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Li-ion Battery Fires Unfairly Cost Waste, Recycling and Scrap Operators Over $1.2 Billion Annually When I started consolidating the reported waste and recycling facility fires in 2016, I was realistic that the first few years would drive the baseline data defining the scope of the problem, providing us with a basic understanding of the Continue Reading... Read more at https://is.gd/ErOp12 Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority

WASTECON: EPA's 50% recycling goal possible, but only with a lot more funding and focus Panelists from Waste Management, The Recycling Partnership, CalRecycle and New York's Department of Sanitation previewed what it may take to hit the new 2030 target. Read More Read more at https://is.gd/pltaIv... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

After years of pressure, glass recycling may be at a turning point Companies and groups throughout the supply chain say targeted community solutions, infrastructure investments and educational campaigns are all contributing to a glass recycling resurgence. Read More Read more at https://is.gd/zFrS8o... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

California recycling commission report urges major changes, with many policy implications To get California back on track toward its environmental goals, a commission of industry experts recently recommended 19 actions around infrastructure, contamination, producer responsibility and more. Read More Read more at https://is.gd/Slk7aB... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

Chemists are reimagining recycling to keep plastics out of landfills | Science News Recycling plastics is really hard, and usually creates low-quality materials that aren’t good for much. Chemists are trying to change that. Source: Chemists are reimagining recycling to keep plastics out of landfills | Science News Read more at https://is.gd/SCBdkg... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

Rise in takeout waste presents new opportunity for reusable containers 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 Read more at https://is.gd/eiaqep... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

Innovation, AI and the Tech Driving Changes in Recycling 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 Read more at https://is.gd/oboKCz... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

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 Read more at https://is.gd/uNAZOC... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

The unfulfilled promises of plastic film recycling 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 Read more at https://is.gd/a9Id3V... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

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 at https://is.gd/E2pgkb... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

‘Anomaly’ year brings recycled PET market twists 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 Continue Reading... Read more at https://is.gd/1cHbnP Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority

Recycling operators sound off on packaging EPR 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. Continue Reading... Read more at https://is.gd/1VFHSc Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority

Closed Loop Partners Publishes Report to Navigate Plastic Alternatives in a Circular Economy 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 Read more at https://is.gd/1SHjIp... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more

Agilyx and Braskem to Explore Advanced Recycling Project 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 https://is.gd/Kdvc7g... Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority See more