The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is working to develop a reporting and data collection system to better understand recycling in the state. In an online stakeholder meeting Tuesday about a study comparing other states’ data collection methods, DNR staff said regular data on recycling streams and collection will help with efforts to improve solid […]
Colorado’s recently passed battery recycling law defines producer responsibility for end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. And California’s SB 615 may soon follow in a state committed to addressing the problem of large-format battery waste. These laws are an important step toward collecting waste and aiming to recover valuable minerals. But without stronger environmental transparency, disclosure and […]
(The Center Square) - California producers using non-recyclable packaging are set to be billed in August with preliminary invoices, which are expected to lead to higher grocery and product prices in stores.
BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful announced a record 566 tons of litter were removed by 28,079 individuals during Love the Boot Week, Louisiana’s largest litter removal and beautification effort. Volunteers gave a total of 77,648 hours at 1,624 events in all 64 parishes.
