The How2Recycle labeling initiative is considering downgrading four types of plastic packaging in response to recent acceptance data, according to its latest guidance for recyclability designations.

A U.S. rare earth recycling technology firm recently announced it has expanded its capabilities to recycle magnets, including those sourced from end-of-life consumer electronics.

There are few indications how incoming U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin might shift the agency's solid waste and recycling work, but he won the support of the Recycled Materials Association and other stakeholders who say he likely brings an understanding of local solid waste management challenges.

As trade strife between the U.S. and China heats up once again, the Chinese government has restricted exports of some key metals alongside retaliatory tariffs. Given China's position as the world's largest supplier of those metals, the move could spur more interest in U.S. recycling.

A company that brings in recycled PET flake and processes it into food-grade pellets will open its second U.S. facility in Florida the coming months and double the capacity of its first plant later this year.

There are few indications how incoming U.S. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin might shift the agency's solid waste and recycling work, but he won the support of multiple recycling industry associations, and stakeholders say he likely brings an understanding of local solid waste management challenges.

The How2Recycle labeling initiative is considering downgrading four types of plastic packaging in response to recent acceptance data, according to its latest guidance for recyclability designations.

Global clothing e-commerce retailer Shein has developed a chemical recycling process alongside a Chinese research university and is planning to start up a facility in June, producing 6.6 million pounds per year of chemically recycled polyester for use in its apparel.

The new West Coast facility will be the first U.S. carton processing plant west of Iowa.

There are few indications how incoming U.S. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin might shift the agency's solid waste and recycling work, but he won the support of multiple recycling industry associations, and stakeholders say he likely brings an understanding of local solid waste management challenges.