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Canada’s third-largest province has approved a number of changes to its extended producer responsibility and container deposit programs. A province of over 5 million people, British Columbia has an extended producer responsibility (EPR) system for recyclables collected through the curbside
Ring Container Technologies wanted to understand the curbside recyclability of an all-PET container versus its existing polycoated paperboard canister. So it asked recycling programs themselves. Before rolling out the PET container, which was set to be used to package mixed
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Tamsin Ettefagh, who has helped lead a couple of the largest plastics recycling companies in North America, has embarked on a new consulting venture. Called Tamsinette LLC, the consulting firm will concentrate on finding solutions to boost the recycling of
Researchers have conducted the first global assessment into the most promising approaches to end-of-life management for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. Source: Strategies for recycling of solar panels — ScienceDaily
Epidemic-related and political restrictions in scrap supply have helped demonstrate the value of secondary commodities. Source: Commentary: Absence of scrap makes the world grow fonder – Recycling Today
Apple this month described the growth of a program that provides some official repair resources to certain repair shops. The initiative is separate from the company’s authorized repair service. The company last summer introduced the Independent Repair Provider Program, which
Adler spoke about the textile waste problem, the interesting nexus of plastic and textiles, the role of the fashion industry in circularity and more. Source: Episode 67: Is Textile Recovery A Roadmap to Circularity?
At this point, no informed person can honestly deny the world’s plastic waste issue. Researchers have delivered sobering statistics about the amount of plastics ending up in waterways. Media outlets have offered a regular stream of stories and imagery, mobilizing
Many websites and online games teach children about nature, the climate crisis, or how to recycle. Let’s look at some of the best green websites for kids. Source: Green Websites and Online Games for Kids | Earth 911
Several recycling industry trade associations will collaborate on a study to try to move the needle on recovery of PET thermoforms. The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) announced the project in a July 9 press release. The goal of the study,
According to the EPA, recycling benefits communities, the environment and the American economy, accounting for nearly 757,000 jobs and $36.6 billion in annual wages. Source: EPA looks back on recycling progress in US as it pushes for further improvement –