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Following public input, multiple revisions and a missed deadline to finalize SB 54 rules, one state Democrat called progress “significantly delayed.” Some environmental advocates say they would again consider a ballot initiative.

A monthlong delay on tariffs targeting U.S. border nations expired this week, meaning imports of nearly all goods, including recycled commodities, from Canada and Mexico are subject to new 25% import duties. They come on top of upcoming expanded metals tariffs, raising particular concern for a major aluminum producer.Continue Reading→ Source: Tariffs on Canada and…

SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic industry may have spooked the governor into silence. Source: Is the plastic industry trying to kill SB54, California’s polystyrene ban? – Los Angeles Times

Plastics recycling industry speaks out on tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump was set to implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, effective Feb. 4, then delayed them, creating a rapidly changing trade landscape that furthered uncertainty in the plastics recycling industry.  Continue Reading→ The post Plastics recycling industry speaks out on tariffs appeared first on…

Recycling Today Source: Swedish researchers say plastic recycling delivers benefits – Recycling Today

The bottle recycler and resin manufacturer will stop buying recycled PET but keep other operations open. Recyclers say that could shift the balance of PET capacity in the region and send more material to Mexico.

Closed Loop announced new funding from Capricorn. Meanwhile, CEO Ron Gonen said Circular Services is expanding into organics with its acquisition of North America’s longest continually operating digester.

The state’s organics law requires jurisdictions to procure a certain amount of organic material, but some have struggled. A recent law expands the options and could boost categories such as vermicomposting or edible food recovery.

Women in Circularity: Judi Gregory In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Judi Gregory, the Principal of Go2Zero Strategies. Continue Reading→ The post Women in Circularity: Judi Gregory appeared first on Resource Recycling News.

Recycling Today Source: New recycling facility will turn food, beverage cartons into building materials – Recycling Today