California is set to invest millions in innovations meant to make its container deposit return system operate more efficiently. BottleBank shares lessons from its first two years in operation as a mobile bag drop program.
Month: October 2024
As thermoforms get called an “untapped source” for reclaimed PET, Rumpke Waste & Recycling plans to begin accepting the containers in curbside recycling.
Source: Thermoform reclamation rises along with rPET demand | Packaging Dive
Newly approved laws include updates to SB 1383 organics recycling regulations, propane cylinder restrictions and market development program extensions. Vetoed bills cover container deposits and organics assistance.
Source: California Gov. Newsom signs and vetoes multiple organics, recycling bills | Waste Dive
Several big recycling updates came out of the Golden State this weekend, including new policy, a lawsuit challenging ExxonMobil’s chemical recycling claims and an update about carpet recycling rates.Continue Reading→
As part of a joint initiative with GreenBlue, The Recycling Partnership (The Partnership) released its U.S. Community Recycling Program Acceptance Data
Berry Global CEO Kevin Kwilinski said in a statement the bill could “significantly increase use of recycled material in new products.” The legislation would also task EPA with setting certain national plastic recycling standards.
Source: Recycling bill in Congress calls for 30% recycled content in plastic packaging | Packaging Dive