Circular Economy — March 31, 2021NERC Wraps Up Its Spring Conference with Dynamic Discussions on Compostable Packaging, Refillable Bottle Systems and EPR Program UpdatesNERC started its second day of great content, speakers and discussions with a talk on “Demystifying Compostable Packaging”, a panel moderated by Debra Darby, Manager of Organics Sustainability Solutions at Tetra Tech. Olga Kachook, Senior Manager at Sustainable Packaging Coalition kicked off the panel speaking on understanding the role of compostable packaging in a circular […] Circular Economy — March 31, 2021
Circular Economy — March 31, 2021First Day of Northeast Recycling Council’s Spring Conference Covers EPR, Policy Making, Overview of Recycling Markets, and MoreThe Northeast Recycling Council kicked off their Spring Virtual Conference yesterday with a keynote panel on “Understanding and Choosing the Right EPR Model: The Canadian Experience” moderated by Josh Kelly, Materials Management Section Chief at the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Panelists included Peter Hargreave, President of Policy Integrity Inc., Sara-Emmanuelle Dubois, President and Founder of NovAxia Inc. […] Circular Economy — March 31, 2021
Collection/Transfer — March 23, 2021If You Sell It, You’re Responsible for Its End-of-Life: The Individual Producer Responsibility Shift for Tires in Ontario, Canada and How eTracks Is Proving Its SuccessIn Canada, the Ontario government has been conducting an experiment in the province for the last two years. Following the passing of the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016(RRCEA) and Regulation 225/18-Tires, the “scrap tire” industry effectively transitioned from a government program to the private sector. From Public to Private: How the Tire Industry […] Collection/Transfer — March 23, 2021
EPR — March 18, 2021Washington D.C. Battery EPR Bill Officially Becomes LawOn March 16, the District of Columbia’s all-battery bill officially passed into law after the required congressional review period, making it the first all-battery producer responsibility law in the country. In late 2020, the D.C. Legislative Council passed the bill, which was then signed by the D.C. Mayor and sent to Congress for final review. […] EPR — March 18, 2021
Circular Economy — March 8, 2021Commentary: Cities and Counties Need Recycling Infrastructure Investment, But Can the “Breaking Free from Plastic” Bill Deliver?The goal of needed infrastructure investment in recycling can be accomplished without undermining local control. “Municipal Stewardship EPR” is a clear option for making progress toward Zero Waste. Neil Seldman Cities, counties and recycling businesses are still trying to recover from the challenges of China’s National Sword ruling. The import bans imposed on our […] Circular Economy — March 8, 2021
EPR — February 11, 2021Proposed Legislation in Oregon Aims to Put More Recycling Responsibility on ManufacturerA local senator’s bill that creates a new product stewardship program for plastic packaging and food serviceware is among a set of bills proposed in this state legislative session focused on putting more responsibility for recycling on manufacturers. Senate Bill 14, sponsored by State Sen. Lee Beyer (D-Springfield), would establish a new statewide product stewardship program responsible for the collection […] EPR — February 11, 2021
EPR — February 4, 2021Plastic Makers Support Fair, Feasible Policy Approaches to Improve Packaging RecyclingThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement, which is attributed to Joshua Baca, ACC’s vice president of plastics, in response to the introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation in nine U.S. states: “America’s Plastic Makers are helping lead the way toward ending plastic waste by investing, innovating, and driving policies that treat […] EPR — February 4, 2021
