Legislation & Regulations
Combined DRS, EPR legislation introduced in Rhode Island
The proposed bill comes on the heels of a study that explored issues with recycling practices for plastic bottles, glass, aluminum, nips and single-use plastic packaging in the state.
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Study looks at potential impact of chemical recycling on global plastic pollution
Using information from the Plasteax data platform, the report theoretically shows how strategic mechanical and chemical recycling capacity growth could address mismanaged plastics.
Foreign Pollution Fee Act addresses unfair trade practices of nonmarket economies
The bill, introduced by Sens. Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham, would reward cleaner manufacturing.
Ameripen voices support for Maryland EPR bill
The association says Maryland’s EPR bill was passed by the state legislature following a thorough needs assessment and several years of policy development.
California EPS ban will be enforced
CalRecycle says polystyrene foam food ware producers no longer will be able to sell, distribute or import those products in the state.
Maryland EPR bill awaits signature
The legislation heads to the desk of Gov. Wes Moore.
RMR ceases shredding operations in Newport, Kentucky
The company has moved shredding operations to its Cincinnati yard, which has been upgraded with the addition of a preshredder.
ReMA, Germany’s VDM issue joint tariff statement
Recycling organizations call for the “free and predictable flow of materials across borders.”
Steelmakers await impact of tariff policy
The U.S. continued to import steel in March, while the OECD reports that China remains a source of global overcapacity concerns.
Electrostatic technology vies for role in ASR sorting
Converting plastic-heavy automotive shredder residue into marketable materials can be assisted with electrostatic methods, according to a European technology provider.
EU seeks a measure that matters
The European metals sector is expressing concern that the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will do some harm and little good.
