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Chemical recycler Resynergi receives $18M for decentralized facility plan

The startup envisions co-locating its modular pyrolysis facilities with MRFs and other recycling facilities to gather more plastic and reduce transportation costs. The funding round is meant to help Resynergi’s scale-up process.

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Newsom sends California back to the drawing board on EPR implementation

Following public input, multiple revisions and a missed deadline to finalize SB 54 rules, one state Democrat called progress “significantly delayed.” Some environmental advocates say they would again consider a ballot initiative.

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California PET recyclers adapting ahead of Evergreen downsizing

The bottle recycler and resin manufacturer will stop buying recycled PET but keep other operations open. Recyclers say that could shift the balance of PET capacity in the region and send more material to Mexico.

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Closed Loop continues growth with new investment, organics acquisition

Closed Loop announced new funding from Capricorn. Meanwhile, CEO Ron Gonen said Circular Services is expanding into organics with its acquisition of North America’s longest continually operating digester.

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California law aims to expand options for compost procurement under SB 1383

The state’s organics law requires jurisdictions to procure a certain amount of organic material, but some have struggled. A recent law expands the options and could boost categories such as vermicomposting or edible food recovery.

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California withdraws Advanced Clean Fleets EPA waiver request

The proposed rule would have required manufacturers to phase out diesel trucks by 2036.

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Waste Connections closes embattled Chiquita Canyon Landfill in California

The site, which was the second-largest active landfill in Los Angeles County, faced years of legal and regulatory pressure. County officials are now focused on regional cost and environmental implications.

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California PRO names former CalRecycle director as state lead

Rachel Wagoner, former director of CalRecycle, will become CAA’s executive director for the state, where she will help oversee the rollout of an EPR for packaging law.

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How to build circularity for PET, polyester textiles: study

The study, commissioned by Eastman and conducted by Systemiq with input from The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners, promotes a range of EPR, reuse, and chemical and mechanical recycling improvements.

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EPA calls for developing national EPR framework

The agency released the finalized National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution on Thursday, as the international community seeks to finish negotiating a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution.