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    Wash-off labels continue to gain ground as brands look to make their containers more readily recyclable

    While the concept has been around for years, the emergence of producer responsibility laws and other recycling targets could make it more mainstream.

    By Hollie Stephens • July 10, 2023
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    Vermont Gov. Scott vetoes bottle bill expansion; advocates look to legislature for override

    The affected bill would have expanded the types of containers the state’s program covered, among other changes. Scott cited a preference for separate single-stream recycling efforts in his veto message.

    By • July 5, 2023
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    Navigating Modern MRF Operations

    Recycling facility operators are increasingly investing in new technology to keep up with evolving regulations and customer demands.

    By Waste Dive staff
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    Casella Waste completes $525M acquisition of GFL Environmental’s mid-Atlantic assets

    The purchase of hauling, transfer and MRF assets in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania is Casella’s largest deal in years. It also marks the final step in GFL’s divestiture plan.

    By • July 5, 2023
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    Pratt Industries opens $253M box factory in Texas

    The advanced manufacturing facility, the company’s fifth in Texas, will produce 100% recycled corrugated boxes and provide 375 “green-collar manufacturing jobs.”

    By • July 3, 2023
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    Connecticut governor signs waste bill into law but cites ‘concerns’ over long-term sustainability

    Gov. Ned Lamont said the law won’t divert as much waste from disposal or help prevent more waste from being shipped out of state compared with the version of the bill he first introduced.

    By • June 30, 2023
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    Waterhouse: Less plastic production, stronger state laws could curb environmental justice impacts

    At an environmental law panel, former EPA official Carlton Waterhouse said plastic production reduction must be part of U.S. efforts to fight environmental injustices, a view he hadn’t voiced during his time at the agency.

    By • June 29, 2023
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    Republic Services plans upgrades at recently-acquired Massachusetts MRF

    Republic now has two MRFs in the state after acquiring a single-stream facility from JRM Hauling & Recycling in 2022. Waste Dive took a recent tour.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    Demand for recycled plastic in packaging is growing. So are concerns about potential health risks.

    Recent studies have raised questions about health effects from plastic, including recycled material, as companies and regulators increasingly look at ways to advance the use of recycled resin in food-grade packaging.

    By April Reese • June 28, 2023
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    Electronics recycler Sunnking sees a new Smithsonian exhibit as a platform for consumer awareness

    The company lent about 300 old phones to the museum, hoping to bring attention to the importance of electronic recycling and repair.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    Closed Loop and Balcones Resources to operate new MRF in Toledo, Ohio

    Final terms aren’t yet set, but Balcones is expected to receive, process and market recyclables at the facility that is scheduled to be built in 2025. Tetra Tech will design the MRF.

    By • June 23, 2023
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    CG Roxane launches second in-house rPET plant to supply bottled water operations

    The company also upped its bottles’ minimum recycled content to 50%, which is expected to save nearly 33,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Rhode Island legislature supports restricting foam containers, mini alcohol bottles

    The House and Senate passed bills as the legislative session wrapped up, with potential implications for certain plastic containers.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Keter Environmental set to merge with Waste Harmonics in latest broker deal

    The two tech-focused companies, which provide service via third-party haulers, announced plans to combine in a pending transaction. Private equity firm TPG is leading the deal.

    By • Updated June 16, 2023
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    Plastics manufacturing, environmental justice interests spar at Senate hearing

    Curbing plastics production and disposal is the only way to alleviate the material's health impacts, EJ advocates said, but business representatives called halting production unrealistic and harmful for jobs and the economy.

    By • June 16, 2023
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    Oscar Pocket app aims to ‘democratize’ recycling information with AI and input from the industry

    Canadian tech developer Intuitive AI wants to make recycling less confusing with its newest chat-based app. It’s seeking feedback from the recycling industry and brands to make its technology better.

    By • June 14, 2023
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    Coastal Waste & Recycling acquired by Macquarie fund in recapitalization deal

    The Florida-based company has grown to more than 800 employees since it launched through a partnership with Summer Street Capital Partners in 2017.

    By • June 13, 2023
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    DOE announces $192M for battery recycling, including a focus on consumer electronics

    Rapid growth in the U.S. lithium battery market is being driven by growing adoption of electric vehicles and the need for stationary storage, the U.S. Department of Energy said.

    By Robert Walton • June 13, 2023
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    Casella Waste to acquire New York-based Twin Bridges in $219M deal

    Casella’s second major acquisition planned this year aims to enhance the company’s New York presence and add high-tech MRF and transfer station assets to its portfolio.

    By • June 13, 2023
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    Momentum may be slowing for new packaging EPR laws in 2023, but states still pursue study bills

    Four states enacted extended producer responsibility for packaging laws in the past two years, though 2023 may not see similar activity. Follow the latest outcomes from Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland and New York.

    By • June 12, 2023
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    EPR for packaging bill fails to pass in New York before legislative deadline

    Despite last-minute changes meant to drum up support, the bill did not make it to a vote. An amended bottle bill update and a mattress EPR bill also failed to pass before the end of the session.

    By • June 12, 2023
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    Houston, DOJ reach settlement over alleged environmental justice violations in illegal dumping case

    Houston will implement a $17.8 million cleanup plan and undergo federal monitoring and training, among other agreements. Some residents applauded the development, but others worry it won’t lead to long-term changes. 

    By • June 9, 2023
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    Contentious Connecticut waste and recycling bill heads to governor’s desk, without EPR

    Legislators cut packaging EPR details from a sweeping bill that includes requirements for recycled content and organics diversion, as well as initial plans for new in-state processing capacity.

    By • June 8, 2023
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    Stellantis forms joint venture for end-of-life vehicle recycling

    The company will partner with Belgium-based recycling company Galloo to recover used vehicles and components from automakers for reuse, recycling and remanufacturing.

    By Eric Walz • June 8, 2023
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    Massachusetts to consider numerous packaging-related bills, with a focus on plastic reduction

    A recent National Caucus of Environmental Legislators forum in Boston sought to garner support for a bill that would limit the sale of plastic carryout bags, food service ware, water bottles, miniature alcohol bottles and more.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Recycling stakeholders report minor progress in second round of UN plastic pollution talks

    Recyclers, plastic industry groups and environmentalists agree that plastic pollution must end, but UN talks in Paris show that groups still disagree on the path to get there. A draft agreement won’t be ready until November.

    By , • June 7, 2023