannual APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability. Now in its...
With RPET in crisis, focus turns to solutions
Stakeholders from across the RPET value chain share concrete solutions for the short term to help prevent further loss of...
Women in Circularity: Lisa Puckett
In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Lisa Puckett of BayArea Compliance.
Quebec PRO reflects on first year of packaging EPR
The province's all-packaging collection approach has simplified messaging while providing lessons for the PRO as well as for industry.
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