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Category Archives: Recycling
ACC anticipates growth in thin film recycling
With the relaunch of its Web site and growing the ranks, the polyethylene film recycling working group within the American Chemistry Council expects to see growth in thin film recovery and recycling. Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., KW Plastics Recycling, Mil-tek … Read Full Post
Say so long to recycling code arrows
An ASTM International plastics committee has announced a big change to the Resin Identification Code: The iconic chasing-arrows symbol will be replaced by a solid, equilateral triangle. The RIC — Nos. 1-7 inside three chasing arrows — appears on the … Read Full Post
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Dart Container reports progress on polystyrene recycling
Dart Container Corp. is one of the largest manufacturers of polystyrene foam food packaging, so maybe it’s fitting that the company also is a major player in foam recycling. Earlier this year, the Mason, Mich.,-based company was given the Excellence … Read Full Post
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California updates container law to encourage more recycled content
After more than 18 years on the books, changes to California’s rigid plastic packaging container (RPPC) regulations for 2013 mean the law will finally be able to do what it was meant to: increase the amount of post-consumer recycled material … Read Full Post
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Nestle CEO and EPR
GreenBiz has an exit interview with Kim Jeffery, the outgoing CEO of Nestle Waters that explains how he became an unlikely advocate of legislation that would establish a framework for extended producer responsibility for many types of consumer packaging. “I’ve … Read Full Post
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County official in Washington state recommends ending plastics recycling
The solid waste supervisor in Asotin County, Wash., has asked county commissioners to consider ending the county’s plastic recycling program because of its financial drain on the county. Stephen L. Becker, who oversees the program, said the county pays $77 … Read Full Post
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Los Angeles County officials propose 24-hour MRF to prepare for landfill closure
Los Angeles County Sanitation District officials are proposing to turn an area sorting facility into a 24-hour operation to prepare for the planned October closure of the Puente Hills Landfill, California’s Whittier Daily News reported. The facility is currently open … Read Full Post
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L.A. law enforcement cracks down on plastics theft
special task force set up by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department kicked off the New Year by making arrests as part of its ongoing effort to combat plastics theft. On Jan. 2, 2013, members of the Los Angeles County … Read Full Post
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WPA Today Newsletter December Edition
The Western Plastics Associaiton Newsletter, WPA Today, is now available for reading. This edition contains information on 2013 Legislative and Regulatory issues, recycling udpates, industry news and more. View WPA Today December
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WPA Today
The August/September edition of the WPA Today is available for members to view. This edition contains information on the California Legislative session, recycling updates, and important regulatory advances on resin pellet containment together with other information of importance to the … Read Full Post
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