Lack of consumer clarity with terms like “biodegradable” and “made from plants” can result in materials entering the wrong disposal stream, according to a report from BPI and Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium.
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The California Air Resources Board is in the process of updating its Landfill Methane Regulation for the first time since 2010, with an eye toward new technologies and better practices to reduce emissions.
The U.S. EPA wants its new map, which shows numerous details like recycling infrastructure locations, to be a comprehensive resource for the country. It says it needs help from the industry to make it more accurate.
Recyclers, plastic industry groups and environmentalists agree that plastic pollution must end, but UN talks in Paris show groups still disagree on the path to get there. A draft agreement won’t be ready until November.
The Little Hoover Commission, a bipartisan group appointed by state officials, found that California is “poised to miss” its 2025 organic waste reduction targets. Companies such as Republic Services said it’s too late to turn back.
Anaergia hopes to buy time to gain better access to feedstock and ramp up its largest facility. It cites ongoing delays associated with SB 1383 and Los Angeles commercial organics recycling enforcement.
A right to repair bill, plus a bottle bill update and a hauler work stoppage bill, survived a key legislative crossover deadline.
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.
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.