by Bob Hollis | Jan 1, 2021 | #ResourceRecycling, RMDZ
Extended producer responsibility for a wide range of recyclables is gaining steam around the country. Haulers and MRF operators say it’s critical that these proposals are crafted well – both to preserve what already works and allow for much-needed changes. … Read...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 4, 2020 | #ResourceRecycling, RMDZ
Recycled-content commitments by consumer packaged goods companies and fashion brands have driven demand for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) to a level that exceeds available supply. U.S. beverage brands are estimated to require approximately 1.1 billion...
by Bob Hollis | Oct 24, 2020 | #ResourceRecycling, News Feeds, RMDZ
Is the global recycled paper sector prepared for China’s complete exit from the market next year? Experts weighed in during a recent Bureau of International Recycling session. The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) hosted a fiber-focused commodity session during...
by Bob Hollis | Oct 14, 2020 | #ResourceRecycling, News Feeds, RMDZ
A draft of the U.S. EPA’s National Recycling Strategy was published last week. The plan aims to foster a “stronger, more resilient and cost-effective” recycling system. The strategy, published Oct. 5, was developed with input from numerous recycling stakeholder...
by Bob Hollis | Oct 10, 2020 | #ResourceRecycling, RMDZ
Two major industry groups are promoting packaging fees on product makers to support recycling infrastructure development, a shift one MRF operator described as a “historical moment.” The Recycling Partnership on Sept. 29 released “Accelerating Recycling,” a policy...
by Bob Hollis | Sep 22, 2020 | #ResourceRecycling, RMDZ
After announcing a plan early this year to buy a massive volume of recycled resin in the coming years, Nestlé has begun investing in the U.S. to support that goal. The company, a major global producer of food and drink … Read...
