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SoCalGas has selected Organic Energy Solutions for California’s first in-state renewable natural gas (RNG) project approved under SB 1440, which mandates that utilities procure a share of RNG from local organic waste sources. The San Bernardino facility will convert industrial and food waste into clean energy, supporting California’s broader climate goals to reduce methane emissions and landfill waste.
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California processor draws equity investment
California processor draws equity investment
Longtime e-scrap and IT asset disposition firm CEAR has received an investment from a Texas-based capital firm, priming the ITAD operation for future growth.
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CalRecycle said that after a review, there’s not sufficient data showing covered materials meet a required 25% recycling rate. This clarifies what many had already considered a de facto ban under SB 54.
Source: California confirms EPS food service ware ban | Packaging Dive
Analysts detail uncertainty for recycled plastics
Analysts from market intelligence firms emphasized the lack of solid footing and stiff competition from virgin resin and imports as key challenges for the plastics recycling market, during sessions at the recent Plastics Recycling Conference.
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The White House is targeting state laws related to climate and environmental justice, which could ensnare waste laws covering organics or landfills. It also told federal agencies they can repeal certain rules without public comment.
Source: Trump targets state climate laws, escalates deregulatory agenda | Waste Dive
The waste industry is no stranger to new factors entering the space and changing how different companies handle materials. So far in 2025, things are moving very quickly with changes to policies, new tariffs, and the ever-rising costs of business, operation, and more. At the Plastics Recycling Conference this week, Emily Friedman took the stage to help keep us up to speed on the breakneck pace changes in the industry can have, price trends, and what the next 18 months may look like for U.S. RPET, sustainability commitment, legislation, and trade trends.
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The new age of textile recycling
The new age of textile recycling
This article appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content. A few generations ago, the fate of end-of-life clothing would have been an unlikely subject in a plastics recycling trade journal. In …
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The state just announced a new satellite monitoring program, and key officials are lining up in support of a new landfill methane rule. Advocates are eager for that process to start.
Brand innovations, policy changes and better communication could help ease challenges associated with adding recycled content to packaging, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference.