Recology begins funding $4.5M ballot initiative to tax plastics in California
The service provider leads an effort to fund a range of new waste and recycling efforts with billions of dollars in fees from producers, while banning expanded polystyrene containers. The question could go before voters in November.Continue Reading→
Industry group makes case for paper in the classroom
Paper and Packaging Board says students, workers need time away from electronic screens.Continue Reading→
Michigan recycling efforts to receive $2M boost
The post Michigan recycling efforts to receive $2M boost appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Detroit and other Michigan municipalities will bolster their recycling efforts this year thanks to grant funds from public and private sources. Multiple communities across the state will scale up the “Know It Before You Throw It”
Krysteline aims to spur glass recycling efforts in Colombia
British equipment company signs distribution agreement with LUP Colombia S.A.S.Continue Reading→
Seeking North America’s ferrous scrap processors
Is your company among the largest ferrous scrap processors in North America?Continue Reading→
Is China one step closer to a green light for nonferrous scrap?
Report indicates key review on reclassifying some red metal and aluminum scrap is complete.Continue Reading→
China & Asia Circular Plastics Summit 2020 set for April 27-28
April Shanghai conference looks at plastics sustainability and recycling issues in Asia.Continue Reading→
Recycled paper prices stay low
The post Recycled paper prices stay low appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Prices for recovered OCC and fiber bales are still in the dumps, but the value of natural HDPE bales has remained at record highs. The national average for corrugated containers (PS 11) remains around $25 per ton. OCC
EPA Responds to Puerto Rico Earthquakes; Assessing Sites and Facilities to Help the Puerto Rico Government
San Juan, Puerto Rico The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responding to the recent series of damaging earthquakes in Puerto Rico. EPA is working under a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission assignment focused on lending aid to the U.S.Continue Reading→
Taco Bell wants compostable, recyclable packaging by 2025
The chain will also remove harmful chemicals like PFAS, phthalates and BPA from its consumer packaging as part of a larger sustainability initiative.Continue Reading→
