Bans
Washington bans expanded polystyrene containers
The ban went into effect June 1 and covers coolers, cups, trays, bowls and clamshell containers.
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EPS plastic bans approved in LA, San Diego
Councils in California’s two largest cities vote on the same day to greatly restrict the use of the foam material.
US Composting Council calls to ban PFAS
The council notes the negative impact of PFAS on compost manufacturers.
Brentwood, California, looking to construct $40M organics processing facility
The city has begun initial discussions with organics recovery company Anaergia.
Massachusetts mattress, textile ban takes effect
Massachusetts established bans for the disposal of textiles and mattresses and tightened regulations around commercial organics.
Enforcing Waste Bans in Massachusetts
A recently published environmental report calls attention to the quantities of banned materials that are disposed of in Massachusetts. The report includes contributions from a...
Zero Waste Massachusetts issues report on diversion tactics
The organization proposes eight tactics taken from case studies across the country that can help minimize the material being landfilled and incinerated.
GSA proposed rulemaking could limit purchase of single-use plastics, associations say
Several industry associations have submitted comments to the GSA in opposition to the proposed rulemaking.
Canada bans single-use plastics
Several trade groups have expressed concern surrounding Canada’s ban on single-use plastics.
A widespread effort
A push for better food waste diversion practices has led to increased state legislation targeting organics recycling.
Is a scrap export ban looming in Europe?
Consortium reaches out to Brussels policymakers to fend off proposed scrap export restrictions in the EU.
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