Category: US
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Lebanon, New Hampshire, Accepts Compostable Bags at Composting Facility
Food waste can now be disposed of free of charge at Lebanon’s solid waste facility
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Oxnard California Regulates Expanded Polystyrene
The City Council, Tuesday, January 3, approved an ordinance regulating expanded polystyrene (EPS).
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Spray-On Coating for Fruits and Vegetables
Scientists from Rutgers and Harvard universities have developed a biodegradable spray-on wrapper.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Promotes Recycling in West Columbia
The West Columbia area will be able to participate in recycling again thanks to the efforts of Wendy Irwin, public affairs representative for the Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
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Illinois Bag Tax Update
Evanston alders Monday will consider two new restrictions on local businesses — a 15-cent bag tax and a requirement that retailers accept cash for all transactions.
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New York Carpet Recycling Bill Update
GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL is seeking to rewrite sections of a carpet recycling bill in a way that critics say could open the way to controversial “chemical recycling,” leaving backers of the legislation in tense disagreement over how to respond.
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FTC Reviews of Recyclable & Compostable Claims
Federal Trade Commission Seeks Public Comment on Potential Updates to its ‘Green Guides’ for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
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Refuse and Recycling Collection is 7th Deadliest Job in US
Refuse and recycling collection is now the seventh deadliest job in the U.S. with 34 reported fatalities in 2021, a drop from 38 in 2020.
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Testing Plastic Waste Roads in the US
‘Plastic roads’ are paved with good intentions – and trash
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Nexe Plant in US
NEXE Innovations’ Windsor site on target to be in production early 2023
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US Enzymes Recycling Technology for Bottles and Textiles
Scientists Discover Enzymes That Could Make It Cheaper To Recycle Waste Polyester Textiles and Bottles Than Making Them From Petroleum
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Freepoint Eco-Systems Builds Ohio Chemical Recycling Plant
Shell signs deal for entire output
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Request for Information; National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
The first RFI, National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative, seeks public input on how advances in biotechnology and biomanufacturing can help the country achieve goals that were previously out of reach and what steps can be taken to ensure we have the necessary research ecosystem, workforce, data, domestic biomanufacturing capacity, international engagement, and other components to…
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USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities (FREE)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. This is a FREE article
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ExxonMobil Starts Production at Texas Chemical Recycling Plant
ExxonMobil starts operations at large-scale advanced recycling facility
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LA City Bans Styrofoam
In a Unanimous Vote, the L.A. City Council Has Now Banned Styrofoam
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Why Don’t More Local Restaurants Use Biodegradable Packaging?
Why don’t more local restaurants use biodegradable packaging? Curious Louisiana investigates.
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Michigan Bill to Revamp Waste Management
Eight related bills would overhaul the state’s waste priorities to focus on recycling and diversion.
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US EPR Adoption to Drive Up Plastic Recycling Rates Over Time
The adoption of extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws in more US states will drive up plastic recycling rates over time, a consultant said.
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California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Produce Bags
Plastic produce bags will be phased out of California grocery stores and supermarkets over the next two years.
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Democrats Have a New Plan to Fight Plastic Pollution
Proposed legislation would limit plastic production and restrict new petrochemical facilities.
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Closed Loop Partners Launch Circular Services
Closed Loop Partners and Brookfield Partner to Launch Circular Services, the Leading Developer of Circular Economy Infrastructure in the United States
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US Bill on Plastic Production Crisis in Congress
Another aggressive plastics bill lands in Congress
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New Funding and Partners for ChemCatBio
ChemCatBio To Accelerate Bioenergy Catalyst Research With New Funding and Three Industry Partners
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‘Biorecycling of Plastics’ Report for US Congress
This report on biorecycling of plastics was prepared for the US Congress
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First 100% Bio-based 3D-printed Home
First 100% bio-based 3D-printed home unveiled at the University of Maine
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Composting Consortium for US Composting
What will it take for us to get to zero waste? Composting plays an essential role.
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New Hemp Fibre Processing Facility For Virginia
A new facility to produce fiber from hemp and other agricultural products is to set up shop in the US state of Virginia.
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Reuse & Refill Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award Finalists
The ten reuse/refill finalists have certainly made it hard for the U.S. Plastics Pact’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award judges to select a winner.
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USDA Video on Bioplastics
What are bioplastics? A video made by AgLab (USDA) — A bit overly simplistic, and not completely accurate.
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Colorado Invests in Vertical Farming and Hemp Bioplastics
State approves incentives for hemp bioplastics, vertical-farm equipment firms in NoCo — Is vertical farming the solution to deal with all the negative effects of intensive agriculture? Maybe it is!
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Agile BioFoundry Selects New Collaborations
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences and the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems at the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the selection of six projects to conduct research and development that will advance the U.S. bioeconomy.
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City of Boise Says No to All Compostable Plastics
It doesn’t look good for compostable plastics. The result of the “Divide et impera” strategy of European Bioplastics under the previous management of TotalEnergies …. A sweet bitter dish of greed with a “bad Karma” sauce. Better served cold or not at all. Bon Appetit!
