by Bob Hollis | Jul 7, 2025 | RMDZ, RMDZ News
Led by the Glass Packaging Institute, a new initiative seeks to improve MRF sortation of smaller packaging materials that often get missorted and end up in the glass stream.Continue Reading→ Source: Industry coalition focuses on small-format material...
by Bob Hollis | Jul 6, 2025 | RMDZ, RMDZ News
The Malaysian government recently published regulations indicating the country will stop all U.S.-sourced imports of scrap plastic on July 1, and reports from traders indicate the flow already has slowed.Continue Reading→ Source: Malaysia fully halting US plastic...
by Bob Hollis | Jul 5, 2025 | RMDZ, RMDZ News
Circular Action Alliance said “more time was needed” to work out kinks in the provision meant to determine responsible end markets for recycled materials. CAA plans to propose an updated verification process soon. Source: Oregon EPR program delays ‘responsible’ end...
by Bob Hollis | Jul 2, 2025 | News Feeds, RMDZ, RMDZ News
Scientists from universities in several countries released a paper that concluded production cuts must be part of the legally binding treaty to manage global plastic pollution if it’s to achieve its goals. Continue Reading→ Source: Researchers: Effective plastic...
by Bob Hollis | Jun 29, 2025 | RMDZ, RMDZ News
In a wide-ranging interview, Keefe Harrison of The Recycling Partnership expressed concern over the state of recycled material end markets, brand owners rolling back recycled content targets, and the detrimental effects of “silver bullet” thinking when trying to...
by Bob Hollis | Jun 28, 2025 | RMDZ, RMDZ News
Mono-material design often is the goal for packaging, but due to color and sortation nuances it may not be the best approach for beverage containers, according to a packaging design expert during a recent webinar. Continue Reading→ Source: Bottle cap design: No need...
