Category Archives: Recycling

Plastic Ubiquitous Throughout Global Marine Food Chain

  Once thought to be the world’s most pristine ocean, mussels in Arctic waters were shown to have the highest rates of plastic pollution among all areas tested by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA). Researchers discovered Norway’s mollusks contained 1.8 bits of microplastic, while the Arctic invertebrates held 4.3.   However, microplastics, any…
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Recycling Industry Implores China To Delay Import Bans

  Though China has filed two statements with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding intended bans and contamination restrictions, their agenda remains murky, leaving many recycling industry insiders to question the country’s preparedness to implement such sweeping import policies.   While, at first blush, China’s waste import restrictions seem to be inspired by noble causes…
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New California Labor Laws Affecting The Recycling Industry In 2018

With the New Year just around the corner, businesses across all sectors, including the recycling industry, should be aware of the changes in California’s labor laws slated for 2018. Here are the new employment laws California companies can expect in 2018:   Assembly Bill No. 168: Bans Inquiries into Applicant’s Salary History   AB 168…
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What Can The Recycling Industry Expect From Federal Tax Cuts?

  On the whole, the proposed tax reforms are a win for the scrap industry.   Though the recent proposals for tax reform have met with controversy and harsh criticism, corporations and pass-through businesses stand to gain quite a bit from the changes. In addition to direct savings through tax cuts, companies may benefit from…
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