Over the past eight years, California has passed a wide range of bills related to food packaging and foodware waste. Here is a comprehensive rundown.

This story originally appeared in the Fall 2019 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   California’s ban on single-use plastic bags, which became effective in November 2016, is currently the only statewide ban in place in the nation. This article will report on the details of California’s legislation banning single-use plastic bags, which also includes...

This story originally appeared in the February 2018 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   Interest in sustainable packaging continues to mount in the face of environment concerns, marketing pressure and consumer demand. This fact can be clearly seen in recent initiatives from various corporations that are emphasizing use of post-consumer resin (PCR) in food...