California Teamsters latest to call for ‘reimagining’ of SB 54
August 7, 2026
The group is requesting that the state legislature immediately pause implementation of the EPR program and replace it.
California SB 343 update recognizes carton recyclability
July 16, 2026
New data shows that cartons are sorted for recycling by material recovery facilities serving 62 percent of California counties.
S3 Recycling Solutions expands California operations
June 28, 2026
The ITAD company will relocate its California operations to a new 34,000-sqaure-foot facility.
California textile EPR program sets registration deadline for producers
June 25, 2026
Textile producers must register with Landbell USA, the state-approved PRO, by July 1.
NAPCOR publishes report on North American PET thermoform market
June 22, 2026
The analysis cites 2024 data and claims PET thermoform recovery reached a record of 264 million pounds that year.
Ushering in a new era of packaging responsibility
June 21, 2026
California’s S.B. 54 requires packaging producers to analyze supply chains, collect accurate data, determine responsibility, pay compliance fees and integrate compliance into ongoing operations.
Niagara Bottling goes vertical with purchase of rPlanet Earth
June 17, 2026
The beverage manufacturer says it intends to restore and reopen the shuttered PET recycling facility in Vernon, California, to produce flake and pellets for Niagara
Emerald Packaging expands California footprint
June 15, 2026
The flexible packaging manufacturer has acquired the assets of Blower-Dempsay Corp. in Santa Ana.
Comstock Metals prepares for June start-up of solar panel recycling facility
May 27, 2026
Its parent company, Comstock Inc., also provides an update on its capital redeployment from mining to recycling.
CAA opens public comment period for REM Standard
May 20, 2026
The organization says its draft certification standard supports consistent implementation of EPR requirements and increased transparency across recycling markets.