Category: US
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America Recycles Day: Recycle textiles, batteries, bulbs, and e-waste
Our columnist David Goldstein explores Ventura County’s America Recycles Day initiative, highlighting textile recycling challenges, electronic waste collection, and community…
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Trump has Message for SLAPP Victims
Play the video Trump’s message for SLAPP victims …. what lawsuits mean to Trump. That’s what I like about Trump…
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Formosa Plastics Declares Force Majeure in Texas
Formosa Plastics declared force majeure on selected polyethylene grades after a Texas plant shutdown. The affected unit and restart date…
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Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Canadian PET Resin
Washington adds a 50% tariff to Canadian high-viscosity PET resin, threatening cross-border plastics trade and bottle-grade material suppliers and producers.
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US Bills Could Legalize Plastic Greenwashing
Two congressional bills could legitimize disputed recycled-content accounting and restrict stricter state labeling laws, sparking fresh accusations of plastic greenwashing.
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Oil Prices Fall as JD Vance Pushes Iran Toward Negotiations
Oil prices decline as JD Vance seeks renewed Iran talks, but Middle East attacks and supply disruptions keep markets nervous.
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Trump, Venezuela and the Oil Reality Check
Trump celebrates Venezuelan oil imports and booming American drilling, but declining Texas rig counts and industry data complicate his claims.
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Trump Furious Over Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
Trump condemns Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, warning of rising fuel prices as tensions with Zelensky threaten American military support.
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Kremlin Confirms US-Russia Talks Over Lukoil’s $22 Billion Assets
Washington and Moscow discuss Lukoil’s $22 billion foreign assets as US sanctions complicate potential acquisitions by international energy companies.
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Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost US Oil Production
Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to expand US oil production, strengthen energy infrastructure and safeguard national security through federal…
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Ukrainian Refinery Strikes: Is Someone Trading on Inside Information?
Are oil traders profiting from advance knowledge of Ukrainian refinery strikes?
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Trump’s Secret Venezuela Oil Deal Raises Questions
Trump’s controversial Venezuela oil deal reportedly grants extensive access to American investors, raising concerns about transparency, secrecy and potential beneficiaries.
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Trump Pushes for More Diesel as US Prices Top $6
Trump urges refiners to increase diesel production as US prices surpass $6 per gallon, but supply relief faces significant delays.
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Trump Allows India to Keep Buying Cheaper Russian Oil
Trump waives tariffs on Russian oil buyers, allowing India to maintain cheaper imports despite rising global crude prices and shipping…
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Could a Dollar Agreement Bring Brent Oil Down to $77?
Could a coordinated dollar agreement between the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia strengthen the dollar, increase global oil supplies…
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Musk and Trump Push US Flying-Car Revolution
While America develops flying cars, Brussels celebrates its greatest innovation: a plastic bottle cap that stays attached. European progress!
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Trump Announces Massive Oil and Gas Exploration Plans in Greenland
Trump announces potential large-scale Greenland oil, gas and mineral exploration, but officials have not confirmed projects or drilling rights yet.
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Trump Pushes Ukraine to Stop Attacking Russian Oil Refineries
Trump pressures Zelensky to stop bombing Russian refineries, hoping to lower fuel prices, but Russia has not accepted the ceasefire.
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Trump Provides Diesel Tax Relief for Truckers and Farmers
Trump temporarily permits highway use of dyed diesel and defers federal excise taxes, aiming to reduce fuel costs for farmers…
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Trump Asks Zelensky to Stop Sabotaging the Oil Market
Trump demands an end to Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, blaming them for rising diesel prices and threatening further consequences.
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Trump and Putin Strike Diesel Deal
Trump and Putin announce a landmark diesel deal, promising lower fuel prices, renewed cooperation and economic benefits for both nations.
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Trump’s $15 Billion Oil Pipeline Raises Conflict-of-Interest Questions
Trump’s Middle East envoy faces conflict-of-interest questions over financial ties to a company involved in a $15 billion oil pipeline.
