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Public Utilities, Waste Management

Amcor Launches High-Barrier Performance Paper Packaging in North America

August 31, 2023

Via: Waste360

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced the North American launch of curbside-recyclable AmFiberTM Performance Paper packaging, part of the company’s AmFiber portfolio. Prequalified by How2Recycle®, performance paper meets the repulpability standards for curbside […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Why Industry and Government Want to Change the Rules Around a Universal Recycling Symbol

October 5, 2021

Via: Waste360

“Local jurisdictions and their haulers spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually educating our customers on what is recyclable in an effort to improve recycling rates and reduce contamination and recycling costs. But those dollars are wasted if the packaging […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Examines the Need for a United Nations Treaty for Plastic Pollution

September 7, 2021

Via: Waste360

The fight against plastic pollution wages on as various industry efforts work to reduce packaging, hold manufacturers accountable and educate consumers about the consequences of plastic waste. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new white paper, A New UN Treaty to Address […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Mondelez International Commits to Reduction in Virgin Plastic Use

March 5, 2021

Via: Waste Management World

Mondelez announced an increased commitment to reduce its use of virgin plastics in its packaging, as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate, reduce, replace and recycle plastic packaging across its portfolio. The vowed measures include: Make all packaging recyclable […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

COVID-19’s Impact on Glass Recycling

January 14, 2021

Via: Waste360

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the glass-packaging market was swift and remains ongoing — with changes to both supply and demand. In order to get a first-hand look at the effects, we interviewed Randy Burns, Chief Sustainability Officer […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Nestlé Outlines Sustainability Plans Including Emissions, Recycling and Zero Waste

December 4, 2020

Via: Waste360

Nestlé defined its detailed, time-bound plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The phased approach aims to halve the company’s emissions by 2030 and realize net zero by 2050. To accomplish this, Nestlé will accelerate current initiatives, evolve […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Exploring Plastics and Policy Related to the Circular Economy

October 13, 2020

Via: Waste360

Plastic is literally and figuratively everywhere it seems. That’s why this RRS webinar on “Single-use Plastics & the Circular Economy — Influencing Global Packaging Policy” caught my eye. New regulations are being enacted that tax, ban, or require producers to […]


Miscellaneous, Public Works

An Innovative Solution to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic in Ramen Packaging

July 21, 2020

Via: Waste360

Many college students know a thing or two about ramen noodles. But, for Holly Grounds, who studied product design at Ravensbourne University London, a main focus is the packaging of those noodles. “The product can be cooked and eaten in […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

FEAD Position Paper on Improving Packaging Recycling Rates

May 31, 2019

Via: Waste Management World

The European federation representing the private waste and resource management industry, FEAD, has published a position paper on improving packaging design to increase recycling rates in the framework of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. The organistion explained that following […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Unilever Ramps Up Plastics Recycling Strategy

April 15, 2019

Via: Waste360

Unilever North America announced that 50 percent of the plastic used in its packaging will come from post-consumer recycled content. Unilever made the announcement last week during the Walmart Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting in Arkansas. In 2017, Unilever made the […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Glass Bottle Recycling Scheme Introduced in Hong Kong

February 8, 2019

Via: Waste Management World

Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has rolled out the Glass Container Recycling Charter and a series of promotional and publicity activities to further raise public awareness on glass bottle recycling. Officiating at a launch ceremony, the Secretary for the […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

PET Recycling Rate Returns to Growth in US & Canada in 2017

November 16, 2018

Via: Waste Management World

In the US and Canada the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) and The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced today the release of the Report on Postconsumer PET Container Recycling Activity in 2017. The report cites a 2017 […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

$10m Amazon Investment in Closed Loop Fund to Increase Recycling across the US

October 24, 2018

Via: Waste Management World

Seattle based tech and retail giant, Amazon, is to invest $10 million in Closed Loop Fund to support recycling infrastructure in the United States. Closed Loop Fund is a social impact investment fund that provides cities and recycling companies access […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Packaging Recycling Organisations Join Forces

September 7, 2018

Via: Waste Management World

Valpak, the UK’s largest packaging compliance scheme and OPRL, the industry standard for packaging recycling labelling, are forming a close alliance to support their overlapping memberships. OPRL Ltd operates the UK-wide On-Pack Recycling Label scheme used by over 600 brands. […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

US PET Bottle Recyclig Rate 28.4% in 2016 as Collection Volumes Decline

November 1, 2017

Via: Waste Management World

The recycling rate for PET plastic bottles in the US was 28.4% in 2016, reflecting a decline of 2.4% in collection volumes, according to the latest figures from National Association for PET Container Resources and The Association of Plastic Recyclers. […]