Study: Reclaimers discharge ample microplastics
Research from the UK found that plastic recycling facilities are discharging microplastics into water systems and suggested both further research and stronger wastewater filtration systems to address the pollution.
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EPA will collect public comments on the draft strategy through the docket in Regulations.gov for 45 days once published in the Federal Register.
Source: US EPA releases draft of strategy to prevent plastic pollution – Recycling Today
Even Bay Area cities with organics programs are new to working with food donation organizations. Now, local waste professionals are learning new skills to help meet a 20% edible food waste reduction goal by 2030.
The new rule, designed to complement previous measures mandating that manufacturers transition, will allow more of a ramp-up period after advocacy by waste companies.
ReFED and multiple advocacy groups are calling on Congress to include greater funding and new policy initiatives at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and EPA.
Solarcycle recently raised series A funding and received a U.S. Department of Energy research grant. CEO and co-founder Suvi Sharma said his company is scaling up as the solar industry begins to seriously contend with circularity.
Among the organics recycling challenges du jour is microplastics contamination in compost and digestate. Two-part article series starts with an overview and ends with findings of current research. Part I
Source: Microplastics: The What, Where, Why And Impact | BioCycle
CalRecycle releases recycled-content reports
Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo and other big beverage brands achieved California’s mandate to use 15% PCR in their bottles last year, but the list of smaller brands that failed to hit the target – or even report data to the state – stretches over 500 companies long.
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Hundreds comment on Green Guides updates
The Federal Trade Commission requested comments on its revisions to the Green Guides and got 850 responses, with many calling for a crackdown on deceptive claims and better definitions of key terms.
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