Weekly News Bulletin: Apr. 5-11, 2024

 

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 Beginning Construction on South Florida's First Landfill Gas to Renewable Gas Facility

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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