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Recyclers urge collaboration with brands, end of ‘Franken-plastics’ to boost circularity

Speakers from LRS, Myplas, P&G, PMMI, Rumpke and more connected at the Packaging Recycling Summit to hash out ways to improve recycling and product recyclability as “really, really rapid” packaging changes occur.

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ISRI and APR Release Updated Recycled Plastic Specifications

ISRI, “Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry™, and The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) have announced the latest update to the ISRI Specifications and APR Model Bale Specifications to include updated recycled p
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US recycling rates have stagnated. Can collaborative packaging solutions turn them around?

Speakers from consumer brands like Coca-Cola and recyclers like Rumpke discussed how to send more recyclables to MRFs at the Packaging Recycling Summit.

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Anaergia mulls sale of Rialto Bioenergy Facility as revenue declines

Executives hope a production ramp-up at a Rhode Island facility and new deals will offset the impact from Rialto’s bankruptcy and turn the company’s finances around.

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A Q&A with Senator Josh Newman: How the circular economy effort in California is making a major impact on the environment • Sacramento News & Review

Timely reports from Sacramento News & Review writers on breaking news and big issues.

Source: A Q&A with Senator Josh Newman: How the circular economy effort in California is making a major impact on the environment • Sacramento News & Review

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Debunking Durability: How Durable Does Reusable Packaging Need to Be? – Closed Loop Partners

New reuse innovations are expanding what is possible, but to ensure that reuse does not generate unintended environmental consequences, reusable packaging needs to be thoughtfully designed with today’s reality in mind.

Source: Debunking Durability: How Durable Does Reusable Packaging Need to Be? – Closed Loop Partners

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Why Catalytic Capital is Critical to the Future of the Recycling Industry – Waste Advantage Magazine

Sponsored by:     The term ‘catalytic capital’ may not be a familiar one, but it’s an important source of financing for the environmental

Source: Why Catalytic Capital is Critical to the Future of the Recycling Industry – Waste Advantage Magazine

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U.S. Composting Council, ReFED praise new food waste reports from EPA

Organics leaders noted the reports affirm the U.S. EPA’s preference for source reduction and lend support for composting over anaerobic digestion, landfilling and incineration. 

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California projects emphasize zero waste equity by keeping marginalized groups at the center

An equitable zero waste future means partnering with businesses, unhoused people, waste workers and grassroots groups, speakers from San Francisco and Los Angeles said at the National Zero Waste Conference. 

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Los Angeles Start-Up Developing a Method to Recycle Polyester

LA-based start-up is working on a new method to recycle polyester, preventing clothing containing the material from hitting landfills.