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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…