When consumers see a recyclable label, they should be confident that when they put that material in their bin, it will be turned into something new. Unfortunately, greenwashing and deceptive labeling are making it harder for consumers to recycle with confidence. In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its intention to update the Green…

As recyclers, we regularly see deceptive labeling. Companies will mislabel something as recyclable, causing the product or packaging to end up in the recycling stream – adding to contamination and the cost of recycling. False recycling claims create distrust in recycling systems and can hinder genuine efforts to reduce waste and promote recycling and zero-waste…

The Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling (AMBR) reflects on a new report from the Biden-Harris administration outlining national strategies for addressing the plastic pollution crisis.  To effectively address the plastic pollution crisis, action is needed across all federal agencies. Recently, the Biden-Harris administration released “Mobilizing Federal Action on Plastic Pollution,” outlining the federal government’s strategy to…