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Oil Prices Fall Following Trump’s Statement on Iran
Oil prices fall after Trump eases fears of an attack on Iran, while Middle East tensions continue threatening global supplies.
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European Parliament Mocks Donald Trump
A naked golden statue of Donald Trump, titled The Orange Plague, sparks political satire inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
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Big Oil Has Infiltrated the White House
How deep does Big Oil’s influence run in Washington? And how many revolving doors remain hidden behind the White House?
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Oil Companies Are Making a Historic Pricing Mistake
High gasoline and diesel prices risk angering US voters and creating political trouble for the oil industry ahead of November’s…
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US States Move to Shield Oil Companies From Climate Lawsuits
Several US states are passing laws that could limit climate lawsuits against oil companies and increase legal risks for plaintiffs.
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Russia and China Expand Their Grip on the Arctic
Russia and China strengthen their Arctic presence as competition intensifies over shipping routes, energy resources, minerals and strategic infrastructure.
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Can Cyprus Play a Role in a US-Russia Oil Partnership?
A possible US-Russia Lukoil deal could create new strategic opportunities for Cyprus and Greece within the Eastern Mediterranean energy landscape.
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Trump: Ukraine Is Responsible for Expensive U.S. Fuel
Trump points the finger at Ukraine, blaming refinery attacks on Russia for pushing up fuel prices and inflation across energy…
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Lukoil Deal Signals a New US Russia Relationship
U.S.–Russia talks reportedly include a multibillion-dollar Lukoil deal, linking oil assets and energy interests to broader Ukraine negotiations.
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Supreme Court Could Shut Down Climate Lawsuits Against Big Oil
The U.S. Supreme Court could reshape climate litigation by deciding whether state courts can hear claims against major oil companies.
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Canada Rediscovers Crude Oil Overnight
Canada fast-tracks a major oil pipeline as Ottawa seeks new export markets, greater energy security and reduced dependence on the…
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Trump Lands Massive Korean Energy Investment in Texas
South Korea backs a $22.3 billion Texas energy megaproject, highlighting America’s aggressive push for investment, power generation and AI infrastructure.
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Plastic Recycling Lawsuit Against Industry Dismissed
Federal judge dismisses Kansas plastic recycling lawsuit, finding plaintiffs failed to connect industry claims to their alleged injuries and damages.
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EU Energy Security Depends on US and Nigeria
Europe’s winter energy vulnerability exposes how replacing Russian dependence with new suppliers may have diversified risk rather than eliminated dependency.
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Wanhua Settles US Antitrust Lawsuit
Wanhua Chemical agrees to a $7.75 million settlement in a US antitrust case involving alleged MDI and TDI price fixing.
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Newsom Killed California’s Plastic Recycling Crackdown
Governor Newsom vetoed California’s major recycling bill, handing the powerful petrochemical industry a massive corporate victory over advanced plastic regulations.
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Trinseo is undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring
Trinseo’s Chapter 11 restructuring has hit delays as disputes between lender groups move into mediation. The plastics and specialty materials…
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US Diesel Ban Could Hit Europe Hard
A possible U.S. diesel export ban could strengthen Trump’s leverage over Europe by turning fuel supplies into a bargaining tool.
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US Outplays the EU in the Balkans
While Brussels pursues ambitious climate goals, Washington pushes American gas into the Balkans, turning energy geopolitics into commercial opportunity.
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China Tightens Chemical Exports to Help US Fight Fentanyl
China tightens chemical export controls on fentanyl precursors, linking industrial chemical trade with the wider fight against drugs and organised…
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Chemical Recycling Comes to Town, Residents Push Back
Residents near W.R. Grace’s Maryland site are pushing back against chemical recycling, citing emissions, odors, safety risks and transparency concerns.
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Oil, Chemicals and Plastics on the Trump–Xi Agenda
Trump–Xi talks could reshape oil, chemicals and plastics through tariffs, Iranian crude, industrial overcapacity, critical minerals and supply-chain restrictions.
