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Closed Loop Unveils New Report: "Accelerating Circular Supply Chains for Plastics"
2019-04-12 10:00:00| Waste Age
The report is a call to action, highlighting opportunities investors and brands have to accelerate solutions to repurpose plastics waste.
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Alabama Senate Advances Legislation to Stop Single-use Plastics Bans
2019-04-12 10:00:00| Waste Age
The bill would stop local governments in Alabama from banning the use of plastic bags, foam cups and other single-use bags and containers.
Tags: stop alabama legislation advancesCategory: Energy and Environment
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Zero Waste PA Legislative Package
2019-04-12 10:00:00| Waste Age
The package includes 13 bills that tackle single-use plastics, Styrofoam waste, e-waste and waste reduction via improved recycling and composting.
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Walmart Launches New Reusable Bag Campaign, Sustainability Goals
2019-04-12 10:00:00| Waste Age
In addition to offering reusable bags, Walmart announced emission reductions via Project Gigaton, as well as new sustainable textile goals.
Tags: goals bag campaign launchesCategory: Energy and Environment
The Recycling Partnership Kicks Off WCCI, Advances Shift to Circular Economy
2019-04-11 16:21:00| Waste Age
The Recycling Partnership and partners are investing $1 million to help the West Coast build a more sustainable recycling system, in addition to launching a Circular Economy Accelerator.
Tags: partnership economy shift advancesCategory: Energy and Environment
Iowa, Tennessee Pass Bills Supporting Advanced Plastics Recycling
2019-04-11 16:06:00| Waste Age
The bills in both states promote advanced recycling facilities that convert plastic scrap into raw material via chemical recycling.
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Split Decision in Romulus, N.Y., Circular enerG WTE Suit
2019-04-11 15:49:00| Waste Age
A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled both in favor of and against the town of Romulus and Circular enerG, which has proposed to build a WTE plant in the region.
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Routeware Adds EasyRoute and Webaspx to Product Line
2019-04-11 11:10:00| Waste Age
Routeware is expanding its product line with the acquisition of route optimization and management software.
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ISRI Names 2019 Youth Video Contest, Design for Recycling Winners
2019-04-11 11:00:00| Waste Age
This years Youth Video & Poster Contest centered on rebuilding Americas infrastructure. ISRI named Nestlé Waters North America its Design for Recycling winner.
Tags: video design names youthCategory: Energy and Environment
China Says it Will Not Relax Ban on Solid Waste Imports
2019-04-11 10:45:00| Waste Age
During a recent press conference, Chinas Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced it will not loosen its policy and restrictions on the imports of solid waste.
Tags: china solid waste relaxCategory: Energy and Environment