by Bob Hollis | Jan 28, 2021 | #ResourceRecycling, RMDZ
A packaging industry group that has traditionally opposed mandated producer funding of recycling may be ready to support that type of legislation, according to the organization’s leader. Dan Felton, executive director of packaging stakeholder group AMERIPEN, said his...
by Bob Hollis | Jan 27, 2021 | RMDZ, Waste360
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the glass-packaging market was swift and remains ongoing — with changes to both supply and demand. In order to get a first-hand look at the effects, we interviewed Randy Burns, Chief Sustainability Officer for O Read...
by Bob Hollis | Jan 26, 2021 | #EscrapRecycling, RMDZ
E-scrap processors in California could get paid by the state to recycle additional types of electronic devices, depending on the outcome of toxicity testing by officials. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is testing the amount of hazardous …...
by Bob Hollis | Jan 25, 2021 | RMDZ, WasteDive
Bulky, hard to compact and ubiquitous, mattresses are seen as a promising area to help reduce hauling costs and drive progress on recycling. The ongoing shift to foam varieties is adding new complexity to this evolving market. Read...
by Bob Hollis | Jan 24, 2021 | #RecyclingToday, RMDZ
As You Sow files requests for 10 companies to commit to using less plastic. Read...
by Bob Hollis | Jan 23, 2021 | #PlasticsRecycling, RMDZ
Industry experts say overseas buyers are struggling to source scrap plastic after new restrictions on the global trade of recovered plastic began taking effect. The Basel Convention this month began regulating the global trade of a handful of types of … Read...
