A new state law will make recycling simpler and cheaper by making companies responsible for their packaging. It will also create a uniform list so that the same things can be recycled, no matter where ...

A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science showcases a novel method for the recycling of unsaturated polymers such as rubber and plastics. Recycling paper may only be helpful to the climate if ...

What policy, implementation, and results revealed in 2025 and what is ahead in 2026. By Heidi Sanborn, MPA Increasing ...

Recycling polyolefin plastics is inefficient and costly because their strong bonds make them hard to break down and require tedious pre-sorting. The future of plastic recycling may soon get much less ...

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) recently released a position paper outlining the role of physical and chemical recycling in a circular economy, offering what it says is science-based, consensus-driven ...

Europe’s paper and board sector is calling for greater alignment on recycling standards as policymakers tighten rules on packaging recyclability.

Paper recycling consultant Bill Moore says several countries have enacted policies that can boost recovered paper collection rates in nations with developing economies. Industry consultant Bill Moore ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Without a recycling label, carton manufacturers can’t legally sell their products in California starting in 2032 ...

Officials are looking at options to continue recycling services for local residents as the City of Parkersburg considers closing its Municipal Recycling Facility. Members of the Wood County Solid ...

WM is shuttering its plastic film recycling plant near Houston, a move the company is calling temporary while also indicating the location faces an uncertain future. The nation's largest solid waste ...