S.B. 1371 passes California Legislature
September 15, 2026
The bill would prevent municipalities from being forced to pay for waste and recycling services that aren’t provided due to a work stoppage.
California legislators urge delay in SB 54 fees
September 4, 2026
The state’s legislative session concludes Aug. 31.
APR launches packaging recyclability assessment tool
August 19, 2026
The APR Design Assessment Tool allows companies to assess the technical recyclability of plastic packaging.
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