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PFAS Contaminants: Where They Came From, Why They Persist & What We Can Do

The chemical group referred to as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) — more popularly called…

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Coca-Cola, bottlers plan recycling tech investments

Coca-Cola, bottlers plan recycling tech investments

The Coca-Cola Company and eight of its bottling partners launched a $137.7 million venture capital fund to help spark sustainability innovations.

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Groups to EPA: Consider source reduction and EPR

Groups to EPA: Consider source reduction and EPR

Ahead of the July 31 deadline, the EPA has received nearly 100 comments on its draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, many of them calling for federal-level programs. 

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Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste

New research shows that Americans may have absorbed public messaging about the importance of recycling too well.

Source: Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste

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Do deposits decrease beverage sales? Study says no

Do deposits decrease beverage sales? Study says no

A study looking at two decades of beverage sale trends around the world found that there was no decrease in sales when deposit return systems went into effect or were expanded. 

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Anaergia Selected to Design, Build and Operate Organic Waste-to-Renewable Energy Project in San Diego County

BURLINGTON, Ontario –Anaergia Inc. (TSX: ANRG) today announced it has been selected as the Energy Recovery Contractor for a new system that will produce renewable power from wastewater sludge at the East County Advanced Water Purification (East
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Congress Asks iFixit if the Right to Repair Exists | iFixit News

Tuesday, the Intellectual Property subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Right to Repair. iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens testified.

Source: Congress Asks iFixit if the Right to Repair Exists | iFixit News

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Coca-Cola Accelerates Reusable Packaging Pilots | Consumer Goods Technology

The Coca-Cola Company is moving forward with several reusable packaging pilots in North America, including one that replaces single-use cups with reusable ones at large venues.

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Wash-off labels continue to gain ground as brands look to make their containers more readily recyclable | Waste Dive

While the concept has been around for years, the emergence of producer responsibility laws and other recycling targets could make it more mainstream.

Source: Wash-off labels continue to gain ground as brands look to make their containers more readily recyclable | Waste Dive

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California Right to Repair charges ahead

People in the Golden State just want to fix their stuff. Sacramento lawmakers are doing something about it.

Source: California Right to Repair charges ahead