MINNEAPOLIS,- Minnesota-based global NGO MATTER today announced, through the MATTER 360 initiative of repurposing medical equipment and supplies, that 3.3 million pounds of medical surplus was saved from landfills in 2021, an increase from 1.5...
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BERKELEY, CA —In an effort to further reduce its use of single-use plastic packaging, PepsiCo has agreed to set a time-bound goal by the end of 2022 for a percent of volume of beverages to be delivered via strategies that avoid or minimize single...
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In this episode of Unpacking Recycling with Charlotte, we cover all things EPR. From how it works and the costs associated with it, to why Europe is more successful with it than the U.S., Charlotte answers your most pressing questions.
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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing new and updated resources to support states as they work to address the climate crisis and reduce climate pollution. These resources include new state-level data on...
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Concord, OH-based Ranpak is bringing drain-safe, plant-based cool gel packs to the U.S. with the acquisition of European company Recycold. Through the years it expanded its portfolio of sustainable packaging mainly for e-commerce and manufacturers...
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Last week, I attended the “Driving Innovation to Advance Plastics Circularity” webinar. The discussion covered practical solutions to address gaps in the plastics value chain, and how collaboration, innovation and investment can help to power the...
Over the past year, the waste and recycling industry has continued to step up and play an important (and growing!) role in sustainability. Which is why we at Waste360 are constantly keeping our eye on the myriad and unique things that companies...
What happens to furniture that gets damaged in transit? Sadly, many returns end up in a landfill; a manufacturer might also ask a customer to dispose of the damaged item on their own. Either way, salvageable components are likely not reused...
DENTON, Texas – With supply chains and recycling markets under pressure, coupled with the urgent need to fuel a circular economy, the Carton Council of North America’s efforts to expand food and beverage carton recycling have never been more...
Event Brings Industry Thought Leaders Together to Discuss Building a Sustainable Future; Co-Located with WasteExpo 2022
