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Codigestion Of Food Waste In California | BioCycle

New report finds that half of California’s landfill-bound food waste could instead be diverted and codigested at wastewater treatment plants in the state. Source: Codigestion Of Food Waste In California | BioCycle Read More…

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COVID-19 fiber shortage drives carton recovery project

A North American mill operator is sourcing multi-layer cartons to make up for a decline in recycled paper tied to pandemic shutdowns. Sustana Fiber, which operates mills in Quebec and Wisconsin, recently announced a supply agreement with Quebec-based MRF operator …

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Used device marketplace nets major capital

Back Market this week announced an investment round netting the company $335 million, the latest large dollar figure the company has raised for its refurbished electronics marketplace business. The company, which entered the North American market with a New York …

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Industry group calls for billions in recycling investment

The Recycling Partnership says $17 billion in funding for the domestic residential recycling sector could increase the national recycling rate to nearly 70%. The industry group today released a report titled “Paying it Forward: Investment in Recycling Will Pay Dividends,” …

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Solar panels are ‘the new CRT’ but sector is preparing

As renewable energy trends push more PV modules into the market, processors are developing strategies and SERI is considering adding the material to R2 guidance. … Read More…

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R2 TAC receives proposal to add photovoltaic panels to R2 Standard

The organization says the process to include PV panels would take more than two years. … Read More…

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Recovered paper continues to enjoy robust demand

Domestic demand for old corrugated containers remains strong in the May buying period. … Read More…

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Composting infrastructure coalition seeks hundreds of millions for federal grants, loans

With the Biden administration's focuses on climate, environmental justice and infrastructure investment, advocates and trade groups view now as an apt time to pursue $200 million across a decade to help expand U.S. composting. … Read More…

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EPA leader connects recycling and environmental justice

The U.S. EPA’s top environmental justice official has a message for recycling operators: Don’t wait for a conflict to arise to start engaging with the community that surrounds you. Matthew Tejada, who since 2013 has been director of the U.S. …

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Getting the most out of methane reduction | TheHill

We need to focus on the most cost-effective methods with the greatest potential for overall methane abatement. Source: Getting the most out of methane reduction | TheHill Read More…