The decision to close the Stanislaus County facility comes two years after California removed incentives for jurisdictions to route their waste to incineration. Reworld said it will focus on business opportunities elsewhere.
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In nationwide first, California passes EPR for textiles
California has become the first state to approve extended producer responsibility for textiles, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation enacting the program on Sept. 28.
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Between greenwashing, confusing terminology and a lack of information, a lot gets lost in translation, according to speakers from the National Retail Federation, NielsenIQ and others at recent industry events.
Source: Consumers are confused by packaging sustainability claims | Packaging Dive
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Source: Recycling-related bills greenlit in California – Recycling Today
Newly approved laws include updates to SB 1383 organics recycling regulations, propane cylinder restrictions and market development program extensions. Vetoed bills cover container deposits and organics assistance.
Source: California Gov. Newsom signs and vetoes multiple organics, recycling bills | Waste Dive
Several big recycling updates came out of the Golden State this weekend, including new policy, a lawsuit challenging ExxonMobil’s chemical recycling claims and an update about carpet recycling rates.Continue Reading→
Coordinated lawsuits target the company’s role in pollution and describe the limitations of mechanical and advanced recycling to manage waste. Packaging companies have partnered with ExxonMobil to source recycled plastics.
Apple expands activation locks to phone parts
Apple’s latest operating system update will expand a feature unpopular with reuse and repair advocates to not just cover the phone as a whole but also individual parts.
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If the bill is signed, California could become the first state to adopt a textile extended producer responsibility program. Lawmakers also approved EPR updates for paint, carpet and marine flares.
Meanwhile, bills that could have restricted PFAS in plastic packaging and updated the state’s packaging EPR law stalled prior to the end of the legislative session.