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Blockchain for US Industrial Hemp
New Joint Venture Executed to Escalate Industrial Hemp Industry as a Sustainable Solution in North America
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California Phasing Out Meat, Fruit and Vegetable Plastic Bags
CA to start phasing out single-use plastic bags used for meat and produce
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FAS China FY 22 Climate Outreach Initiative
To promote a greater dialogue with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on issues related to climate, the FAS offices in China launched “Agriculture for a Better Future,” a series of social media posts on U.S. Mission to China social media platforms — Well, let’s hope for humanity that China will not copy the US…
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Polymateria and Bank of America Partner on Bioplastic
Lyfecycle Debuts Cutting-Edge Self-Destructing Plastic Technology as Official Recovery Bag Sponsor for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
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New York Initiative for Compostable Waste
New York launches Curbside Composting program
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US Seeks Allies on Plastic Treaty
US seeks allies as split emerges over global plastics pollution treaty — The US is reliable except when it comes to “public health” and “environmental” issues. Corporate interests come above public health interests in the US. I’m not sure the world would be better off with a “US” environmental solution.
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Troy University and Hemp Growers Partner on Bioplastics
Troy University partners with the National Hemp Growers Cooperative to research use of hemp fibers in developing biodegradable plastics
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CA Governor Vetoes Plastic Recycled Content Bill
California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
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North Dakota Plant to Convert Methane into PHB
North Dakota may potentially build a plant converting methane into biodegradable plastics
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Valerian Materials Funded for Bioplastics Research
A St. Louis Park-based startup has received about $1.2 million to advance its technology that transforms simple sugars to bio-derived plastics.
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The Oil Empire Fairy Tale
The birth of the Middle Eastern oil empire and how the quest for oil became a conspiracy for world domination. This article focusses on the early days of the Middle Eastern oil industry. This is a FREE article.
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Human Burial Composting in California
California’s dead will have a new burial option: Human composting
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US Invests in Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation, Education and Collaboration Projects
BioMADE at White House Summit on the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative; Announces 9 New Projects, $20.6 Million, to Advance Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation and Education
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US Decarbonisation Roadmap
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) “Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap” identifies four key pathways to reduce industrial emissions through innovation in American manufacturing.
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White House Press Call on US Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
Background Press Call on President Biden’s Executive Order to Launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
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Great Wrap Compostable Films to Hit US Market
The husband and wife duo will introduce its home compostable stretch wrap to the U.S. market in August, expanding its Australian brand to a growing eco-friendly customer base.
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Danimer Scientific Joins White House Summit on Biotech
Danimer Scientific CEO Stephen Croskrey to Take Part in White House-Hosted Summit on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
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California Goes from Plastic Waste Devil to Prophet
Apparently, California has literally gone from obscurity to light overnight when it comes to plastic waste. The Americans are the world champions of efficiency. If they could do the same for socio-economic injustices, they might become the promised land.
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Biodegradable Printed Circuit
Breakthrough could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from landfill
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New California Bill Targets Online Retailers
New Legislation in California Targets Plastic Waste From Online Retailers
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Coke Goes PaperBoard Multi Packaging in NY
Graphic Packaging partners with local Coca-Cola bottler to launch United States’ first paperboard KeelClip™ packaging for multipack cans
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Setting up Curbside Compost Pickup in US Towns
How and where do you start to set up curbside compost pickup in the US? Here’s a concrete example.
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New US Lobby Group Called Ag Bioeconomy Coalition
The Ag Bioeconomy Coalition brings together leading industry associations to advance federal policy initiatives that foster growth in the agriculture bioeconomy
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H&M Beeing Sued for Greenwashing
H&M is Being Sued Over “Misleading” Sustainability Marketing, Product Scorecards — Something tells me that this is just the beginning; many more companies to be sued for greenwashing claims. Will this trend come to the Plastic and bioplastic sector too?
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Bloomberg Article on Chemical Recycling
Chemical Recycling Bills Gain Momentum and Opposition in States
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US Announces Partnership to Reduce Ocean Plastic Pollution in Indonesia
Today, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, joined Circulate Capital, an impact-focused investment management firm, and Prevented Ocean Plastic Southeast Asia (POPSEA), a plastic recycling company that is developing sorting and collection infrastructure in underserved communities across Indonesia, in announcing a partnership to expand collection…
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All you Need to Know about California Composting Law
Still have questions about California’s composting law? Here’s what you need to know.
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Dow and Nexus Circular Partner on Chemical Recycling
Dow and Nexus Circular Announce Plans to Build New Advanced Recycling Facility in Dallas, TX, Expediting Circular Plastics Production in USA
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Virginia to Postpone Polystyrene Ban
Virginia Budget Includes Delay on Styrofoam Ban Effective Dates
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US Congress Warns EPA on Chemical Recycling
Lawmakers Warn EPA of Several Risks From Chemical Recycling — To what extend can industry push a solution that is unproven or worse, “bad”, for the environment? The next “democratic” challenge will be to deal with greed in the political equation.
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Newport Beach Water Wheel Against Ocean Trash
Newport Beach rolling out innovative ‘water wheel’ to scoop up ocean trash
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National Geographic on California New Plastic Law
It will take several years to find out for sure, but the world’s fifth largest economy will likely force changes far beyond the state’s borders.
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Supreme Court Ruling on West Virginia Vs EPA
West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency relates to the Clean Air Act and the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate carbon dioxide emissions related to climate change.
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Update on Missouri Chemical Recycling Legislation
Missouri governor weakens hazardous waste rules, cuts regulation for ‘advanced recycling’
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ACC Comments on Current California Plastic News
American Chemistry Council Comments on SB 54 and the Outstanding Anti-Plastics Ballot Measure
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GCA and Swaco Partner on Chemical Recycling in Ohio
PTTGC America (GCA) and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to locate a new recycling complex on SWACO property.
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Industry Not Happy with New EPA Chemical Program
EPA’s New Chemicals Program Stifling U.S. Innovation. Constant delays, inconsistent policies pushing U.S. manufacturing overseas
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Rhode Island Kills Chemical Recycling Bill
Misinformation Campaign Stalls Advanced Recycling Legislation in Rhode Island House
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US Senate Committee Passes PFAS Packaging Ban
Bipartisan amendment to ban PFAS chemicals in food packaging passed in key Senate committee today — Besides PFAS in food packaging, the question remains what will happen to soil, land, rivers etc. polluted with PFAS? Extended Producer Responsibility should apply to PFAS too.
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NGOs Sue California County for Biofuel Plants
Communities for a Better Environment and the Center for Biological Diversity sued Contra Costa County on Tuesday over its rushed approval of two proposed biofuel refineries in the Bay Area using incomplete and misleading environmental reviews — Biofuel plants are heavy industries. You don’t want them in your street.
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The Plastic Protein Powder Solution
Plastic-sourced protein powder developed by Michigan Tech researchers could help solve two prominent global issues: hunger and plastic pollution — While the European Commission is flushing EU taxpayer money down the drain, US scientists are coming up with disruptive solutions.
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US Secretary Issues Order to Phase Out SUP
Secretary Haaland Issues Order to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics, Protect Public Lands and Waters
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Sun Chemical Increases Price on Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives
Sun Chemical to Increase Prices on Inks, Coatings, Consumables and Adhesives in North America
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Boston Goes Curbside Food Waste Collection
Boston to launch curbside food waste collection in August
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Californian School Discovers Problem with Compostable Packaging
Compostable School Lunch Packaging Isn’t Actually Compostable
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Californian Town Goes Compostable Foodware
Tiburon signals support for single-use foodware ban
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Bioplastic Lead Filter Housing
US High Schoolers Design Low-Cost Filter to Remove Lead From Water
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US Expands Industrial Assessment Center Program
Coincidentally, I had recommended this idea in one of my previous posts and the US administration seems to deploy this initiative with great professionalism. The US administration is efficient, the European Union could learn from it.
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TotalEnergies to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in Texas
Plastic Recycling: TotalEnergies and New Hope Energy partner on U.S. Advanced Recycling Project
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California Sued for Expansion Biofuel Plant
Lawsuit Challenges California Biofuel Refinery Expansion
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White House May Stop Biofuel Support due to Rising Food Prices
White House may revisit biofuel mandates to stop rising food prices
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How Nebraska Perceives Ethanol Industry?
New Survey Shows Overwhelming Number Of Nebraskans View Ethanol As Critical To Economic Growth, Agriculture, And The Environment
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Plastic Waste Quantification & Evaluation in US
Calculation of Lost Value of Landfilled Plastic in U.S.
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New Hampshire to Regulate Chemical Recycling
Bill to regulate “advanced recycling” as manufacturing in N.H. heads to Sununu for signature
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Biofuels are a Boondoggle Says Environmentalists
Environmentalists and NGOs oppose US biofuel plant
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Olympia Organic Waste Management Bill
The new law aims to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills.
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US Plastic Recycling Rate Report
New Report Reveals that U.S. Plastics Recycling Rate Has Fallen to 5%-6%
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Democrats Want Hard Line on Chemical Recycling
House Democrats Want The Upcoming Epa Spending Bill To Include Language On Chemical Recycling.
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Rhode Island Bill on Chemical Recycling
Rhode Island ‘Advanced Recycling’ Bill Draws Criticism From Environmental Advocates
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CA Attorney General Investigates Chemical Industries
Attorney General Bonta Announces Investigation into Fossil Fuel and Petrochemical Industries for Role in Causing Global Plastics Pollution Crisis
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Missouri Debates Chemical Recycling (FREE)
Missouri lawmakers to debate chemical recycling. This is a FREE article
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ACC Response to California Attorney General Investigation on Plastic Recycling
Yesterday California’s Attorney General announced an investigation into plastics recycling.
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