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Demand for Recycled PET Sparks New Investment Strategies in Collections and Processing

The PET recycling industry is seeing record-high recycling rates and increased demand for recycled PET (rPET), driven by corporate commitments and legislative mandates, but meeting future goals will require significant investments in collection and processing infrastructure. Companies like Republic Services are pioneering integrated recycling projects, while the industry pushes for better collection systems and advancements in PET recycling technology to support a more circular economy.
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Merging Sustainability & U.S. Manufacturing: Insights from Closed Loop Partners’ Croke

In this Waste360 Q&A, Bridget Croke, managing director at Closed Loop Partners, names some of the industries leading the charge and highlights ideas they are testing along their journey.
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CARE Grants Accelerate Innovation, Expand Recycling and Collection

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How AI Trends Like Deep Learning and Real-Time Monitoring Are Shaping Recycling in 2025

Dr. Volker Rehrmann of TOMRA Recycling highlights advancements in decarbonizing aluminum recycling and emerging solutions for lesser-known material streams, including textiles and wood.
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Data Shows 30% Increase in Wasted Food During the Summer Season

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Companies Seek Federal EPR: How Producers Can Prepare

Governments and industries are grappling with the dual challenge of managing global waste responsibly while keeping costs manageable as landfill space diminishes and disposal expenses increase. The push for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, already established in Europe and gaining traction in the U.S., underscores a shift towards holding manufacturers accountable for managing their products’ end-of-life disposal, particularly single-use packaging, amidst inadequate recycling infrastructure.
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Breaking It Down: The Chemical Recycling/Mass Balance Debate

Proponents say mass balance negates the need to duplicate billions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure to keep recycled and virgin materials separate throughout the value chain, thus enabling scale up. Opponents say making recycled claims on what can’t be physically traced is misleading.
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EPA Launches New Website to Improve Transparency in Permitting

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Food Date Labeling Act Returns to the Legislature

Research shows confusion over date labels accounts for 8 percent of consumer food waste in the U.S., costing around $30 billion a year. In this Q&A Dana Gunders, executive director of ReFED, updates us on the status of the Food Date Labeling Act, introduced to the legislature for the third time.
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How to Design Sustainable Packaging That Resonates with Consumers

Recycled content is leading the pack today, though material makers and designers in quest of a piece of the market are chasing all types of innovations. They are working on packaging made from agricultural waste and captured carbon emissions, among other unconventional sources.