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Crystal Bayliss Source: PCR procurement shifts as needed volumes grow

Dr. Volker Rehrmann of TOMRA Recycling highlights advancements in decarbonizing aluminum recycling and emerging solutions for lesser-known material streams, including textiles and wood.

Growing regulatory and public pressure on single-use plastic is creating market opportunities for fiber products. Pulpex, Paboco, DS Smith and others are helping clients innovate bottles, boxes and more. Source: Companies lean into paper packaging innovations amid scrutiny of plastic | Packaging Dive

SB 1383 was an ambitious piece of legislation that continues to make California a leader in environmental progress. However, local governments are facing Source: SB 1046 Highlights California’s Need for Additional Composting Capacity and Streamlined Review of Organics Recovery Projects – Waste Advantage Magazine

Some organizations focus exclusively on closed settings that offer big contracts — low-hanging fruit opportunities they think will scale reuse faster. But that’s not discouraging others from working in complex open-loop environments. Source: Reuse operators to double down on school lunches, sports venues in 2025 | Packaging Dive

Volumes of OCC and mixed paper are shifting with societal and economic trends, industry experts said during a paper industry update webinar presented by the Recycled Materials Association.Continue Reading→ Source: Outlook for OCC demand, recycling hinges on economics

Malaysia eyes improvements to e-scrap import procedures On the heels of high-profile illegal e-scrap import claims and updates to the Basel Convention, Malaysian officials said they would be tightening operating procedures.   Continue Reading→ The post Malaysia eyes improvements to e-scrap import procedures appeared first on E-Scrap News.

The proposed rule would have required manufacturers to phase out diesel trucks by 2036.

The political pendulum swings back This article appeared in the December 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. The clear victory of Republicans across the branches of U.S. government could affect the municipal recycling world in a number of ways. It’s … Continue Reading→ The post The political pendulum swings back…

Recycling Today Source: A new paper recycling reality – Recycling Today