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California is back at the center of plastics recycling debate

Producers would need to meet strict criteria to use the “chasing arrows” symbol on their plastic packaging in California under a bill approved by lawmakers last week. An industry group says the move will harm polypropylene recycling. Senate Bill 343 …

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The other side of ‘the Sword’

This article appeared in the August 2021 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   The following is an excerpt from “Remains of the Everyday: A century of Recycling in Beijing,” written by Joshua Goldstein and …

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Greenpeace: Recycling used as plastic industry ‘smokescreen’

A report this week from environmental group Greenpeace takes brand owners and industry groups to task for promoting recycling as the primary solution to plastic waste issues. Greenpeace on Sept. 14 published “The Climate Emergency Unpacked: How Consumer Goods Companies …

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Apple faces shareholder action targeting repair policy

An environment-focused investment firm this month filed a shareholder resolution with Apple, asking the OEM to move away from its “restrictive” product repair policies. Green Century Capital Management on Sept. 9 announced the shareholder proposal. Through the resolution process, Apple …

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California lawmakers pass recyclability labeling bill

SB 343 aims to ensure claims of recyclability on products and packaging are truthful and accurate. … Read More…

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Commentary: EVs from the recycling perspective

Steve Thomas of EMR Ltd. considers the challenges and opportunities awaiting recyclers who will confront end-of-life electric vehicles. … Read More…

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Companies are lying about whether their products can be recycled. California’s putting a stop to it

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California Assembly Stops Bottle Deposit Bill Fix For 2021 As Redemption Rate Drops to 56%, says Consumer Watchdog

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California passes legislation designed to address mixed plastic exports

The bill awaits Gov. Newsom's signature. … Read More…

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California First State to Limit Use of the Recycling Mark

Everyone knows the three triangular arrows symbol mean that a product is recyclable. But is everything the symbol is on really recyclable? Most shoppers do not know that any product can display the sign, even if it’s not recyclable. A …

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