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GE announces first US wind turbine blade recycling program with Veolia

Blades, the only turbine component not getting recycled, will now be shredded to replace raw material for cement manufacturing with lower CO2 emissions. … Read More…

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Research shows recycled concrete can outperform traditional construction

Results of a new five-year study of recycled concrete show that it performs as well, and in several cases, even better than conventional concrete, researchers say. … Read More…

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Republic Services highlights plastic market limitations, clarifies EPR stances, in report

A recent report, stemming from a shareholder resolution this year, shows the financial complexities around managing mixed plastics. It's also the latest sign of an industry shift on the rising producer responsibility discussion. … Read More…

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Research firm lists plastic recycling as growth sector

Lux Research places the sector alongside autonomous vehicles as a “technology to watch” in 2021. … Read More…

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JS Capital Management takes minority stake in Closed Loop Partners

The investment expands the organizations’ existing partnership. … Read More…

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Governor Gavin Newsom Appoints CalRecycle’s New Director

Rachel Wagoner, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director of the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). … Read More…

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Sustainability reporting nearly universal among large companies, survey finds

Although some reporting standards are widely used, there isn’t a single framework for companies to ensure accurate measurement and communication of their environmental impact, a KPMG survey found.  … Read More…

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An In-Depth Look at the EPA’s National Recycling Strategy

America's recycling rate was “well below” 10% in 1970 at the inception of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler told attendees of the third annual America Recycles Summit. The establishment of the agency allowed … Read More…

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Urgency around climate change, plastics ramps up circular economy interest in US

Georgia Sherwin of Closed Loop Partners highlights how the concept is becoming more tangible for businesses, with a look at implications for reuse models, policies and diversity in the sector. … Read More…

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NAPCOR shares progress report on its PET thermoform recycling

The progress made over the years involves package manufacturers, converters, MRF operators and end users. … Read More…