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Oregon finalizes statewide recycling list as part of EPR law implementation

In addition to standardizing what can be collected curbside and through special programs, the new rules also define “responsible” end markets and require PROs to manage materials according to relevant environmental and labor rules.

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Recyclers urge collaboration with brands, end of ‘Franken-plastics’ to boost circularity

Speakers from LRS, Myplas, P&G, PMMI, Rumpke and more connected at the Packaging Recycling Summit to hash out ways to improve recycling and product recyclability as “really, really rapid” packaging changes occur.

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ISRI and APR Release Updated Recycled Plastic Specifications

ISRI, “Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry™, and The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) have announced the latest update to the ISRI Specifications and APR Model Bale Specifications to include updated recycled p
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US recycling rates have stagnated. Can collaborative packaging solutions turn them around?

Speakers from consumer brands like Coca-Cola and recyclers like Rumpke discussed how to send more recyclables to MRFs at the Packaging Recycling Summit.