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China ban spurs rise in plastic waste ‘criminal trends’

Improper management of scrap plastics in Southeast Asia and elsewhere has increased sharply in the wake of China’s National Sword policy, according to international law enforcement body Interpol. The organization recently released a report titled “Emerging criminal trends in the …

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California legislature passes recycled content mandate, EPR bills stall for second year in a row

A bill that would require 50% recycled content in plastic beverage containers is headed to the governor. Meanwhile, another major packaging effort failed as the clock ran down on this year's legislative session. … Read More…

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Stakeholders roll out framework for US plastics sustainability

A program called U.S. Plastics Pact, associated with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, will pursue strategies to eliminate unnecessary packaging, increase recyclability, and ensure packaging contains recycled plastic. It has more than 60 industry backers. Launched today, the collaborative effort is …

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PreZero US seeks plastics No. 2-7

Company seeks material for its mechanical recycling plants in California and South Carolina. … Read More…

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APR releases film and flexible packaging recyclability guidance

Association says its PE Film Critical Guidance and Test Documents measure recyclability of submitted packaging. … Read More…

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Industry-supported organics hauling bill comes up short in California legislature

Proponents say AB 2959 would clarify a loophole allowing smaller haulers to undercut franchise agreements and hinder progress toward state diversion targets. Critics said it would hurt the state's efforts to curb organic waste. … Read More…

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Organizations announce plastic recycling initiative

U.S.-based The Recycling Partnership and U.K.-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation among those seeking 100 percent plastic packaging recyclability. Read More… Read More…

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What to expect in domestic recycled paper markets

Recycled paper mill leaders recently weighed in on the factors behind market shifts, how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting generation and demand, and where markets are headed in the future. A July 29 virtual event hosted by Resource Recycling featured …

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ISRI adopts position on minimum recycled plastic content – Recycling Today

The association’s position encourages use of recycled plastics in manufacturing of new goods. Source: ISRI adopts position on minimum recycled plastic content – Recycling Today Read More…

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Glass Recycling: Myth Vs. Fact

Few pros in the recycling industry will say it’s impossible to recycle glass. But many questions remain about this practice, from how glass impacts contamination of the rest of the stream to whether there’s money to be made in working …

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