The legislation would set a fee on virgin plastic to incentivize recycling. … Read More…
Month: October 2021
California legislation targeting how plastic packaging is labeled also affects recycling labels for consumer electronics, according to industry groups. Senate Bill 343 passed the California Assembly on Sept. 8 and passed the state Senate on Sept. 9. The bill, authored …
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has awarded $15 million in funding across five projects involving separating components of municipal solid waste (MSW) and converting the organics fractions to low-carbon biof … Read More…
Battery recycling company Redwood Materials this week announced it will construct a battery production plant in North America. The Carson City, Nev.-headquartered company, which recycles batteries from electronics, on Sept. 14 said it will announce the site of a U.S. …
ISRI submitted comments on behalf of its members Sept. 7. … Read More…
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Why UBC prices are up 70% year-over-year
A year ago, some aluminum end markets were slowing purchases of the material. But demand has steadily increased throughout 2021, bringing welcome pricing for the municipal recycling sector. Used beverage cans (UBCs) were trading for 77.50 cents per pound ($1,550 …
More than halfway through 2021, recyclables remain a hot commodity. Prices for paper and most plastic curbside recyclables are at or near all time highs. After three years of record-setting lows, recyclers are enjoying this change. Yet, … Read More…
Bills regulating recyclability and compostability claims on packaging, restricting plastic scrap exports, and updating the state's bottle bill are heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Many were inspired by the state's recycling commission. … Read More…