It was far from the easiest year to get people’s attention. But the movement to let everyone fix the things they own made big gains in 2020. Source: Top 5 Right to Repair Wins of 2020 – iFixit Read More…
Extended producer responsibility for a wide range of recyclables is gaining steam around the country. Haulers and MRF operators say it’s critical that these proposals are crafted well – both to preserve what already works and allow for much-needed changes. …
Today, Closed Loop Partners released a report dispelling myths and demystifying the rapidly growing landscape of plastic alternatives, with a focus on bio-based plastics, biopolymers and compostable products and packaging. The report unpacks the oppo … Read More…
The project aims to examine an efficient pathway to produce polypropylene (PP) using difficult-to-recycle mixed waste plastic. Source: Agilyx and Braskem to Explore Advanced Recycling Project Read More…
At the recent MRF Summit, held online, recycling leaders tackled a number of trends that are shaping the fortunes of material processors. The 2020 MRF Summit, a collaboration between the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and the Solid Waste …
MRFs that are early participants in a glass certification program recently described the benefits of the new initiative. The Glass Recycling Coalition (GRC) last year launched the MRF glass certification program, which recognizes sorting facilities that invest to improve glass …
Plastic has become ever-present in our life. Yet, only approximately 8.4 percent of plastic is recycled. To address this issue, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are joining the Bio-Optimized Technologies to ke … Read More…
Government, industry, and nonprofit solid waste pros recently convened at a two-day Materials Recovery (MRF) Summit to discuss challenges and opportunities in recycling; to speak of strategies to fight contamination and capture more quality materials … Read More…
With many towns suspending part or all of their recycling due to budget and staff restraints related to the pandemic, recyclers are encouraging towns to cut costs by trying new ways to reuse glass. Many towns have been sending their …
Recycled content, plastics policy, climate connections and racial justice are among top priorities heading into 2021. The event also marked the latest sign of a revived National Recycling Coalition. Source: 5 takeaways on emerging trends from the National Zero Waste Conference | …