With office and indoor dining activity greatly diminished during the pandemic, takeout boxes and other containers are increasingly common in the residential stream. California company Dispatch Goods aims to change that. … Read More…
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How COVID-19 is changing packaging
The pandemic-accelerated shift to e-commerce has driven changes in automation, packaging size, consumer perception of packaging and waste, and design for more return-friendly packaging. … Read More…
The pandemic spurred an uptick in plastic bag use as already limited retail take back options became more scarce. Stakeholders from all sides think it's time for new ideas. … Read More…
A confluence of RPET market disruptions in 2020 included low prime plastic pricing and supply challenges that led end users to seek feedstock from other sources. Still, experts maintain a surge of RPET demand is fast approaching. Processors in the …
During a December 10 virtual event, “How AI and Robotics are Transforming Recycling,” industry experts provided insight into how rapidly-evolving technologies are helping companies transform into more sustainable businesses. Speakers included Moniqu … Read More…
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Top 5 Right to Repair Wins of 2020 – iFixit
It was far from the easiest year to get people’s attention. But the movement to let everyone fix the things they own made big gains in 2020. Source: Top 5 Right to Repair Wins of 2020 – iFixit Read More…
Extended producer responsibility for a wide range of recyclables is gaining steam around the country. Haulers and MRF operators say it’s critical that these proposals are crafted well – both to preserve what already works and allow for much-needed changes. …
Today, Closed Loop Partners released a report dispelling myths and demystifying the rapidly growing landscape of plastic alternatives, with a focus on bio-based plastics, biopolymers and compostable products and packaging. The report unpacks the oppo … Read More…
The project aims to examine an efficient pathway to produce polypropylene (PP) using difficult-to-recycle mixed waste plastic. Source: Agilyx and Braskem to Explore Advanced Recycling Project Read More…
At the recent MRF Summit, held online, recycling leaders tackled a number of trends that are shaping the fortunes of material processors. The 2020 MRF Summit, a collaboration between the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and the Solid Waste …