Megan Quinn
Supply Chain Dive
Washington, DC, United States
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Major brands call for access to 800K metric tons of chemically recycled plastic by 2030
Members of the Consumer Goods Forum, such as PepsiCo and Unilever, say better chemical recycling infrastructure will help them meet ambitious packaging goals. → Read More
Bio-based packaging companies say mushrooms and seaweed are the next alternatives to plastic
Supply chains are still warming up to “bioregenerative” packaging that uses renewable, compostable materials with the same properties as plastic. → Read More
Rhode Island governor signs plastic bag ban law
By 2024, retailers in the state could face fines up to $500 for offering single-use plastic bags. → Read More
Dispatches from WasteExpo Day 1: Latinx business leaders, mobile collection apps and PFAS in biosolids
The industry's largest event kicked off with sessions focused on the link between diversity and sustainability, young rising leaders, fleet technology rollouts, a notable new PFAS law in Maine and more. → Read More
Stericycle reports challenging Q1, outlines path to recover from labor and inflation effects
As it saw a decline in pandemic-related waste, Stericycle experienced its most acute period of driver illnesses yet. The company also previewed a new medical waste facility and closed out a $90 million corruption settlement. → Read More
Lack of recycled resin could challenge companies' 2025 sustainability goals
Many brands have plans to increase recycled content in their packaging by 2025. But supply will likely outstrip demand. → Read More
How US recycling programs are making it work from coast to coast
Professionals working in multifamily city buildings, drop-off sites in tribal nations and programs in more isolated island areas weigh in on what's working, and what's still challenging, when it comes to recycling in 2021. → Read More
Bill doubling Connecticut's bottle deposit value on way to governor's desk
The bill would also expand the list of eligible beverage containers and allow distributors to propose a stewardship system in the future. If signed, this would be the most significant update to Connecticut's program since it began. → Read More
Florida recyclers take a 'back to basics' approach to public education
To achieve Florida's 75% recycling rate goal, clear, consistent messaging to residents must be part of the effort, speakers at a Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation event said. → Read More
Vehicle-related incidents still leading cause of industry worker deaths, SWANA says
Waste management industry news, voices and jobs for professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
Virginia governor signs foam food container ban into law
With the ban made official, Virginia becomes the sixth U.S. state to outlaw polystyrene foam takeout containers. It's set to first affect certain chain restaurants in 2023. → Read More
Tracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed the Senate with funding for the RECYCLE Act and other related initiatives. The REDUCE Act has also been introduced, proposing a fee for most virgin plastics. → Read More
Judge: Suspect in Aspen Creek K-8 stabbing poses risk to community, will stay in juvenile detention
The 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a fellow student on the playground at Aspen Creek K-8 school in Broomfield will stay in the Adams County Juvenile Detention Center instead being released on bond and returning home to his family. → Read More
Judge OKs protection order for Aspen Creek stabbing victim
The 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a fellow student on the playground at Aspen Creek K-8 school in Broomfield last week appeared briefly in court Tuesday, where lawyers asked a judge for a protection order for the victim. Judge Francis Wasserman approved a request for the protection order for the 14-year-old girl who survived the attack. Lawyers also requested a placement hearing on May 27… → Read More
Not guilty plea in accident that killed Broomfield High student Chad Britton
The teen charged in the fatal November car accident that killed 16-year-old Broomfield High School student Chad Britton pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. The 17-year-old driver is facing charges of vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the District Attorney's Office. He is accused of driving the… → Read More
Another round of upgrades planned for Broomfield Bay Aquatic Park
Broomfield is planning another round of renovations at The Bay Aquatic Park. The renovations, which include upgrading the restrooms and adding a new family changing room and a new concession building, will be the third phase of upgrades to The Bay. → Read More
Teen charged in November car accident that killed Broomfield High student
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with vehicular homicide in the death of Chad Britton, a Broomfield High School student who was killed on a street next to the school in November. The teen driver is being charged as a minor, and is not being identified because he is younger than 18, according to the district attorney's office. → Read More
Trial under way for man accused of sex assault at Broomfield nursing home
The trial for a man accused of sexually assaulting two women in a Broomfield nursing home continued Tuesday with opening statements. → Read More
Broomfield High remembers Mason Wedan's humor, smile, hugs
As the blue, white and silver balloons floated into the air, students sitting in the bleachers at Broomfield High School cried, hugged and laid their heads on one another's shoulders. → Read More
Robert Barke, ex-Broomfield gymnastics coach, found not guilty of sexually assaulting 2 teens
A former Broomfield gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting two of his students was found not guilty on all counts this morning. → Read More