## NewsBits
_By Editorial Staff, Resource Recycling_
**Poor-quality fiber bales rejected in China**. [_MRW_ reports][1] (subscription required) that British mixed-paper sellers have had more than 100 containers rejected recently because of high levels of contamination. Chinese customs officials reportedly will only allow containers with bales having two percent or less contamination allowed into the country.
**British Columbia** was found to be [the most stringent Canadian province][2] making brand owners and manufacturers responsible for post-consumer product and packaging, according to EPR Canada, a not-for-profit organization that follows extended producer responsibility efforts north of the border. BC received an "A-" from the group and the Canadian federal government garnered an "F".
A vibrant discussion attempting to answer the question **"Is recycling a waste?"** is happening over at [_Mother Jones_][3].
Beginning in October, **Salt Lake City** residents will have the option to have **curbside pickup of glass** for recycling. According to [this _Salt Lake Tribune_ story][4], the voluntary program will be rolled out slowly to neighborhoods, based on demand.
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[1]: http://www.mrw.co.uk/news/china-ups-clampdown-on-low-quality-uk-paper/8633088.article
[2]: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bc-scored-highest-in-actions-to-make-brandowners-and-manufacturers-100-responsible-for-post-consumer-product-and-packaging-waste-162261685.html
[3]: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2009/04/mojo-forum-recycling-waste
[4]: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54479293-78/recycling-glass-curbside-momentum.html.csp
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