This Week in Waste: Top Stories January 20 - January 24, 2025This Week in Waste: Top Stories January 20 - January 24, 2025
This week, disposable vapes take the spotlight in Ryan Fogelman's Fire Report, EPA begins cleanup from LA wildfires, and more.

January Fire Report: Diving Into “The Vape Effect”
By Ryan Fogelman
As we face this hidden danger in our waste and recycling streams, it is clear a coordinated effort between industry leaders, policymakers and the public is critical. Together, we can address and combat this challenge to protect our facilities, employees and the communities in which we operate and serve.
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New Jersey Aims to Ban Single-Use Plastic Utensils
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to reduce single-use plastic waste by proposing a bill requiring restaurants to provide plastic utensils and condiment packets only upon request.
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EPA Begins Hazardous Waste Cleanup from LA Wildfires
EPA crews are facing hazards during cleanup efforts from the Los Angeles wildfires.
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SOLARCYCLE Gears up to Build Out U.S.-based Solar Panel Recycling and Remanufacturing
By Arlene Karidis
Scaling recycling infrastructure has not been easy. The early movers have had some technical hurdles to clear. SOLARCYCLE is among a few innovators making headway. Today the company runs an R&D recycling plant to test next-gen technologies and a Texas plant ramping up to process over one million panels a year (50 million pounds).
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The Recycling Partnership: EPA's Recycling Needs Assessment an "Important First Step"
The Recycling Partnership applauds the EPA's Recycling Needs Survey and Assessment, emphasizing the need for a $22-28 billion domestic investment to modernize the U.S. recycling system and unlock its economic and environmental benefits.
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