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From Resource Recycling
June 1
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its annual Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey, showing a decline in production and capacity for 2025, while operating rates were stable.
Nashville Waste Services launched nine New Way Sidewinder automated side loader trucks to help support waste and recycling collection across the fast-growing city.
The Northeast Recycling Council announced that commodity values increased in Q1 despite a continuing decline in PET bale values.
The SWANA MN/ND chapter is accepting applications for student scholarships through Aug. 7, 2026.
Veolia closed its $3 billion acquisition of Clean Earth hazardous waste services from Enviri.
From Plastics Recycling Update
June 1
The Alaska Legislature banned plastic foam foodware in restaurants and in government use.
Borouge International, chemical recycling technology firm Blue Alp and diaper maker Woosh are working on recycling disposable diapers.
Chemical recycling technology company Braven appears has abandoned plans for a plant in Texas.
Eastman achieved ISO 59014 certification through SCS Global Services for its Kingsport methanolysis facility in Tennessee.
PureCycle achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification from DQS Global for its Ironton facility in Ohio, and was admitted to Thailand’s FastPass Investment Acceleration Program.
From E-Scrap News
June 1
Scotland’s University of Edinburgh licensed its gold and copper recovery process to mineral processing company Lithium Universe.
