Regulation
Persist biochar receives OMRI listing for organic use
VGrid Energy Systems, a leader in clean energy and carbon dioxide removal, announced its Persist™ line of biochar is now OMRI Listed® for use in certified organic production, according to the USDA National Organic Program regulations. The product is specifically…
Tantech helps set international standards for bamboo-based activated carbon
Tantech Holdings Ltd announced that its subsidiary, Zhejiang Tantech Bamboo Charcoal Co received a certificate from the Bamboo and Rattan Technical Committee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO/TC 296).
California Attorney General demands manufacturers prove plastic bags are recyclable
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office sent letters on Nov. 2 to Novolex, Revolution, Inteplast, Advance Polybag, Metro Polybag, Travelway, and Papier-Mettlereven demanding proof that the bags they make are recyclable as they claim by november 16, 2022.
European Commission proposes EU-wide rules on packaging
The European Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules on packaging under the proposed legislation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Sims Limited signs global agreement on Climate Policy Engagement
Sims Limited, a global leader in sustainability and an enabler of the circular economy, and joint venture partner LMS Energy, one of Australia's largest emissions reducers and most experienced landfill biogas companies, announced that they are the latest signatories of…
Natural Fibers Alliance announces November 25 as “Natural Fibers Day”
Though it may have been under the radar, for the first time ever the world held Natural Fibers Day this past Friday, November 25th, thanks to the initiative presented by the Natural Fibers Alliance.