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Oregon is currently unique among U.S. states in using this environmental impact tool in its packaging regulation. Experts say the decision comes with many complex considerations, including about plastic. Source: Life cycle assessments loom large for the outcome of EPR programs | Packaging Dive

With about six months to go until the first extended producer responsibility program for packaging in the U.S. goes live, producers are still largely unprepared but moving in the right direction, those monitoring the transition said.Continue Reading→ Source: Producers moving toward EPR readiness

The recyclability and compostability of materials covered under California’s extended producer responsibility law for packaging got an update recently, as did the baseline for single-use plastic reduction. Continue Reading→ Source: CA shares source reduction baseline, list update

With MRFs becoming ever more sophisticated and AI and robotics providing customizable levels of materials sortation, chemical recycling feedstock provides the most promising end market for secondary sorting, according to panelists at the recent Resource Recycling Conference.Continue Reading→ Source: Panelists: Secondary sorting fulfills vital role

Months into the job, Jeff Fielkow discussed the fast-growing producer responsibility organization’s focus areas, as well as the importance of needs assessments and harmonization. Source: Circular Action Alliance CEO details 2025 priorities | Packaging Dive

In other SB 54 developments, CalRecycle also updated some recyclability and compostability designations on the covered material categories list. Source: CalRecycle releases source reduction baseline report; updates on foam enforcement | Packaging Dive

The site, which was the second-largest active landfill in Los Angeles County, faced years of legal and regulatory pressure. County officials are now focused on regional cost and environmental implications.

Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs As technology trade tensions between China and the U.S. escalate, bans on trading minerals used in producing LED screens, semiconductors, chips and batteries are again putting the recycling sector in the spotlight.  Continue Reading→ The post Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs appeared first on E-Scrap News.

Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade With just weeks to go before new e-scrap trading regulations take effect worldwide, companies are feeling cautiously optimistic that trade disruption will be softer than it could have been.  Continue Reading→ The post Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade appeared first…

Recycling Today Source: CRI submits comments to CalRecycle on CRV handling payments – Recycling Today