Plastic bottles don’t have to be the future: but what would catalyze a shift away from this packaging format?
Source: Beyond plastic bottles: Innovation opportunities in beverage packaging
Author: Bob Hollis
‘Operational readiness is high’ as Oregon rolls out EPR
Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Oregon is officially implemented, with the first dollars from producer fees flowing out to the communities most in need as of July 1.
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Led by the Glass Packaging Institute, a new initiative seeks to improve MRF sortation of smaller packaging materials that often get missorted and end up in the glass stream.Continue Reading→
Source: Industry coalition focuses on small-format material recovery
The Malaysian government recently published regulations indicating the country will stop all U.S.-sourced imports of scrap plastic on July 1, and reports from traders indicate the flow already has slowed.Continue Reading→
Circular Action Alliance said “more time was needed” to work out kinks in the provision meant to determine responsible end markets for recycled materials. CAA plans to propose an updated verification process soon.
Source: Oregon EPR program delays ‘responsible’ end market provision until 2026 | Waste Dive
Scientists from universities in several countries released a paper that concluded production cuts must be part of the legally binding treaty to manage global plastic pollution if it’s to achieve its goals. Continue Reading→
Source: Researchers: Effective plastic treaty requires production cuts
In a wide-ranging interview, Keefe Harrison of The Recycling Partnership expressed concern over the state of recycled material end markets, brand owners rolling back recycled content targets, and the detrimental effects of “silver bullet” thinking when trying to improve the U.S. recycling system.
Source: Q&A: Industry at the ‘ceiling’ of what voluntary action can do
Mono-material design often is the goal for packaging, but due to color and sortation nuances it may not be the best approach for beverage containers, according to a packaging design expert during a recent webinar. Continue Reading→
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California extends compostable labeling law
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has pushed back the effective date for a state law on labeling compostable packaging materials to mid-2027.Continue Reading→
Bills managing marine flares, establishing a tax exemption for certain Chiquita Canyon compensation payments and expanding composting regulations for certain farmers are still in play after a legislative deadline.
Source: Where 3 key waste and recycling bills stand in California | Waste Dive