June 5, 2025 (Resource Recycling Inc. (via LinkedIn)) –
Resource Recycling Inc. posted 14 LinkedIn updates from May 29 to June 5, 2025. The company's posts primarily focused on upcoming conference sessions, industry news, and policy developments in the recycling and waste management sector. Let's delve into the key areas of focus during this period.
Resource Recycling Conference (RRC) 2025 Spotlight
A significant portion of Resource Recycling's posts were dedicated to highlighting sessions for the upcoming Resource Recycling Conference (RRC) 2025. These spotlights covered a range of topics, including policy, organics, and education, providing potential attendees with a preview of the conference's content.
In the policy track, sessions will explore packaging sustainability, recycled paper markets, and the impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies. Experts like Susan Cornish and Bill Moore will lead discussions on material shifts in packaging, environmental trade-offs, and the future of fiber recycling markets. Another policy session will focus on how federal funding is being allocated for recycling programs and the challenges faced by communities in accessing these funds.
The organics track will feature an interactive workshop on food packaging sorting, addressing the confusion surrounding recyclable and compostable materials. This hands-on session aims to improve attendees' understanding of proper waste sorting and labeling practices.
Other highlighted sessions include discussions on enhancing circularity through equity, showcasing Colorado's Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise Program, and exploring effective education and outreach strategies for recycling programs. These sessions emphasize the importance of community engagement, equity, and effective communication in advancing recycling initiatives.
Packaging sustainability session preview
Recycled paper markets discussion highlight
Interactive food packaging sorting workshop
Colorado's C3 Program circular economy insights
Federal funding allocation for recycling programs
Effective public outreach strategies session
Food waste reduction outreach workshop
Industry News and Developments
Resource Recycling also shared several important industry updates. In Europe, the recycling sector is facing a wave of bankruptcies, primarily due to financing issues rather than operational inefficiencies. This trend is expected to have long-lasting effects on the industry's growth and capacity expansion.
In the United States, Oregon has passed a bill to introduce a new group of redemption centers for its deposit return system. This change aims to address concerns raised by convenience stores about safety and uncomfortable interactions while allowing retailers to reduce their participation in the system.
The textiles recycling industry is seeing innovation with Ridwell's Threads service introducing source separation for textiles. This new approach will provide customers with separate bags for re-wearable clothes and worn-out items, addressing the challenges faced by thrift stores in managing unsellable textiles.
In the plastics sector, major PET producer Alpek announced the closure of its North Carolina plant, which includes both virgin and RPET production. This closure will significantly impact the company's U.S. recycling capacity. Additionally, Eastman lost its $375 million federal grant for a methanolysis plant in Texas, part of a larger $3 billion cutback on "green projects" by the U.S. Department of Energy.
European recycling sector faces bankruptcies
Oregon passes bill for new redemption centers
Ridwell introduces source separation for textiles
Alpek closes North Carolina PET plant
Eastman loses federal grant for methanolysis plant
Other Industry Events
Resource Recycling also promoted the upcoming E-Scrap Conference, highlighting sessions on mergers and acquisitions in the electronics recycling industry and the strategic importance of battery recycling and critical minerals recovery. These events underscore the evolving landscape of electronic waste management and the growing focus on sustainable practices in the sector.
E-Scrap Conference M&A session preview
Battery recycling and critical minerals discussion
In conclusion, Resource Recycling Inc.'s LinkedIn activity during this period demonstrates the company's commitment to industry education, policy awareness, and sharing crucial developments in the recycling and waste management sector. The focus on the upcoming RRC 2025 sessions highlights the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in this rapidly evolving field, while the industry news updates provide valuable insights into the challenges and innovations shaping the future of recycling.
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