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.
A new United Nations report lays out a path that could cut plastic pollution by 80 percent by 2040, the authors contend. It calls for a “system change” with three key focuses: accelerating reuse; recycling; and reorienting and diversifying to sustainable alternatives to plastic. And it analyzes opportunities, impacts, and barriers associated with all three focuses.
How to inspire real behavior change among residents
Offering suggestions to increase recycling rates and decrease consumer confusion, The Recycling Partnership’s Center for Sustainable Behavior and Impact released its first report on recycling habits and how to change them.
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Food waste is a huge issue for landfills and the environment, but one company in California is working to digest food waste into renewable natural gas.
Experts outline role of policy in sparking recycling markets
Without a market for a material, recycling it is not economically viable – but how can end markets be created without first recycling the material? Several industry players discussed the role of legislation in market development during a recent webinar.
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Greenpeace claims recycling complicates plastics toxicity
Greenpeace is spotlighting toxic chemicals in recycled plastics in its latest report and calling for global plastics agreement negotiators to focus on reduction.
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Typical global recessions see downturns in all areas of the economy, but a recent report suggests only manufacturing and trade appear to be in a recession.
Study by German research firm Ceresana finds legislated bans are not enough to deter global demand for plastic films and packaging.
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.
ISRI creates ESG guide for smaller recyclers
Small- and medium-sized recycling businesses that are interested in setting up environmental, social and governance plans will soon have a new toolkit to help them.
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