Regulation
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.
Chile and China to strengthen collaboration of clean energy transition
EY has published its latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI 60), which ranks the most attractive countries for clean energy investment. Chile is considered one of the two best countries in South America to invest in renewable energy, ranking…
Sustana joins UN Global Compact
Sustainable fiber and paper industry leader Sustana has officially joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative; a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. The company’s engagement in the UN Global Compact reflects…