New Jersey enacts EPR for EV batteries New Jersey is the first state to make producers responsible for electric vehicle batteries and other, similar propulsion batteries. Continue Reading→ The post New Jersey enacts EPR for EV batteries appeared first on Resource Recycling News.
Group updates on UBC-sorting robot’s success A recycling robot installed at a California MRF has recovered an average of 1,565 UBCs per day since it was installed this summer, according to a metal can industry group. Continue Reading→ The post Group updates on UBC-sorting robot’s success appeared first on Resource…
PET, HDPE bale prices rise in December The end of the year has brought an increase in scrap plastic prices, with PET, natural HDPE and color HDPE increasing by 10%, 9% and 15%, respectively. Continue Reading→ The post PET, HDPE bale prices rise in December appeared first on Resource Recycling…
Recycling industry makes announcements at COP28 With leaders from around the world gathered to discuss climate change and action at COP28, the recycling industry is chiming in with its expertise and new goals. Continue Reading→ The post Recycling industry makes announcements at COP28 appeared first on Resource Recycling News.
Editor’s farewell: Reflecting on a changed industry and self After nine years at Resource Recycling, I have decided to leave to seize life’s next adventure. Continue Reading→ The post Editor’s farewell: Reflecting on a changed industry and self appeared first on Resource Recycling News.
Carton end market Kelly Green hits full capacity Composite board manufacturer Kelly Green Products ramped up to full scale in November and is currently processing 400 tons of post-consumer cartons per month at its Waterbury, Conn. plant. Continue Reading→ The post Carton end market Kelly Green hits full capacity appeared…
Demand shifts continue to roil U.S. mills The third quarter of 2023 brought continued economic challenges that led another paper company to shut down a recycled fiber mill, joining a handful that did so early this year. But there were signs of positive fiber market changes coming. Continue Reading→ The…
News from Marine Debris Foundation, Product Stewardship Institute and more U.S. container manufacturer Arglass completed a majority shareholder buyout from Yamamura, a Japanese bottle maker. Fishing net recycler Bureo announced it has raised investment funding. The Marine Debris Foundation hired Susan Sherman as its first executive director. The Product Stewardship…
Behind Strategic’s bankruptcy, interest rates and market shifts A major U.S. downstream outlet for recovered glass from MRFs and bottle deposit programs filed for bankruptcy this month, citing $432 million in debts and interest. Strategic Materials says it plans to reorganize and continue operating normally without interruption. Continue Reading→ The…
Our top stories from November 2023 Paper or plastic? Nah, paper and plastic. Our readers last month were drawn to stories covering both paper recycling markets and plastic processor plans. The list below shows our top stories published in November in terms of unique page views. 1 … Continue Reading→ The…
NY mayor cuts curbside e-scrap pick-up service New York City residents on Staten Island lost the option to have e-scrap picked up curbside after the mayor made large-scale budget cuts. Continue Reading→ The post NY mayor cuts curbside e-scrap pick-up service appeared first on Resource Recycling News.
