EPR Policies Now Attracting Federal Attention
Several different policy strategies aimed at increasing recycling rates have recently garnered federal attention, including extended producer responsibility (EPR) and container deposits...Read More »
Smart Cities and Waste, a Look into a Greener Future
The proliferation of 'smart' technology has ushered in an era of transformative change in urban living, with 'smart cities' emerging as a focal point for technological innovation aimed at tackling urban challenges and enhancing sustainability...Read More »
California Composting Legislation Leads to Growth in the Industry
A year after California's law mandating organics recycling went into effect, the initial results indicate high landfill diversion rates and significant market growth...Read More »
UBQ Materials looks to build its First Waste-To-Thermoplastic facility in the US
UBQ, founded in 2012, has recently experienced significant growth in its production capabilities and established high-profile brand partnerships, fueled by increasing demand for bio-based and post-consumer recycled materials. The company raised $170 million in a funding round led by TPG Rise in 2021...Read More »
Eastman Receives DOE Funding for Second Molecular Recycling Facility in the US
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has chosen Eastman, a global specialty materials company, for award negotiations of up to $375 million in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act...Read More »
PCR vs Virgin Resin Battle Continues but PCR Receives Help from Governments
At the recent Plastics Recycling Conference, industry experts discussed the ongoing challenges faced by recyclers in the post-consumer resin (PCR) market, emphasizing the need for increased demand to counteract these obstacles...Read More »
Veolia Makes Strides in the Fight Against PFAS in US Water
Veolia, the largest private operator of water services in the United States, has reached a significant milestone in treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in America's drinking water...Read More »
New York to Revamp and Strengthen 2022 Right-to-Repair Law
New York, the first U.S. state to pass a right-to-repair law covering electronics, may also become the first state to amend such a law...Read More »
Nopetro Renewables has begun construction of Southern Florida's first landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) facility, a $40 million project in Indian River County...Read More »
Odessa, TX Teams Up with the Diamondback Solid Waste Facility and Recycling Center
The City of Odessa, Texas, has embarked on a new partnership with the Diamondback Solid Waste Facility and Recycling Center, a family-operated facility, to enhance the city's recycling programs...Read More »
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