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B CHESAPEAKE, VA b - Total Fiber Recovery of Chesapeake (TFRC) has started construction of its $80 million recycled pulp production facility in the City of Chesapeake, Virginia. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Chesapeake's Economic Development Department and the Port of Virginia to secure the project for Virginia. With domestic and international offtake agreements in place, the pulp product created by TFR in Chesapeake will be transported to paper plants to become new products. [Extracted from the article]

For plastics alone, Australia required a 150% increase in domestic plastics-recycling capacity and this highlighted a need to adopt a range of circular economy strategies. To improve recycling rates, we need to recognize that the waste and resource recovery sector is positioned at the end of the supply chain, often known as end of life. For example, nine companies joined forces to create a circular supply chain in which they captured soft plastic waste and converted it to a Nestlé KitKat wrapper using Australian-designed advanced recycling technology. [Extracted from the article]

B Arlington, VA b - The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) has released its white paper, Solutions to the Waste & Recycling Industry's Growing Driver/Worker Shortage. "The workforce challenges facing our industry existed well before COVID-19", said NWRA President and CEO Darrell Smith. [Extracted from the article]

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The article offers review on "Ultrahide PC 100," blockout poster, by Monadnock Paper Mills.

"Instead of looking at the percentage of recyclable plastics that are recycled, both recyclable and non-recyclable plastics are lumped into a single category and from there derive the total percentage that is recycled", the NWRA explained. A new white paper from the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) aims to dispel the plastic recycling myths perpetuated by mainstream media outlets. [Extracted from the article]

Under this project, Nestlé will also install 24 benches and waste bins at popular tourist locations in Gilgit and Hunza. Clean Gilgit and Hunza Project - a joint collaboration between District Administration, Gilgit Baltistan Waste Management Company, Karakoram Area Development Organization and Nestlé Pakistan, aims to encourage waste management of up to 1000 tons of plastic and paper packaging waste by 2025. The project focuses on waste segregation and recycling systems for Gilgit and Hunza with installation of two baling machines, one in Hunza and the other in Gilgit, that will encourage waste management of up to 1000 tons of plastic and paper packaging waste by 2025 to make the region waste-free and promote sustainable tourism in the region. [Extracted from the article]

It's hired a producer responsibility organization (PRO) to administer the program, which will require producers to pay for recycling of paper and packaging, among provisions. "We wrote the bill to be flexible, depending on each local government's current system", she says, explaining that a few Colorado jurisdictions run their own recycling programs, and a growing number of them contract with local haulers. A year after passing its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, Colorado has made a few monumental moves to be able to put the plan into play. [Extracted from the article]

The city of Evanston enjoys a recycling rate greater than the nation's - landing at 33 percent. The success of the program is thanks to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, or SWANCC, which organizes an annual e-waste, paper and special waste recycling event. [Extracted from the article]

Changes are due to SB 1383, a California organics law that requires residents and businesses to separate food waste and food-soiled paper from trash. About 20 percent of the state's methane emissions come from landfills as compostable materials like food scraps and paper products break down. These materials will no longer go into a waste container but into an organics (green waste) container, along with green or landscaping waste. [Extracted from the article]

READ MORE Beyond Plastics Urges Consumers to Avoid Plastic Gift Cards This Holiday Season John Pierron With 17 percent of Americans hoping to receive gift cards for the holidays, Beyond Plastics is urging consumers to utilize alternatives to typical plastic PVC gift cards. READ MORE Los Angeles, San Diego Approve Ordinances Banning Polystyrene Stefanie Valentic Council members in Los Angeles unanimously approved ordinances aimed at moving the city closer to zero waste. You will hear Bryan Staley, President and CEO, Environmental Research and Education Foundation and Kevin Torrens, Vice President, Brown and Caldwell talk about treatment options and technologies. [Extracted from the article]

This week in waste, the announcement of Biden Administration's PFAS Strategic Roadmap sent chatter throughout the waste industry. Waste360 and WM's Tara Hemmer discussed her new role as the company's chief sustainability officer. , we chat with Tara Hemmer, SVP & chief sustainability officer, at Waste Management (WM), about the power of partnerships to move the needle on sustainability, the role of next-gen technology, how people make it all possible and more. [Extracted from the article]

About the American Forest & Paper Association The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves toadvance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturersthrough fact-based public policy and marketplaceadvocacy. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Forest & PaperAssociation (AF&PA) Vice President of Industry AffairsTerry Webber issued the following statement in responseto the Colorado General Assembly passing HB22-1355, whichwould create an extended producer responsibility (EPR)program for paper and packaging products: "Colorado's "Producer Responsibility Program forRecycling" ignores the fact that paper recycling is asuccess. [Extracted from the article]

This section presents information on various subjects. Topics discussed include the characters in the animated film "Dogs at the Opera," instructions on making an origami of a dog, factors that contribute to air, soil, and water pollution, the percentage of global deaths which may be linked to environmental conditions, and the importance of recycling.

