Politicscommons.wikimedia.org How a floating trash fire in New York exposes a threat to national recycling efforts Lithium-ion batteries are widely considered a growing threat to recycling facilities across the United States, but data on them is limited.
Solutions Maine becomes first state to shift costs of recycling from taxpayers to companies The program will charge large packaging producers for collecting and recycling cardboard boxes, plastic containers and other packaging.
Solutions e360.yale.edu Europe’s drive to slash plastic waste moves into high gear As part of a broader effort to create a circular economy that reduces waste and greenhouse gas emissions, the EU will ban a host of throwaway plastic items next month and is working to create an expansive and lucrative market for recycled plastics.
