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.
California’s EPR law could soon face lawsuit
May 19, 2026
Environmental groups Natural Resources Defense Council and Californians Against Waste believe the bill’s recently approved regulations create loopholes for certain types of plastic packaging and
CAA seeks to standardize responsible end market requirements | Packaging Dive
May 18, 2026
Circular Action Alliance is accepting public comments on a proposed REM standard meant to be cohesive across packaging EPR states. It aims to ensure materials
CalRecycle publishes new SB 54 guidance for producers | Packaging Dive
May 17, 2026
The agency is shedding more light on identifying producer status and covered materials under the packaging EPR and source reduction law, as well as declaring
APR, industry groups testify on overcapacity – Resource Recycling
May 16, 2026
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and other industry groups testified this week Source: APR, industry groups testify
Five trends shaping PCR packaging to 2031 – Resource Recycling
May 15, 2026
The global market for post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic packaging is at a crossroads. Growing steadily but falling short of legislative Source: Five trends shaping PCR
After the First Textile PRO Decision, the Real Work Begins – Waste Advantage Magazine
May 1, 2026
The selection of the first Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for textiles in California marks a turning point for the U.S. textile recovery Source: After the
SB 54 and the PCR sourcing shift – Recycling Today
April 30, 2026
Recycling Today Source: SB 54 and the PCR sourcing shift – Recycling Today
EPR fees are a market signal. Here’s what they’re telling you. – Resource Recycling
April 29, 2026
For years, packaging decisions in the United States were made based on commodity costs and on-shelf visibility, ignoring end-of-life costs Source: EPR fees are a
Commentary: Rising oil prices create an opportunity for recycled plastic – Recycling Today
April 28, 2026
Recycling Today Source: Commentary: Rising oil prices create an opportunity for recycled plastic – Recycling Today