SWANA has provided guidance to municipal and private sector waste and recycling operations to help them address ongoing challenges facing local recycling programs, all while protecting workers and the public during the pandemic. B Silver Spring, MD b -The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is recognized as a leading subject matter expert on solid waste and recycling management in the United States. In early November, SWANA will be releasing an update about the strong recovery in commodity prices and the positive impact on local recycling programs. [Extracted from the article]

To learn more, visit www.circularactionalliance.org B About Circular Action Alliance b Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is a U.S., non-profit Producer Responsibility Organization established to support the successful implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging. Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment selected Circular Action Alliance (CAA) to implement and administer Colorado's Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling, which was signed into law June 3, 2022. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on increased recycling rates could have economic gains for communities. Topics include the Covid waste disposal shakeup, Lebanon logged its best revenue year for recycling in 2020, and the Epsom- based Northeast Resource Recovery Association, a membership- based nonprofit that helps towns and cities sell their recyclables, reported recently that their more than 400 members throughout New England, many in New Hampshire.

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The European Union (EU) has passed a law to overhaul packaging regulations in an effort to improve waste management and recycling. The law exempts small single-use packaging in the restaurant sector, such as sugar sachets and mayonnaise tubes, from an outright ban. However, this means that free toiletries provided by hotels may no longer be available. The legislation aims to reduce packaging waste by 5% by 2030 and by 15% by 2040. The final shape of the law will still need to be negotiated with member states. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a global waste characterization study conducted on commercial buildings that reveals most buildings worldwide are discarding in their trash as much as 62 percent of materials that do not belong in the trash. It discusses the impact of this on facility managers and provides lessons from the study such as facilities are paying too much for waste, cannot afford to ignore organics, and should focus on paper, plastics, and glass/metal recycling.

The article offers information on the New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre (NZFSSRC) is fast trying to get to grips with the food safety risks that may emerge from the use of recycled plastic and paper/cardboard packaging. It discusses that the work included the exact identification of the chemicals and assessment of their toxicity to various marine biota; and mentions that Tremblay reports that bisphenol A, is one of the key plastic-derived contaminants in the water.

The article discusses the importance of mosques and Islamic centers adopting environmentally friendly practices to address the increasing resource depletion and environmental degradation caused by human activity. It highlights seven mosques and Islamic centers that have implemented various eco-friendly measures, such as using energy-efficient light fixtures, sensors, and smart thermostats, minimizing water consumption, recycling and waste management programs, community gardens, and educational programs on environmental stewardship. The article encourages other mosques and Islamic centers to follow suit and provides resources for getting involved in eco-friendly initiatives. [Extracted from the article]

READ MORE HERE NWRA White Paper Breaks Down Plastic Recycling Myths A new white paper from the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) aims to dispel the plastic recycling myths perpetuated by mainstream media outlets. LISTEN HERE Study: Recycling is Economically Feasible Through Targeting High-Value Recyclables As market forces negatively influence recycling rates, municipalities look to reduce the number of materials collected or even eliminate programs. As false information about the state of recycling continues to spread, industry experts are educating consumers about what is really happening to their trash. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on various agricultural highlights, including the Agricultural Research Council's National Dairyman Awards ceremony, concerns about whales being entangled in mussel farm ropes, livestock producers facing challenges from stock theft.

Recycled paper prices benefitted from increased retail demand for new boxes, increased domestic capacity to make those boxes from old cardboard boxes and mixed paper, and a reviving export market. Prices for cardboard boxes, mixed paper, steel cans, natural and colored HDPE containers and polypropylene containers reached or came close to all time highs. Plastic recycling prices benefitted from rising oil prices and recycled content goals of consumer products companies. [Extracted from the article]

Kendra Kemp knows paper. With an end result in mind, Kemp noted the challenges the waste and recycling industry is facing on its road to emissions reduction, specifically noting volatile commodity pricing among other obstacles. [Extracted from the article]

Advanced recycling technologies are emerging as a potential solution to the global plastic waste crisis. These technologies aim to convert used plastic into new plastic, creating a circular economy and reducing the need for virgin plastic production. Currently, only 6% of plastic is recycled, with the majority ending up in landfill or discarded. Advanced recycling methods, such as pyrolysis and gasification, chemically break down plastic into its component parts, which can then be used to create new plastic or other industrial chemicals. Europe is leading the way in advanced recycling, with over 100 technologies in operation or development. However, challenges remain, including energy consumption, toxic waste generation, and public skepticism. Despite these challenges, advanced recycling has the potential to significantly increase plastic recycling rates and reduce environmental impact. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers step-by-step instructions for creating animal crafts from recycled cardboard.

The article discusses the occurrence of fire incidents at waste and recycling facilities in October. It highlights that there were 27 publicly reported fire incidents, with 16 occurring at waste, paper, and plastic facilities, and 11 at scrap metal recycling facilities. The article also emphasizes the importance of battery recycling and reuse to prevent fires and explosions, as well as to recover valuable materials. It features an interview with John Shegerian, the co-founder of Electronic Recycling International (ERI), who discusses ERI's mission and commitment to sustainability. Shegerian also emphasizes the significance of safety measures and training in managing the fire risk associated with batteries. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the use of natural materials in interior design and upholstery, including the incorporation of wool felt, wood, and natural cork into various design elements. It highlights the emphasis on sustainability and the use of these materials to enhance acoustic performance in interior spaces.

Psychology Researchers detail new data in psychology. The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research fromBeijing University of Agriculture: "This paper presents aresearch model that investigates the influence mechanism ofconsumers' frugality on their recycling intentions. [Extracted from the article]