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The U.S. Composting Council has worked with the Biodegradable Products Institute and other stakeholders to compile principles to include in compostable labeling laws.

The group aims to expand on its well-known presence in Europe by offering consulting services and potentially launching plastic recycling facilities in the U.S.

California roundup: Breaking down 2023 legislation Another busy legislative season is winding down in California. Several recycling-related bills made it to the governor’s desk this year, dealing with the right to repair, extended producer responsibility and the state’s deposit return system. Others didn’t make it to the finish line.  Continue Reading→ The post California roundup:…

California’s new law for consumer electronics is among the strongest in the country, advocates say. Newsom vetoed a separate right-to-repair bill for powered wheelchairs, citing healthcare complexities. Source: California Gov. Newsom signs consumer electronics right-to-repair law | Waste Dive

Amazon to debut hub with packaging certifications Amazon will roll out an online resource to help sellers participate in the company’s sustainability programs, including packaging sustainability efforts. Continue Reading→ The post Amazon to debut hub with packaging certifications appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.

Molding and plant growth trials, along with product characteristic analyses, were done with output from two different kitchen food waste dehydrator units and compared to “real” compost. Source: Electric Kitchen “Composter” Confusion – BioCycle

As with many emerging technologies, chemical recycling goes by a variety of names, including “advanced” and “molecular” recycling. A study from Closed Loop Partners dug into the differences. Continue Reading→ Source: Closed Loop study breaks down chemical recycling terms

Right-to-repair, bottle bill update pass in CA California’s right-to-repair bill for electronics awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, as does a bill that will update and expand the state’s deposit return system.  Continue Reading→ The post Right-to-repair, bottle bill update pass in CA appeared first on Resource Recycling News.

The federal definition has remained the same for years, and composters worry it currently leaves modern facilities and compostable products out of compliance.

Paper-based packaging alternatives employ innovative technologies to deliver the right barrier, shelf-life and machine performance. Source: Amcor Launches High-Barrier Performance Paper Packaging