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Back to EpisodesEPA Rethinks Chemical Recycling Rules
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The EPA is considering a shift in regulations for chemical recycling plants, currently subject to strict incinerator rules. This change could allow these plants, which break down waste into new plastics or fuels, to operate under looser manufacturing standards. The debate is heated, with environmental groups warning of potential health risks and industry pushing for the change to boost recycling efforts. The EPA proposed this in a March notice, sparking anticipation of legal battles and highlighting the tension between recycling ambitions and air quality concerns.
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