SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic industry may have spooked the governor into silence.
Source: Is the plastic industry trying to kill SB54, California’s polystyrene ban? – Los Angeles Times
Plastics recycling industry speaks out on tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump was set to implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, effective Feb. 4, then delayed them, creating a rapidly changing trade landscape that furthered uncertainty in the plastics recycling industry.
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Recycling Today
Source: Swedish researchers say plastic recycling delivers benefits – Recycling Today
The bottle recycler and resin manufacturer will stop buying recycled PET but keep other operations open. Recyclers say that could shift the balance of PET capacity in the region and send more material to Mexico.
Closed Loop announced new funding from Capricorn. Meanwhile, CEO Ron Gonen said Circular Services is expanding into organics with its acquisition of North America’s longest continually operating digester.
The state’s organics law requires jurisdictions to procure a certain amount of organic material, but some have struggled. A recent law expands the options and could boost categories such as vermicomposting or edible food recovery.
Women in Circularity: Judi Gregory
In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Judi Gregory, the Principal of Go2Zero Strategies.
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Crystal Bayliss