The ability to move forward on what is arguably the country’s largest food scrap collection and processing system has hinged on government public-private sector partnerships. CalRecycle Director Rachel Machi Wagoner wrote Waste360 detailing progress to date; funding that’s gone into this hardball food waste fight; and support to jurisdictions in implementing programs and overcoming compliance barriers.
California’s composting mandate is driving market growth
It’s been a year since a California law mandating organics recycling went into effect, and initial results show both high landfill diversion rates and strong market growth.
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Manufacturers consider their roles in reuse and repair
Device repair and reuse is a hot topic, and OEM representatives recently talked about how manufacturers are supporting – and can better support – that aspect of the industry.
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2023: The Circular Economy In Review
2023 was a tough year for sustainability, even though renewable energy investments reached new highs….
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The report aims to decipher customer attitudes, preferences and behaviors concerning reusable and refillable packaging solutions, providing valuable insights for companies, cities and other stakeholders navigating the evolving landscape of reuse and circularity.
After years of financial difficulties, the Covanta-operated Southeast Resource Recovery Facility is shutting down this month. Long Beach is looking to build organics processing capacity in its place via a pending RFP.
While many people cite upfront cost as a barrier to embracing reuse, 45% of reusable packaging users surveyed by the U.S. Plastics Pact and Closed Loop Partners say these solutions are about the same price as single-use options.
Source: Consumer sentiment report tackles how to make reuse a long-term habit | Packaging Dive
Data quantifies progress on plastic recycling
Some of the largest brand owners slightly increased the amount of recycled plastic they used globally in 2022. And in the U.S., end market demand for RPET grew notably last year, even as bottle collection slipped.
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Making a product sustainable is often more challenging than it seems. That’s because behind every…
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