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How to Comply with the SB-707 Responsible Textile Recovery Act

by NicolasNews March 12, 2025June 9, 2025Comments are Disabled

Creating a greener and more sustainable planet is more important than ever. With the introduction of the SB-707 Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, businesses must take proactive steps to reduce textile waste and comply with new recycling regulations. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), textile waste—including clothing, carpets, and household fabrics—remains …

Regulators Want Fashion Brands to Cover the Cost of Their Textile Waste

by admingeekNews May 30, 2024June 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

Fashion companies in the US and Europe are facing calls to address the escalating clothing waste issue through proposed rules mandating their involvement. Several regions, including California, New York, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, and the EU, are contemplating “extended producer responsibility” (EPR) initiatives. These schemes would compel fashion brands to contribute to textile …

Houston City Council Passes Recycling Station Ordinance allowing NDRS within Districts

by admingeekNews May 30, 2024June 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

Houston has recently taken significant steps to expand its environmental initiatives by passing the new “Donation Station” ordinance. This ordinance allows charity non-profit Green Education Foundation to place its Donation Stations, also known as NDRS, throughout the city. Thanks to the pro-environmental efforts of Martha Castex-Tatum and the rest of the Houston City Council, the …

Turkey Earthquake Crisis brings Nijmeh to Lead International Humanitarian Relief Tour

by admingeekNews May 30, 2024June 13, 2024Comments are Disabled

Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh heading to Türkiye to deliver supplies and relief. SAN FRANCISCO—The crisis in Türkiye following massive earthquake activity cannot be understated as efforts to recover and rebuild will take decades. The rising death toll and displacement results from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, followed by a 7.6 tremor and 100 aftershocks of 4 and greater. …

Did Fossil Fuel Industry Mislead Public about Plastic Recycling to Harm Environment for Profit?

by admingeekEnvironment, News May 30, 2024June 6, 2024Comments are Disabled

Plastic is not designed to be recycled. When people put their used plastic products into their blue bins or most other designated containers, they become part of the global waste industry. Over $500 billion is generated each year within that marketplace. Its growth has followed a similar path to plastics production and trash generation increases, with …

Textile Recycling Is the Next Priority for Communities

by admingeekNews May 30, 2024June 6, 2024Comments are Disabled

Two common methods are used to dispose of unwanted textiles worldwide. Communities toss the materials into landfills or use incineration. A third option is also available, but textile recycling occurs at a lower rate than even plastic water bottles. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), only 2.5 million tons were processed, accounting for 14.7% of …