In efforts to produce higher quality end products as a direct result of China’s National Sword waste and recycling policy, ALL Massachusetts recycling plants have ceased accepting food and beverage cartons. Food and beverage cartons are paper-based containers in refrigerated and non-refrigerated areas of food markets. Food and beverage cartons are commonly used for milk, […]
At the end of 2017, Waste Management began informing customers about global developments in the recycling industry. In short, China — the largest importer of recyclables in the world — announced it would be imposing stricter quality standards and banning many recyclables as of 1/1/2018, under its new waste policy, known as National Sword, as […]
At the Waste Management Sustainability Forum on February 1, leaders in the recycling industry weighed in on the impact China’s recycling import regulations and restrictions will have on the industry. Brent Bell, VP of Recycling for Waste Management discussed the need for higher quality materials, increased outreach via social media, and equipment installations and improvements […]
In the wake of China’s recycling import crackdown, a bright light has been shown on the U.S.’s poor recycling efforts. The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) has issued a press release, calling on the U.S. to greatly improve its recycling programs. Recycling is a great way to protect the environment, but the amount of contamination and […]
Though many might believe that the new recycling regulations in China will have little impact on things here in New England, local communities across the country are already starting to feel the sting. Previously, China accepted the majority of America’s recyclables, regularly with 1-3% contamination, but in an attempt to improve conditions in China, they […]
