by Bob Hollis | Dec 3, 2021 | RMDZ, RMDZ News
Three West Coast states have signed sweeping recycling bills. Now the real work begins to hash out the details on how the policies will affect the plastics recycling industry. Continue Reading→ Source: APR: Industry input crucial to implementing state bills – Plastics...
by Bob Hollis | Dec 2, 2021 | #RecyclingToday, RMDZ, RMDZ News
During Plastics Recycling World Expo, industry stakeholders discussed whether federal and state regulations will ultimately lead to improved plastics recycling rates. Read...
by Bob Hollis | Dec 1, 2021 | #RecyclingToday, RMDZ, RMDZ News
The amount of recycled PET for end-market use increased by 800 million pounds from 2010 to 2020, according to the report. Read...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 30, 2021 | News Feeds, RMDZ, RMDZ News
Landfill operators, nonprofits and regulators are looking to remote measurement technologies as a new way to check on methane releases. But it’s too soon to know if they’ll settle the emissions modeling debate. Source: With landfill methane in the climate spotlight,...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 29, 2021 | News Feeds, RMDZ, RMDZ News
A growing number of brands are switching to recycled fibers but experts worry people may believe their purchases are impact-free – when that’s far from true Source: Are clothes made from recycled materials really more sustainable? | Environment | The...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 28, 2021 | News Feeds, RMDZ, RMDZ News
The San Diego-based distillery gets expired bread and sweets from a food bank. These foods can’t be served to people because most are past their “use-by” date. Source: California Distillery Helps Reduce Food Waste by Creating Vodka Using Expired Bread | Inside...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 27, 2021 | News Feeds, RMDZ, RMDZ News
While some forms of plastic break down in 20 years, others take as long as 500. Millions of tons of plastic make their way into oceans each year. The company that produces the most plastic is Exxon Mobil. Plastic waste has become one of the greatest environmental...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 27, 2021 | News Feeds, RMDZ, RMDZ News
One of the world’s biggest contributors to the plastic crisis has yet to pass meaningful federal regulation on plastic pollution, but a new bill may change that. Source: The US falls behind most of the world in plastic pollution legislation –...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 25, 2021 | #ResourceRecycling, News Feeds, RMDZ, RMDZ News
The Librarian of Congress will continue allowing independent shops to legally unlock mobile phones so they can be used with any wireless carrier, increasing their resale value. Read...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 24, 2021 | #RecyclingToday, RMDZ, RMDZ News
The group will identify the fundamental steps needed to make chemical recycling effectively play a role in recycling infrastructures. Read...