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Trump Wants More Oil Refineries
The White House is considering emergency powers to expand U.S. oil refining capacity as fuel prices rise and supply concerns…
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Brent Is European, But It Takes Orders From Washington
How Brent became American overnight — and what it says about Europe’s disappearing geopolitical influence.
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Canada-US Trade War Reaches Plastics
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs now extend to selected U.S. plastic products, potentially reshaping sourcing, costs and cross-border supply chains.
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Trump Strikes World’s Biggest Oil Deal
A landmark US-Venezuela oil agreement gives American interests majority control over 65 billion barrels while promising investment and increased production.
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US Wants 100-Year Deal on Venezuelan Oil
Washington is considering a century-long arrangement granting US companies access to Venezuelan oil fields as investment and production plans accelerate.
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How Trump Keeps America the World’s Oil Master
Trump is turning America’s oil dominance into economic and geopolitical power, challenging Europe’s perception of him as an unpredictable leader.
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Taiwan Turns to America for Its Petrochemical Feedstocks
Taiwan turns to U.S. petrochemical feedstocks as Middle Eastern disruptions expose its dependence on Gulf supplies.
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US Refineries cash in While Europe Shuts Down
U.S. refineries are running close to full capacity and cashing in on exceptionally strong refining margins, while Europe continues to…
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Shell sells US chemical business
Shell is considering the sale of its US chemicals portfolio as part of a broader effort to reduce exposure to…
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US Builds the Next Oil Route While Europe Destroys the Old One
Sometimes the difference between American and European strategic thinking can be summed up in a pipeline.
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Trump Administration Targets Packaging Chemicals
The Trump administration is closing the GRAS loophole to require public disclosure of all food packaging chemicals.
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Trump blasts Exxon, Chevron for making ‘too much money,’ demands lower gasoline prices
Trump Tells Big Oil to Cut Gasoline Prices, Singles Out Chevron CEO
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Chemical Recycling Bubble Begins to Burst
Chemical Recycling Faces a Reality Check as Projects Stall Across Europe and the US
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US and OPEC: A Relationship of Contradictions
For decades, the United States has criticized OPEC for coordinating oil production and influencing global prices, arguing that free markets—not…
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US pushes for free Speech declaration
Trump pushes UN ‘free speech’ declaration.
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The Free Movement of Goods: EU and US Perspectives
The EU often promotes the free movement of goods as one of the cornerstones of European integration. Yet, when you…
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US Policy to reduce microplastics
The US policy to reduce microplastics seem better than the usual EU bullshit.
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Free advertising for US Bioplastics Companies
I would like to support American bioplastics companies. These are challenging times, and if I can contribute in any meaningful…
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Essay on US Oil Diplomacy and Influence Channels in Europe
A Hypothetical Examination of US Oil Diplomacy and Channels of Influence in Europe
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ENI vs Microsoft: Does the EU Apply a Double Standard in Competition Law?
Microsoft vs ENI in EU competition enforcement. A comparative analysis of enforcement approaches in digital and energy markets. Hard enforcement…
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The Strait of Hormuz Blockade and American Strategic Interests
The recurring instability in the Strait of Hormuz often appears to harm global markets, but it can also create strategic…
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EU plastic trends: prepare for the worse
What briefing should you give to your corporate EU affairs department?
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Biden’s stake in the Russian Ukraine conflict (Video Doc)
Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kapitol.ai (@kapitolai) Personal Remarks Some politicians from the old guard,…
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An Essay in US oil Diplomacy
This essay examines U.S. oil diplomacy in the current context of tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, exploring how energy…
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Trump Slams unhelpful UK Leadership
Trump Slams unhelpful UK Leadership . Watch the social media post
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Has the largest US oil refinery been sabotaged?
