Biodegradable food packaging is a step in the right direction, experts say, but when composted carries risks of microplastic and chemical contamination.
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Artificial intelligence is a key element of increasing plastic recycling, panelists at the 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference in Grapevine, Texas, said last month.Continue Reading→
Source: Panelists: AI has a bigger role to play in recycling
Attendees brainstormed ways to remedy the supply and demand mismatch for recycled plastic, grow film and chemical recycling opportunities and take advantage of plastic waste’s attention-grabbing moment in policy.
Takeaways from the March 28 meeting included updates on APR’s recent report assessing chemical recycling’s potential role in recycling flexible film packaging, on-the-ground lessons from Seattle and policy trends in the year ahead. Continue Reading→
PCR markets are still facing competition with virgin resin and oversupply headwinds, but future recycled content policy impacts and changes to contracts could help, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference.
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Source: Plastics Recycling Conference 2024: Recyclers face numerous headwinds – Recycling Today
California’s Pioneering Strides In Plastic Management
A comprehensive look at the legislation guiding California’s recycling goals. This article appeared in the March 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. California, a national forerunner in environmental advocacy, continues to implement packaging …
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Lawmakers are taking another several whacks at California’s plastics proliferation.
Source: California’s incredible expanding plastics ban – POLITICO
California releases deposit system update draft rules
Formal rulemaking for changes to California’s deposit system is about to begin, and draft rules shed more light on new requirements for beverage dealers and retailers.
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