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Public Utilities, Waste Management

Proposed Tax on Plastic Materials is ‘Misguided,’ Would Harm U.S. Economy and Workforce

September 25, 2023

Via: Waste360

America’s plastic makers share Congress’ concerns about the serious problem of mismanaged plastic waste but imposing a 20 cent per pound tax on virgin plastic materials would harm consumers, be a step backward in the fight against climate change, and […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Washington Counties Ring in New Year with Recycling Regs

January 2, 2020

Via: Waste360

As of January 1, Seattle Public Utilities and King County, Wash., Solid Waste are no longer accepting plastic bags or films in residential curbside recycling bins. Residents, instead, are asked to bundle thin plastic materials at home and then take […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

NASA Tests Recycling in Space

November 27, 2018

Via: Waste360

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), astronauts have been able to do 3D printing in space since 2014, but they haven’t been able to recycle parts and tools they no longer need. Until now. A new science […]