A fire at a facility in Camden, New Jersey, has raised fresh questions on recycler safety and lithium ion batteries.

Experts from the Film & Flex Recycling Alliance, US Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI), Delterra, The Recycling Partnership and Circular Action Alliance debate the way forward.

The two organizations are working to better harmonize the handling of plastics in North America.

KW Plastics in Troy, Alabama is a leading recycler of PP and HDPE—here’s a glimpse behind the gates.

The rate increase goes into effect July 1 and is the result of a convergence of factors.

Reusable packaging is a growing sector and is supported by several state EPR programs, though implementation varies.

The federal government is urging people to properly dispose of their unwanted medications to protect human health and the water supply.

This year’s holiday is packed with more than 10,000 events around the globe.

At the Association of New Jersey Recyclers’ spring meeting industry representatives discussed the state and future of the sector.

Researchers at the University at Buffalo also found that Americans produce similar volumes of plastic package waste regardless of economic bracket.