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California’s Pioneering Strides In Plastic Management
A comprehensive look at the legislation guiding California’s recycling goals. This article appeared in the March 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. California, a national forerunner in environmental advocacy, continues to implement packaging …
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Lawmakers are taking another several whacks at California’s plastics proliferation.
Source: California’s incredible expanding plastics ban – POLITICO
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Source: Texas group seeks cooperation with California on container recycling – Recycling Today
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The U.S. EPA received 45 state priority climate action plans, the first step in accessing Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding.
A global study identified 61 PFAS chemicals in food packaging that are not authorized for use in such products
Source: 61 Unexpected PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Food Packaging | Scientific American
Report takes aim at drop-off recycling system
An investigation that placed tracking devices in bundles of Amazon’s plastic packaging and dropped them off in store collection receptacles around the U.S. found a “failing” drop-off collection system, its authors said. Amazon responded by noting it can’t control how material is handled once it enters the recycling system.
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Office of Public Affairs For Immediate Release: March 8, 2024 News Release #2024-03 Media Contact: Lance Klug 916-341-6293 | [email protected] SACRAMENTO – Taking action to address growing global plastic pollution while spurring innovation and job creation, California is launching new recycling regulations, reforms and funding to reduce single-use plastic…
Biodegradable and plant-based plastics are booming — but still come with climate and chemical concerns.
Source: Bioplastics: sustainable solution or distraction from the plastic waste crisis? – EHN