The Circular Economy Development Center (CEDC) announces the appointment of two new staff members. Clio Goldsmith is the center’s deputy director and Susan Renaud is director of special projects. “Both […]
When a call for help is made, a Waste Pro steps up and into action; after all, it is the Waste Pro Way. And that is what Charlotte-based Waste Pro […]
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, announced its final registration and paid exhibit space results data, totaling 51,396 registrants and 1,106,767 square feet, respectively. NPE2024, held from May 6-10 in Orlando, Florida, […]
Workhorse Group Inc, an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, today announced that it has been awarded a Sourcewell contract for procurement in the […]
Whip Around, a leading provider of fleet inspection and maintenance software solutions, today announced it has achieved ISO 27001 certification. This milestone underscores Whip Around’s dedication to maintaining the highest […]
Zone-Éco and Waga Energy commissioned a renewable natural gas (RNG) production unit at a landfill site in Cowansville, Quebec (Canada). Each year, it will average an injection of 102,000 MMBtu […]
WM seeks permit to build Oregon MRF WM is planning a new MRF in the Portland, Oregon, area that will process up to 140,000 tons of residential materials annually and come on line as early as December of this year. Continue Reading→ The post WM seeks permit to build Oregon…
Amazon cites business growth for rise in plastic use In its 2023 sustainability report, global retail powerhouse Amazon highlighted its efforts to reduce packaging materials and to make its packaging suitable for curbside collection but provided few details on PCR usage. In the year, Amazon used 88,698 metric tons of…
Planned carton facility will create West Coast end market By the second half of 2025, a new facility will be turning out roofing construction materials made from 1.5 million pounds of post-consumer cartons per month on the West Coast. Continue Reading→ The post Planned carton facility will create West Coast…
Recycling sector weathers the effects of Beryl As the first major hurricane of the season hit Texas last week, MRFs and processors braced for disrupted services, flooding and power outages, which are familiar obstacles for Gulf Coast operators each June through November. Continue Reading→ The post Recycling sector weathers the…
Washington mill to close, citing OCC prices, market demand Just five years after converting to use 100% recycled fiber in containerboard production, McKinley Paper Company will idle its mill in Port Angeles, Washington, in August. A company representative said West Coast OCC prices and depressed containerboard demand contributed to the…
Mixed trends in plastic pricing as fiber remains steady July brought higher prices for bales of PET and natural HDPE containers, while color HDPE continued to slip downwards in value. On the fiber front, major grades maintained stable pricing after a long runup throughout the year. Continue Reading→ The post…
