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CalRecycle proposes increase to e-scrap processor payments E-scrap processors who participate in California’s state program could again receive a boost in some payments in the coming year.  Continue Reading→ The post CalRecycle proposes increase to e-scrap processor payments appeared first on E-Scrap News.

Zoe Heller is well-known in the industry for her work with CalRecycle and the U.S. EPA. Supporters says her skill set will help her manage the demands of the role as California works through major recycling, organics and diversion programs. Source: Well-known circular economy specialist appointed as CalRecycle director | Waste Dive

Recycling Today Source: Redwood touts emissions reductions – Recycling Today

According to a recent report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), food upcycling is one of the three most environmentally friendly ways to mitigate food waste. As companies try to reduce their impact on the environment, many are rescuing food and using innovative methods to produce upcycled products. Upcycled foods are made with ingredients…

The Composting Consortium, which is managed by the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners, calls this study the largest known North American field test of certified compostable packaging. Source: Compostables break down in real-world conditions, but more work needed: report | Packaging Dive

Biodegradable food packaging is a step in the right direction, experts say, but when composted carries risks of microplastic and chemical contamination. Source: Bioplastics create a composting conundrum – EHN

Artificial intelligence is a key element of increasing plastic recycling, panelists at the 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference in Grapevine, Texas, said last month.Continue Reading→ Source: Panelists: AI has a bigger role to play in recycling

Attendees brainstormed ways to remedy the supply and demand mismatch for recycled plastic, grow film and chemical recycling opportunities and take advantage of plastic waste’s attention-grabbing moment in policy. Source: Legislation, film plastics and data collection take center stage at Plastics Recycling Conference | Waste Dive

Takeaways from the March 28 meeting included updates on APR’s recent report assessing chemical recycling’s potential role in recycling flexible film packaging, on-the-ground lessons from Seattle and policy trends in the year ahead. Continue Reading→ Source: Highlights from last week’s APR general session

PCR markets are still facing competition with virgin resin and oversupply headwinds, but future recycled content policy impacts and changes to contracts could help, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference.