Life cycle assessments loom large for the outcome of EPR programs

Oregon is currently unique among U.S. states in using this environmental impact tool in its packaging regulation. Experts say the decision comes with many complex considerations, including about plastic.

EPA warns of PFAS exposure from biosolids in long-awaited report

Farmers could be at risk due to the chemicals leaching into food and water, the agency said in its draft risk assessment, which is now open for comment. EPA noted plans to focus enforcement upstream on industrial sources like landfills.

Food waste recycling firm California Safe Soil wins $1.6M in trade secret suit.

Tucson, Arizona, officials break ground at ByFusion’s plant to convert plastic waste to building material.

Republic Services, OshKosh, show off AI-powered garbage truck that could reduce battery fire risk.

Concord, New Hampshire, residents adjust to pay-as-you-throw program’s purple trash bags collected by Casella.

Regina, Saskatchewan, agrees with Evergen to terminate permanent compost facility contract.