U.S. Plastics Pact Launches to Ignite Change Toward Circular Economy for Plastic. NERC is a member of the U.S. Plastics Pact, which aims to create a path toward a circular economy for plastic in the United States.
MRFs: Second quarter brings higher values and lower costs. NERC's survey of MRFs, updated for the second quarter of 2020, finds that the value of recyclables has increased.
NERC report shows MRF materials value increase in Q2 2020. Value of recycled materials collected at the curbside increased in second quarter of 2020, NERC finds.
Goodbye to some PFAS in food packaging. The Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse--a program administered by NERC--is circulating draft legislation to gete PFAs out of food packaging.
Maryland Recognized for Successful Sustainable Practices. The State Electronics Challenge--a program administered by NERC--rewards Maryland with Silver level recognition for its procurement of sustainable IT and responsible end-of-life management.
TOMRA regional director Americas to speak about strategies and technologies for cleaning, handling and transporting scrap glass. Carlos Manchado Atienza, regional director Americas for TOMRA Sorting Recycling, will speak at the upcoming Northeast Recycling Council's (NERC) Northeast Glass Forum, September 1-2, 2020.
Toxics Group Spurs Nationwide Efforts to Ban PFAS in Packaging. The Toxics In Packaging Clearinghouse--a program administered by NERC--is circulating draft model language for a ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).