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Backers of Utah paper mill say project is moving forward

Crossroads Paper recently drew capital from an investment firm as it continues to develop a $320 million containerboard mill that would serve as a big buyer of recycled fiber in the western U.S. … Read More…

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A Unified Recycling Vision for the United States

Whew! With over two thirds of adults having received at least one dose of the vaccine – we are starting to go out and resume our normal lives. Things are opening up at an unprecedented (ha ha) rate. And after …

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The Food System’s Carbon Footprint Has Been Vastly Underestimated | Civil Eats

A new analysis pins one-third of global greenhouse gases on the food system by including long-overlooked factors such as transportation, packaging, and waste. Source: The Food System’s Carbon Footprint Has Been Vastly Underestimated | Civil Eats Read More…

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Nation’s first packaging EPR bill is signed into law

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Biden issues executive order on right-to-repair

The White House is encouraging federal regulators to protect independent repair of consumer electronics, agricultural equipment and more, according to an executive order issued Friday. President Joe Biden on July 9 issued a wide-reaching executive order aiming to promote competition …

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California report sparks debate over PP collection

A government-convened commission of California recycling stakeholders has outlined steps to boost markets and cut contamination. But the group’s report also leaves polypropylene off a key initial list of accepted materials, drawing quick pushback from national associations. The California Statewide …

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What’s Happening With Aluminum, Glass, Paper, and Containerboards?

Commodities gurus in aluminum beverage cans, glass, paper, and containerboards gave a snapshot of how these materials are faring and projections for the future at last Wednesday’s WasteExpo session: Commodities Updates, End Markets & Export Oppor … Read More…

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Experts provide 30 fixes for California recycling system

A government-convened commission of California recycling stakeholders has outlined steps to boost markets and cut contamination. But the group’s report also leaves PP plastic off a key initial list of accepted materials, drawing quick pushback from national associations. The California …

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Recycled Organics As Drought Resilience Tools | BioCycle

Application of organics increases soil water, resulting in greater drought tolerance for non-irrigated crops and less frequent irrigation for irrigated crops. Source: Recycled Organics As Drought Resilience Tools | BioCycle Read More…

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Oregon legislation revamps recycling in multiple ways

The Oregon House and Senate last week approved a bill establishing extended producer responsibility for packaging and adding other elements to the state’s recycling system, including new requirements for MRFs and an evaluation program for product labels. The legislation now …

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