{"id":1914,"date":"2024-08-28T05:45:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T09:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1914"},"modified":"2024-08-28T05:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T09:45:41","slug":"california-boosts-recycling-with-70m-innovation-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1914","title":{"rendered":"California boosts recycling with $70m innovation grants\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The CalRecycle\u2019s award is making it easier for Californian to cash in empty beverage containers. Credit: RymanStudio\/Shutterstock. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

US state of California is set to enhance its recycling capabilities with the introduction of over 250 new recycling sites across 30 counties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This expansion is backed by nearly $70m in beverage container redemption innovation grants from CalRecycle.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The grants are aimed at implementing dynamic recycling methods such as reverse vending machines, mobile recycling, and bag-drop sites, particularly focusing on underserved counties like Butte, Imperial, Mendocino, Merced, and Modoc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Supermarket chains Save Mart and Smart and Final are among the recipients, each receiving more than $2m for the installation of reverse vending machines in 19 counties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Governor Gavin Newsom said: \u201cCalifornia is taking bold action to transform our recycling systems and reduce the waste filling our landfills and polluting the environment. These modernised recycling sites will make it easier for Californians in every corner of the state to help create a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and the planet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

California has undertaken various initiatives to recycle beverage containers and make redemption easier for consumers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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