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At Waste Expo last week, executives from several MRF operators and private-sector recyclers detailed worries about material ownership and “stranded assets” as recycling policy evolves. At the same time, some MRF leaders voiced clear support for EPR frameworks. Continue Reading→
Source: Processors worry they’ll be left out of packaging EPR system
The suit alleges that Sunshine Gas Producers stopped making payments after agreeing to use excess gas for an RNG facility, which has not been built so far.
Projects in California and Italy have ramped up slower than planned, prompting financial challenges. CEO Andrew Benedek urged investors not to “give up hope” on the company, citing the tailwinds behind RNG in its core markets.
Colorado chooses brand group to lead EPR
In a big step toward implementing one of the nation’s first extended producer responsibility programs for packaging, Colorado selected Circular Action Alliance as its producer responsibility organization.
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Editor’s Take: Why the Green Guides matter (and don’t)
After Keurig Green Mountain reached a class-action settlement in a case concerning the company’s K-Cup recyclability claims, the plaintiffs anticipated the brand owner would end up paying consumers $1.25 million.
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Certifier debuts electronics recycled-content certification
Environmental and sustainability certifier SCS Global Services launched a recycled-content certification for the electrical and electronic equipment industries that verifies the total percentage of recycled materials in products.
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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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How can we best encourage good recycling habits? A professor and solid waste consultant says the key is to understand your audience.Continue Reading→
Source: Outreach optimization
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.