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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…

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Closed Loop Partners maps plastic recycling infrastructure, packaging waste in new tool – Recycling Today

The tool is designed to guide investors, brands, entrepreneurs and policymakers to make data-driven decisions and collaborate on plastics circularity, according to the firm. Source: Closed Loop Partners maps plastic recycling infrastructure, packaging waste in new tool – Recycling Today Read More…

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Biden’s Build Back Better is an opportunity for organics recyclers

Jeremy Brosowsky, CEO of Agricity, makes the case for why food waste reduction and composting should be a key part of the next administration's economic recovery and climate change efforts. … Read More…

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Companies That Perform Well on Sustainability Criteria Likely to Be More Resilient

COVID-19 has revealed yet another reason for investors to pay attention to a company's actions on sustainability: “companies that do well on sustainability criteria are likely to be more resilient than those that do not when an unexpected crisis occu …

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