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Biden-Harris admin aims for more sustainable procurement The federal government has announced plans to further prioritize American-made sustainable products and services in its purchasing. Continue Reading→ The post Biden-Harris admin aims for more sustainable procurement appeared first on Resource Recycling News.

Data corner: Cullet use in California bottles and insulation This article appeared in the June 2023 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.California regulators in mid-May released data showing the percentage of recycled glass used in bottles and fiberglass insulation decreased slightly in 2022. State law … Continue Reading→ The post Data…

The EPA’s draft strategy on plastics pollution seems to be attracting as many different opinions as there are grades of polymers, with debates over how to deal with the country’s “abysmal” plastics recycling rate. Source: Plastics industry says EPA plan ‘fails to deliver’ | Plastics News

Wine Industry News Article Source: Nickels and Dimes: Wine Industry Prepares for California’s New Bottle Bill Redemption Requirement

Republic plans to produce recycled-content resin Republic Services is moving deeper into plastics processing, launching a $350 million joint venture with a global polymers expert to produce recycled pellet at four U.S. facilities. Continue Reading→ The post Republic plans to produce recycled-content resin appeared first on Resource Recycling News.

Plastic can travel hundreds to thousands of miles once it leaks into the environment. It’s found in every part of the world, and now about 170 countries have come together as part of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to try and align national policies to curb the transboundary flow. At the current rate, plastic production would…

The state’s two hazardous waste landfills — run by WM and Clean Harbors — have 20 years of remaining capacity, but only if nearly half the waste continues to get shipped out of state.

Coca-Cola, bottlers plan recycling tech investments The Coca-Cola Company and eight of its bottling partners launched a $137.7 million venture capital fund to help spark sustainability innovations. Continue Reading→ The post Coca-Cola, bottlers plan recycling tech investments appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.

The chemical group referred to as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) — more popularly called… The post PFAS Contaminants: Where They Came From, Why They Persist & What We Can Do appeared first on Earth911.

Groups to EPA: Consider source reduction and EPR Ahead of the July 31 deadline, the EPA has received nearly 100 comments on its draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, many of them calling for federal-level programs.  Continue Reading→ The post Groups to EPA: Consider source reduction and EPR appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update.