In My Opinion: Apple still has much to fix on repair
January 15, 2022
A top e-waste researcher and author argues Apple’s recent self-repair program announcement is undermined by the OEM’s wider strategies around device design. Read More…
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A better market mechanism?
January 14, 2022
Three researchers argue that the current system of trading recycled materials has led to inconsistencies in material quality and excessive price fluctuation. They note a
In My Opinion: A simpler path to reducing plastic waste – Plastics Recycling Update
January 13, 2022
A home appliance industry leader explains why his group would like to see extended producer responsibility proposals fall by the wayside in favor of the
EXCLUSIVE California commission claims retailers violating plastic bag law | Reuters
January 11, 2022
Big retailers are breaking California law and misleading consumers by selling plastic shopping bags bearing language and symbols that falsely suggest the bags can be
Brands report on their 2020 recycled plastic usage – Plastics Recycling Update
January 10, 2022
A group of brand owners that includes McDonald’s, Kimberly-Clark and others increased their use of recycled plastic over the past couple of years, but they’re
World’s First Carbon Removal Plant Converting Wood Waste to Hydrogen | Business Wire
January 7, 2022
Climatetech innovator Mote announced today it is establishing its first facility to convert wood waste into hydrogen fuel while capturing, utilizing, Source: World’s First Carbon
LDPE recycling firm Circulus plans ambitious rollout – Plastics Recycling Update
January 6, 2022
A film recycling company that recently opened its first facility in California aims to launch two additional plants in the U.S. next year, with more
In My Opinion: Why waste-to-fuel for airlines won’t ever take off – Plastics Recycling Update
January 5, 2022
An expert at activist group GAIA says technical barriers and environmental concerns will keep plastic-to-jet-fuel technologies from scaling up, despite the Biden administration’s goals.Continue Reading→
Closed Loop venture capital fund raises $50 million – Resource Recycling
January 4, 2022
Investment firm Closed Loop Partners this week announced millions of dollars are ready to be invested in startup companies working in various sectors related to
A growing right-to-repair movement – Recycling Today
January 3, 2022
ITAD professionals discuss the growing right-to-repair movement and its implications for the electronics refurbishing and recycling market. Source: A growing right-to-repair movement – Recycling Today