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California extends compostable labeling law

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has pushed back the effective date for a state law on labeling compostable packaging materials to mid-2027.Continue Reading→

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Where 3 key waste and recycling bills stand in California | Waste Dive

Bills managing marine flares, establishing a tax exemption for certain Chiquita Canyon compensation payments and expanding composting regulations for certain farmers are still in play after a legislative deadline.

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Study explores reusable containers in California DRS

Study explores reusable containers in California DRS

Consulting firm Eunomia and the Story of Stuff Project have published a feasibility study on how a reusable beverage system in California could be integrated into the state’s existing deposit return system.

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How much do consumers really care about sustainable packaging? | Packaging Dive

Consumers consider packaging sustainability when making purchases, but weigh other characteristics more heavily, according to a study from McKinsey & Co. The consulting firm presents five takeaways based on a consumer survey.

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Recycled glass end users lose federal grant funding

Recycled glass end users lose federal grant funding

Cullet end users Gallo Glass and O-I were among the Department of Energy grant funding recipients who had their awards canceled last month, including one for a project that would directly expand recycled glass capacity. An industry group criticized the funding cuts.

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‘A wild ride’: California EPR regulatory revision process advances | Waste Dive

After reviewing new comments on SB 54, “while I can see we did some things well, there’s some components of our regulations that are still going to need work” prior to formal rulemaking, said CalRecycle Director Zoe Heller.

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Where 3 key waste and recycling bills stand in California

Bills managing marine flares, establishing a tax exemption for certain Chiquita Canyon compensation payments and expanding composting regulations for certain farmers are still in play after a legislative deadline.

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Lawmakers ask Newsom, waste agency to follow plastic legislation law – Los Angeles Times

More than two dozen lawmakers signed a letter urging the governor and CalRecycle to toss regulations drafted to implement landmark plastic legislation they say ignores the law.

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Tetra Pak Fights for Cartons to Carry the ‘Recyclable’ Logo in California

A sustainability executive at one of the world’s largest packaging companies talks about why aseptic and gabletop cartons are not marked as recyclable in the Covered Material Category List as part of California’s SB54 EPR bill and what the company is doing about that. We also talk about shifting consumer awareness about packaging sustainability, the need for more education, and concerns about extended producer responsibility (EPR).

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Want to understand CalRecycle’s chemical recycling rules? You’ll need to pay – Los Angeles Times

CalRecycle’s latest attempt at rules to implement the state’s plastic waste law is under fire — including for its decision to use ISO guidelines on hazardous waste that cost nearly $200 to access.

Source: Want to understand CalRecycle’s chemical recycling rules? You’ll need to pay – Los Angeles Times