Personal Remarks What a bloody coincidence? Meanwhile, EU “care bear” politicians are busy meeting, consulting, drafting regulations, raising taxes, and…
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Greenland given to Trump if oil prices rises
Let’s play a completely hypothetical (and definitely not alarming) game: what would it take for Europe to hand over Greenland…
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Japan selects US as primary oil and energy supplier
Japan recently solidified its energy security by signing $56 billion in deals with the U.S. for oil, gas, and LNG. Finalized at the…
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Belgian PM is smartest man in the European room
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever maintains that it is in Europe’s strategic interest to pursue a peace settlement with…
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Oil wealth: US vs Saudi Arabia (Video)
Unfortunately, my American friends didn’t quite get the oil wealth distribution right. I mean, even the Arabs did it better…
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Day One as Energy Advisor to the US Government
This is satire. Relax. It’s the sequel to this article: Day One as Energy Advisor to the European Commission Imagine…
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Energy Secretary Addresses US–Venezuelan Oil Relationship
I appreciate the transparency of U.S. policy. They don’t wrap it in moralistic rhetoric or claims of superiority like we…
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US Government: Globalisation and WEF have failed the West
Watch the speech of US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, at Davos (WEF).
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USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
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Top 5 biggest plastic scandals in the US? (ChatGPT)
Dear ChatGPT, wha are the top 5 biggest plastic scandal in the US?
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Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics?
Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics?
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New York City collects 5.9M pounds of compostable material
https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/new-york-city-collects-five-million-pounds-of-compostable-material
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Microplastics influence puberty age of US girls (Video)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antiaging I Longevity (@antiagingmission)
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Trump congratulates Europe for emission reduction
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Townhall Media (@townhallmedia)
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Researchers Develop Biobased Film That Could Replace Traditional Plastic Packaging
https://www.newswise.com/articles/researchers-develop-biobased-film-that-could-replace-traditional-plastic-packaging
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What Trump’s absence means for COP30
https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-trumps-absence-means-for-cop30
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Novel PVC-recycling process piloted in Ohio
https://www.chemengonline.com/novel-pvc-recycling-process-piloted-in-ohio
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California AG Settles With Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over “Recyclable” Claims
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=22353d9a-1333-468c-ad76-3bc95cf24392
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The David vs. Goliath Battle to Pass the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act
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US Impact on UN COP 30
https://www.eco-business.com/news/trumps-team-weighs-cop-attendance-but-influence-looms-either-way
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California sues plastic bag makers for falsely claiming bags are recyclable
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-lawsuit-says-makers-of-plastic-bags-lied-about-products-being-recyclable/ar-AA1OGapi https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-sues-plastic-bag-makers-for-falsely-claiming-bags-are-recyclable/ar-AA1OGyH8?ocid=TobArticle
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Mr. Trump, China is smuggling palm oil branded as UCO into US
Palm Oil Palm oil is a first generation biofuel and bioplastics feedstock used in both biofuels and bioplastics. The problem…
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Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/california-newsom-veto-pfas-packaging-plastic-microbeads/802693
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Closed Loop Partners Releases New Guidelines to Strengthen US Recycling Operations as Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Gain Momentum in the U.S.
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A Northern California community kicks chemical recycling out of town
https://pirg.org/california/articles/a-northern-california-community-kicks-chemical-recycling-out-of-their-neighborhood
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Washington state agencies discredit their own plastic bag ban study
https://www.mountainstatespolicy.org/washington-state-agencies-discredit-their-own-plastic-bag-ban-study
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California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in food packaging and cookware
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB682
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EU and US recycling landscape
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California may file more plastics recycling lawsuits
https://www.reuters.com/world/california-looking-more-trump-plastics-lawsuits-attorney-general-bonta-says-2025-09-24
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Why EU failed its global leadership
The European Union failed because it became less than the sum of its parts: UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain…
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Resynergi moving operations out of California
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America Recycles Day: Recycle textiles, batteries, bulbs, and e-waste
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Raul Gardini: The Enimont Scandal, a Controversial Death and Novamont’s Road to ENI
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INEOS Founder Warns the UK Is on the Slide
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Covestro CEO Attempts to Speak Italian with His Hands
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