Association says its PE Film Critical Guidance and Test Documents measure recyclability of submitted packaging. … Read More…
Month: August 2020
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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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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The COVID-19 pandemic has made consumers re-evaluate their wardrobes and the fashion industry is listening. It turns out greenhouse gas emissions from textile and clothing factories has reached 1.2 billion tons per year and the impact on the environm Read …
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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 …
A proposed California bill addressing organic byproducts used for livestock feed has triggered ongoing dispute among multiple stakeholders. Under AB 2959 jurisdictions could require grocers, restaurants and other retail food establishments to use a Read More… Read More…
The food-technology company Treasure8 is joining forces with PA Consulting, a global innovation and transformation consultancy firm, to battle food waste and improve access to affordable, nutrient-dense food options. “Our ultimate purpose is and always has been to Deploy Nutrition for Humanity, …
In a year upended by major challenges, corrugated boxes are emerging as a potential bright spot for recyclers. But shifts from industrial and commercial volumes over to residential collection have generated quality concerns. Read More… Read More…