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California’s composting mandate is driving market growth
It’s been a year since a California law mandating organics recycling went into effect, and initial results show both high landfill diversion rates and strong market growth.
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2023 was a tough year for sustainability, even though renewable energy investments reached new highs….
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Plastic bag drop-off resource is taken off-line
The longest-running comprehensive guide to public drop-off sites accepting plastic film has been taken down, leaving a gap in consumer-facing recycling information for bags and other flexible packaging.
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Speakers from consumer brands like Coca-Cola and recyclers like Rumpke discussed how to send more recyclables to MRFs at the Packaging Recycling Summit.
Apple supports the concept of federal right-to-repair legislation, and it will voluntarily extend the requirements of California’s new repair law to the rest of the U.S., Apple’s repair boss said Tuesday. Continue Reading→
Source: In federal briefing, Apple supports national repair law
The new ‘right to repair’ law could slow down the dumping of e-waste into our landfills and save customers and recycling firms millions of dollars.
Source: California’s new ‘right to repair’ law is embraced by recyclers – Los Angeles Times
The calls to pause a California law aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills downplay the importance of reducing methane emissions.
Source: Opinion | Why California shouldn’t pause its organic waste law
Supporters say the new payment structure will better reflect short-term commodity market fluctuations. The law also expands coverage to millions of 100% fruit and vegetable juice containers.
Newsom also vetoed a plastic gift card ban and several bills related to packaging. He has yet to take action on a bottle bill update.
Source: California Gov. Newsom vetoes bills on franchise agreements, SB 54 updates | Waste Dive