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40 million tons of trash gets thrown in landfills a year in CA! Food and green waste make up a big chunk of the pie. Find out what goes into CA's landfills: https://ow.ly/z4za50VhIMC #PiDay

In the meantime, Marrad is your source for zero-waste to landfill and responsible end-markets development.

Big News from Marrad: Welcoming Intec Bioplastics to the Circular Network! ? We’re thrilled to announce that Intec Bioplastics, Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to join the Marrad Circular Network—a community dedicated to driving sustainability and zero-waste innovation across industries. At Marrad, a Mesa, Arizona-based leader in supply chain circularity technology and management, we’re committed to pioneering solutions that redefine how businesses approach sustainability. With Intec by our side, we’re stronger than ever in this mission. Intec brings its game-changing Hercules Bioflex films to the table—an ideal pallet film for companies looking to boost the environmental performance of their LLDPE films. What sets Hercules Bioflex Films apart? It’s made with 30% plant-based materials and 5% post-industrial plastic, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pallet films without compromising quality. Plus, it’s APR-certified (Designed for Recycling), aligning perfectly with our vision of closed-loop systems. This partnership is built on the principle of “Better Together.” Through collaboration, we’re delivering single-source, turnkey zero-waste solutions, along with education, training, best practices, and SOPs to empower our channels and customers. Together, Marrad and Intec are advancing sustainability goals and proving that innovative materials and circular practices can go hand-in-hand. ? Here’s to a future where waste is a thing of the past—and sustainability is the standard. Welcome to the network, Intec! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Innovation #SupplyChain #GreenBusiness #BetterTogether

Big News from Marrad: Welcoming Intec Bioplastics to the Circular Network! ? We’re thrilled to announce that Intec Bioplastics, Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to join the Marrad Circular Network—a community dedicated to driving sustainability and zero-waste innovation across industries. At Marrad, a Mesa, Arizona-based leader in supply chain circularity technology and management, we’re committed to pioneering solutions that redefine how businesses approach sustainability. With Intec by our side, we’re stronger than ever in this mission. Intec brings its game-changing Hercules Bioflex films to the table—an ideal pallet film for companies looking to boost the environmental performance of their LLDPE films. What sets Hercules Bioflex Films apart? It’s made with 30% plant-based materials and 5% post-industrial plastic, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pallet films without compromising quality. Plus, it’s APR-certified (Designed for Recycling), aligning perfectly with our vision of closed-loop systems. This partnership is built on the principle of “Better Together.” Through collaboration, we’re delivering single-source, turnkey zero-waste solutions, along with education, training, best practices, and SOPs to empower our channels and customers. Together, Marrad and Intec are advancing sustainability goals and proving that innovative materials and circular practices can go hand-in-hand. ? Here’s to a future where waste is a thing of the past—and sustainability is the standard. Welcome to the network, Intec! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Innovation #SupplyChain #GreenBusiness #BetterTogether

Oregon's EPR Reporting Deadlines Are Here – Are You Ready? With the March 31 deadline looming for reporting single-use packaging (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) data to the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) portal, registered producers must ensure all single-use transport packaging materials are included. This means that all baled OCC and plastic films must be reported, regardless of whether they were recycled. Failing to account for these materials could lead to compliance issues under Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. If your company has recycled qualifying transport packaging materials, there is a separate process for requesting fee relief through Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Producers seeking an exemption must submit their request by end-of-day, Friday, March 7 and provide documentation proving that the materials were recycled. This includes demonstrating net recycling (total recycled minus contamination). Check Oregon’s website for the exact submission process and ensure your data is complete to meet the exemption criteria. Time is running out! Ensure your company is fully compliant and submit all required reports before the deadlines. Have questions? Engage with the Marrad, The Circular Action Alliance or Oregon DEQ to clarify your reporting responsibilities and exemption opportunities.

The latest California EPR Single Use Packaging (SB-54) update courtesy of Politico: Businesses leaders across California are concerned that they are being set up for failure. Lots of doubt about the ability to achieve a 25% reduction in plastic use by 2032. Other key highlights: Annual fees for producers: CalRecycle estimates up to 13,615 manufacturers could pay around $500?million per year beginning in 2027. (This does not include the incremental $500 million dollars per year that will fund social programs for fence line communities) Industry pushback: Business groups argue the initial rulemaking underestimates compliance costs and does not adequately account for the need to develop or adopt new recycling (chemical recycling) technologies. Imminent deadlines: CalRecycle faces a March?7 deadline to finalize implementation rules. Any delay risks pushing the entire process back, creating potential uncertainty for affected businesses

Congratulations to the entire team at the Circular Action Alliance! The approval of the Oregon EPR (Single Use Packaging) plan is a significant accomplishment on the path toward a more sustainable future. This milestone not only benefits Oregon, but also sets a precedent for everyone dedicated to advancing EPR initiatives for single-use packaging.

Talk to Marrad if you want to learn the process methodology for achieving EPR (fee offset) credits for supply chain recycling. We're all about Sustainable Materials Management and landfill diversion of supply chain waste.

5 Reasons to Visit Marrad (Booth 1400) at the RILA Conference 1. Your Reverse Logistics EPR Expert – Navigate Extended Producer Responsibility with ease. 2. Zero Waste Certified – Partner with an industry leader committed to sustainability. 3. Automate Transport Packaging – Achieve point-to-point certainty that no materials end up in landfill. 4. Organic Waste Diversion Specialty – Let us streamline your composting and recycling efforts. 5. Maximize ROI & Return-on-Environment – Realize value without sacrificing sustainability. Stop by our booth to learn how we can help you transform your logistics and waste management strategies!