A new report out of Europe calls for people across the health care value chain to help reduce the ever-growing

The plastics industry is offering schools curricula that cast plastics as safe, recyclable, and a source of good jobs.

OPINION: California landfill fires aren’t just brimming over; some are burning out of control, columnist Allison Arieff writes. Can we relearn the skills we need to staunch our trash flows?

A bill that could change hauler franchise agreements, plus bills to manage medium-format batteries, vape waste, food donations and landfill temperature events, are nearing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. 

A Starbucks partner in North Carolina is building a local organics hauling model around spent coffee grounds, showing how store-level logistics, internal champions, and feedstock value can unlock corporate waste streams.

SummaryMore than half of all clothing sold worldwide is made from synthetic fibers derived from fossil fuels, and that amount is increasing. ● Washing synthetic clothing releases hundreds of thousands […]

The landfill must add round-the-clock emissions monitoring and stronger gas controls after years of odor complaints.

This is the first time the group has removed an item from the approximately four-year-old list. A broader review of the materials on the list is underway.

The county says the consolidation is expected to save $80 million over 15 years.

The global population could approach 10 billion by 2050. How do we feed that many people in an equitable, sustainable, and nutritious way? Stanford bioengineer Vayu Hill-Maini is turning to “nature’s recyclers” for answers.

A running track heavily damaged during the 2025 Palisades Fire in Southern California is getting a second life instead of

Landbell USA is urging apparel and textile producers selling into California to assess compliance and register under the state’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024.

Surfrider's 2023 Beach Cleanup Report: Working Towards a Plastic-Free Future

A coalition of agriculture industry representatives in California, US, has called the state&rsquo;s SB 54 &ldquo;unworkable as written&rdquo; and argues for its repeal.&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/california-sb54-epr-packaging-law.html" target="_blank">Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act</a>, known as SB 54, is California&rsquo;s EPR law. It aims to manage packaging and single-use plastic foodservice ware across the state.&nbsp;

This month, a first-of-its-kind recycling bill quietly began taking effect in California—and it could have major implications for home brands that do busine...

While the country spends billions to bring back manufacturing jobs, recycling already provides skilled, local jobs that cannot be outsourced

Lithium-ion batteries are believed to be responsible for a series of recent fires inside garbage trucks in San Jose.

Clemence Schmid shares how local action around the world is inspiring real change when it comes to addressing plastic pollution.

These seven everyday items seem like safe bets for the blue bin. They're not, and tossing them in only bogs down the system.

Although US plastics recycling has risen overall, diverging trends among materials reflect the existential struggle recyclers are facing and highlight

California’s dairy sector faces a code-red alert over Senate Bill 54 recycling fees, sparking fears of a $15M penalty per firm and plant closures.

The city will examine the trash bins of 4,800 randomly selected households to make sure people are complying with a state law.

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking an important California law from going into effect. SB 343 aimed to ensure that packaging does not feature recycling symbols like the chasing arrows unless it is actually being recycled.

"Plastic-free" is a clear call to look around us and be aware of all the plastic in our lives. Plastic has become pervasive and once you see it, it's hard to unsee it.

California’s war on plastic isn’t just changing what we can buy. According to a lawsuit filed by 17 states, it’s bending the rules nationwide.

The company expects to easily integrate ERS’ equipment and assets into its warehouse and logistics operations.

California’s SB 343 update gives cartons fresh labeling clarity. New MRF data shows stronger sortation, but recovery work remains.

Indigenous lands are crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. Research shows their health is a direct result of Indigenous stewardship.

The pieces are already in place for a strong domestic recycling system, according to The Recycling Partnership’s (TRP) latest report,

A coalition of 17 states and a trade association are suing California to block a strict recycling law aimed at reducing plastic waste.

Construction has started at Republic Services' sustainability park in San Bernardino, California. The facility will process organics, with a focus

California's Assembly Bill 660 bans "sell-by" dates and mandates uniform "BEST if Used by" and "USE by" terms on packaged food to curb consumer confusion and waste.

Closed Loop Partners&rsquo; Center for the Circular Economy has announced plans to advance the recovery of small-format plastic packaging, like from cosmetic and skin care products, in California, US, ahead of the state&rsquo;s SB 54 extended producer responsibility (EPR) law.&nbsp;The plan falls under the next phase of the Smalls Consortium, a group backed by founding partner L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al and supporting partner Kraft Heinz, which aims to recover cosmetic packaging, as well as pill bottles, lids, caps, and coffee pods that currently fall through recycling sorting systems.&nbsp;

Pursuant to the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, businesses that produce or sell apparel and textiles in California must register with the state’s producer responsibility organization (PRO)—Landbell USA—by July 1. The Responsible Textile Recovery Act was passed in 2024 and establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program, which ensures discarded textiles and apparel are reused, repaired … Read More

Michael Moritz’s Crankstart Foundation is funding efforts to catch illegal dumpers and clean noxious garbage piles.