Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), a landmark, first-in-the-country, textile-recycling bill from Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), passed the California Assembly
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Seeking to quash a regulatory change that would remove over 100 million pounds of North American post-consumer resin demand per year, EFS-Plastics, Merlin Plastics and PreZero US have joined together to advocate for retaining recycled-content reusable plastic bags in California’s bag regulations.Continue Reading→
Source: Recycling firms unite to oppose reusable plastic bag ban
The bill calls for ending the carpet recycling program in favor of a new EPR model that adds artificial turf, carpet pads and “resilient flooring.” CARE, which runs the program, says the plan would destroy carpet recycling in the state.
Source: California carpet EPR bill aims to restructure recycling program | Waste Dive
Zoe Heller is well-known in the industry for her work with CalRecycle and the U.S. EPA. Supporters says her skill set will help her manage the demands of the role as California works through major recycling, organics and diversion programs.
Source: Well-known circular economy specialist appointed as CalRecycle director | Waste Dive
The public comment period will run until April 23, when CalRecycle will host a public hearing. The agency estimates more than 13,000 producers would be affected by the regulation.
Rachel Machi Wagoner will leave her role after three years in the position. The director job will be challenging to fill, industry experts say, as the agency is in the middle of implementing several high-profile laws.
Source: CalRecycle director stepping down in March | Waste Dive
California picks EPR producer group and releases draft rules
California is moving ahead on implementation of its extended producer responsibility law. The state agency recently released a draft of the regulations and selected a producer responsibility organization.
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The brand-led organization will be the state’s sole PRO, following its selection as Colorado’s PRO and a member of Maryland’s EPR advisory committee. CAA had been working in California to connect with packaging producers.
Source: California names Circular Action Alliance its producer responsibility organization | Packaging Dive
A combination of headwinds, such as high interest rates, new competition in California and changing consumer habits have hit the glass recycler hard in recent years.
Source: Major glass recycler Strategic Materials files for bankruptcy amid market pressures | Waste Dive
California roundup: Breaking down 2023 legislation
Another busy legislative season is winding down in California. Several recycling-related bills made it to the governor’s desk this year, dealing with the right to repair, extended producer responsibility and the state’s deposit return system. Others didn’t make it to the finish line.
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