Data Corner: What residents say they know about recycling
This article appeared in the July 2023 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. The Recycling Partnership’s Center for Sustainable Behavior and Impact recently released an in-depth study on decreasing consumer confusion and spurring better …
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This article appeared in the June 2023 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. California regulators in mid-May released data showing the percentage of recycled glass used in bottles and fiberglass insulation decreased slightly in 2022. …Continue Reading→
Source: Data corner: Cullet use in California bottles and insulation
Can plastics be circular? At a recent conference, companies’ answer was a resounding yes.
Source: How the ‘circular economy’ went from environmentalist dream to marketing buzzword | Grist
More than 18 months after SB 1383 took effect, California jurisdictions are still working to get on track with organic diversion and procurement targets.
California’s legislative session ends Sept. 14 and a handful of waste and recycling bills are still inching toward a final vote. Two EPR bills for textiles and solar panels are among the bills that will be carried over into 2024.
Multiple new replacements that can repel grease and moisture are emerging, but details on what they are made of, or which ones are gaining favor, remain limited.
Plastic reclaimers grapple with ‘rock bottom’ pricing
A number of data sources can be used to illustrate the steep drop in bale pricing that’s been experienced in recent months.
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The company’s second-quarter earnings gave new CEO Brett Hodson a chance to reset expectations amid a wave of challenges.
As California legislation nears finish line, Apple suddenly switches sides.
Source: Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill | Ars Technica