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Utah board mill gains an investor

Peterson Real Assets will invest an undisclosed amount in the recycled-content Crossroads Paper mill. … Read More…

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No ‘magic formula’ to remove battery fire risk, report finds

After charting a global increase in e-scrap facility fires caused by damaged batteries, experts published a handful of key recommendations for preventing “thermal events.” The Brussels-based Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Forum (WEEE Forum) this month published “Recommendations for Tackling …

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TerraCycle and brands sued over recycling claims

A nonprofit environmental organization is suing TerraCycle and several major brands, saying the companies are misleading consumers about the recyclability of their products through mail-in collection programs. TerraCycle’s CEO discussed the company’s labeling in an interview. The Last Beach Cleanup …

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Scientists Develop Process to Turn Plastic into Food

Two scientists are receiving the Future Inisight Prize for developing a new process that turns waste plastic into food. Ting Lu, a professor of bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Stephen Techtmann, associate prof … Read More…

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Mattress retailer penalized for illegally pocketing customer recycling fees

Valley Mattress in Bakersfield, California, will be charged $63,034 in penalties and back payment for failing to submit collected customer fees for recycling. … Read More…

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Plastic Pollution Initiative to Appear on California’s 2022 Ballot

Californians have widespread concern about the negative effects of plastic production and pollution. Source: Plastic Pollution Initiative to Appear on California’s 2022 Ballot Read More…

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British Columbia EPR program hits 85% recovery rate

In 2020, a producer-funded system for paper and packaging recycling achieved a significantly higher recovery rate – and spent more money – than the year prior. Recycle BC, a stewardship group responsible for the printed paper and packaging (PPP) recycling …

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Global lessons on EPR

This article appeared in the June 2021 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   During one of the first sessions of SPC Impact 2021, held in April, an international panel sat down to discuss the challenges …

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First Person Perspective: How the paper industry is helping to push product recyclability

People frequently ask me: “Can I recycle this?” When it comes to the forest products industry, there is good news – paper and paper-based packaging are widely recyclable and highly recycled. In the United States, we have a long track …

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An EPA Update on the National Recycling Strategy

The Environmental Protection Agency released its Draft National Recycling Strategy in October 2020, setting the ambitious target to lead the United States to a 50% recycling rate. Industry chatter quickly began with experts chiming in abou … Read More…