Two new policy proposals seeking to improve components of the U.S. recycling system came up during a Congressional hearing last week, and industry stakeholders offered their thoughts on how the federal government can best support the recycling sector.Continue Reading→
Month: July 2025
What’s in a label? Good question. As the go-live date for California’s recycling labeling law approaches, industry speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit underscored the importance of getting some federal standardization soon.
Source: Policy tension over on-pack recyclability labeling ‘needs to get worked out’ | Packaging Dive
California’s landmark plastic pollution reduction law could deliver $32 billion in net benefits and slash plastic waste by 1.9 billion pounds, according
Recycling Today
Source: Recycling industry stakeholders testify at Congressional hearing – Recycling Today
California prepares for textile EPR with public workshop
Business owners, potential producer responsibility organizations and industry experts gathered virtually and in person last week to ask California regulators questions about the state’s recently passed textile EPR law and give input on its implementation.
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Apple, rare earth firm to process end-of-life device magnets
Domestic rare earth company MP Materials and major OEM Apple this week announced a collaboration that will have Apple invest $500 million in MP, and will involve the companies harvesting rare earth minerals from recycled electronics.
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To report, or not to report: That is an EPR question. Companies learned from their experiences with Oregon’s law, and speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit shared strategies for easing data reporting and other EPR challenges.
Source: Packaging EPR questions circulate after first US state’s law goes live | Packaging Dive
The company revealed new data from its partnership with Phoenix area compost hauler R.City as it explores additional markets.
Amazon is swapping single-use applications for reusables. It’s buckling down on surplus inventory. And even delving into materials management science, working to develop new recycling technologies and innovative packaging materials.
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Unifi pushes for textile recycling progress
An executive from U.S. textile manufacturer Unifi explored the challenges facing textile recycling and gave a glimpse of what to expect from Unifi during a recent podcast from the Association of Plastic Recyclers. Continue Reading→