Recyclers request government mandates for recycled plastic content in bags
More than a dozen signatories are asking for recycled content legislation or procurement policies in Canada, amid initial estimates that 300,000 tons of plastic bags were disposed in North America last year due to lack of end markets.Continue Reading→
Why recycling should be accessible to every American
Recyclops CEO Ryan Smith discusses how global commodity restrictions revealed inequities in the U.S. and what it will take to expand rural access.Continue Reading→
Recycled paper cups tested for use in magazine production
Stora Enso tests use of recycled paper cups in magazine paper production.Continue Reading→
Rhode Island restarts Let’s Recycle RIght! Campaign
The relaunched recycling education campaign will feature radio, online and social media ads.Continue Reading→
Recycling Partnership opens 2019 grants
The partnership made several changes to its 2019 grant requirements.Continue Reading→
CalRecycle awards grants to boost plastic, glass recycling efforts
State agency awards more than $11 million to five companies.Continue Reading→
Breaking through barriers to boost recycling rates
Four unique perspectives on how to address challenges with sustainability goals and recycling education.Continue Reading→
President Trump announces 25 percent tariff on $200B of Chinese imports
The announcement came hours after trade talks in Washington stalled between the two nations.Continue Reading→
Dow looks to double reach of EnergyBag effort
The post Dow looks to double reach of EnergyBag effort appeared first on Resource Recycling News. An initiative that collects hard-to-recycle packaging from the curb in several cities could be extended to another 100,000 households by the end of this year, a plastics executive said. The Hefty EnergyBag program was launched
How to help West Coast cities? Target contamination
The post How to help West Coast cities? Target contamination appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Local recycling programs develop differently, and effectively providing support involves meeting municipalities where they’re at. The Recycling Partnership is employing that mantra to boost the viability of materials recovery in California, Oregon and Washington. The
