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The Malaysian government recently published regulations indicating the country will stop all U.S.-sourced imports of scrap plastic on July 1, and reports from traders indicate the flow already has slowed.Continue Reading→ Source: Malaysia fully halting US plastic scrap imports

Circular Action Alliance said “more time was needed” to work out kinks in the provision meant to determine responsible end markets for recycled materials. CAA plans to propose an updated verification process soon. Source: Oregon EPR program delays ‘responsible’ end market provision until 2026 | Waste Dive

Scientists from universities in several countries released a paper that concluded production cuts must be part of the legally binding treaty to manage global plastic pollution if it’s to achieve its goals. Continue Reading→ Source: Researchers: Effective plastic treaty requires production cuts

In a wide-ranging interview, Keefe Harrison of The Recycling Partnership expressed concern over the state of recycled material end markets, brand owners rolling back recycled content targets, and the detrimental effects of “silver bullet” thinking when trying to improve the U.S. recycling system. Source: Q&A: Industry at the ‘ceiling’ of what voluntary action can do

Mono-material design often is the goal for packaging, but due to color and sortation nuances it may not be the best approach for beverage containers, according to a packaging design expert during a recent webinar. Continue Reading→ Source: Bottle cap design: No need to ‘reinvent the wheel’

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has pushed back the effective date for a state law on labeling compostable packaging materials to mid-2027.Continue Reading→ Source: California extends compostable labeling law

Bills managing marine flares, establishing a tax exemption for certain Chiquita Canyon compensation payments and expanding composting regulations for certain farmers are still in play after a legislative deadline. Source: Where 3 key waste and recycling bills stand in California | Waste Dive

Study explores reusable containers in California DRS Consulting firm Eunomia and the Story of Stuff Project have published a feasibility study on how a reusable beverage system in California could be integrated into the state’s existing deposit return system. Continue Reading→ The post Study explores reusable containers in California DRS appeared first on Resource Recycling…

Consumers consider packaging sustainability when making purchases, but weigh other characteristics more heavily, according to a study from McKinsey & Co. The consulting firm presents five takeaways based on a consumer survey. Source: How much do consumers really care about sustainable packaging? | Packaging Dive

Recycled glass end users lose federal grant funding Cullet end users Gallo Glass and O-I were among the Department of Energy grant funding recipients who had their awards canceled last month, including one for a project that would directly expand recycled glass capacity. An industry group criticized the funding cuts. Continue Reading→ The post Recycled…