by Waste Wise Team | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized, Circular Economy, Contamination, Data Collection, EPR, ESG, Infrastucture, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Stakeholders, Waste Management
As we move through 2026, the global packaging industry is facing a significant period of adjustment. Many organizations that set ambitious sustainability targets for the mid-2020s are now identifying systemic friction points that hinder progress. From high...
by Waste Wise Team | Aug 11, 2025 | EPR, Legislation, Recycling, Recycling Data, Sustainability, Venues
The CIRCLE Act of 2025 (Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies Act) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 16, 2025 by Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). It was immediately referred to the...
by Waste Wise Team | May 16, 2025 | Recycling, Aluminum, EPR, Extended Producer Responsibility, PET
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is rapidly changing the landscape for beverage container manufacturers in the United States. But what exactly is EPR, and how can your company navigate these new regulations? What is EPR? EPR shifts the responsibility for...
