Major investment in Closed Loop Fund announced
Nestle Waters North America will invest $6 million into the Closed Loop Fund, adding to the pool of money used...
Industry Groups
Group says recycling stream can handle PET alternative
A bio-derived plastic that could replace PET in food and drink packaging has received interim approval from an industry organization...
Study shows economic impacts of industry exports
More than 134,000 jobs in the U.S. are in some way supported by exports in the recycling industry, according to...
Study shows economic impacts of U.S. recycled commodities exports
More than 134,000 jobs in the U.S. are in some way supported by recycled commodities exports, according to a new...
CRT landfilling in California brings certification questions
As information comes to light about widespread landfilling of CRT glass in California, electronics recycling standards R2 and e-Stewards are...
In other news: May 18, 2017
Unlike in consumer markets, repairing CRT displays remains a common practice for the aviation industry, and a new phone's screen...
CalRecycle proposes enforcement actions against carpet makers
A stewardship group has pledged to submit a new carpet collection and recycling plan to California regulators, as state officials...
Connecticut and Iowa serve as bottle bill case studies
With the frequency of container deposit-related legislation, advocates often look to other states for examples of what to expect when...
Grant watch: May 16, 2017
A pair of Northeast states accept applications for recycling-related grants, and funds are awarded for a host of initiatives in...
EPEAT investigations show conformance problems with e-plastics
When investigators reported last year on how new PCs were failing to meet their stated sustainability credentials, a reoccurring problem...
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