The EPA Is Changing the Rules for Plastic Recycling Plants

Earth911
May 25, 2026, 7:00 am115 ptsTrending
On March 20, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule change that could fundamentally shift how the federal government regulates a controversial type of plastic recycling called pyrolysis, also known as “advanced recycling.” Currently, the EPA treats pyrolysis plants as incinerators,…

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