As concerns about fast-fashion waste gain more attention, well-funded startups and longstanding chemical companies are starting to scale up the textile recycling market.
Ameripen says states with recycling market development centers like Michigan or South Carolina retain jobs better than states without them. It sees the centers as tools to help
One report found 58% of fugitive methane emissions at MSW landfills came from wasted food. The agency’s new lifecycle analyses on common food waste management pathways also reaffirmed
Recent sessions at SPC Advance and WASTECON featured numerous signs of companies from the two sectors trying to better understand each other. Hear from WM, Republic
Supporters say the new payment structure will better reflect short-term commodity market fluctuations. The law also expands coverage to millions of 100% fruit and vegetable
The organization will play a key role as the state seeks to make all packaging recyclable or compostable, cut single-use plastic packaging by 25% and recycle 65% of
Newsom also vetoed a plastic gift card ban and several bills related to packaging. He has yet to take action on a high-profile right-to-repair bill
Speakers at SPC Advance from Keurig Dr Pepper, NatureWorks, Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, Sonoco FRESH and MassDEP talked through the complex questions raised by the uptick
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.
The federal definition has remained the same for years, and composters worry it currently leaves modern facilities and compostable products out of compliance.