Composting
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More Insights On USCC’s Composting Industry Survey Data
The USCC shares additional findings based on survey responses from more than 263 composting facilities across 40 states …
Food Waste
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CalRecycle Extends January 2026 Deadline Impacting Compostable Products
The Biodegradable Products Institute sent a letter in December 2024 to CalRecycle, the agency implementing the AB 1201 law, requesting an extension to the January 2026 deadline for five years …
AD & Biogas
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Anaerobic Digestion Key To California’s Dairy Sector’s Methane Reduction
Dairy Cares announced that the state's dairy farms will achieve an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (5 MMTCO2e/year) in 2025.
Markets
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Reuse Baked Into Washington EPR Law
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law “updates the state’s recycling system and reduces unnecessary packaging, funds statewide collection services, and ensures materials put in curbside bins are recycled,” notes a Zero Waste Washington press release.
Climate
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U.S. Ranks High In 2025 Global Waste Index
The U.S. has increased its per capita waste output since the last edition of the report in 2022 — from 811 kg to 951 kg.
Policies + Regulations
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Federal Action On Digester-Generated RNGs
The federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4 includes a two-year extension of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit.