The severe impact of plastic ocean pollution has long been recognized, but research firm McKinsey wants to inject some of plastic's climate benefits into the collective materials usage discussion.

A prominent waste management district in California sees state policies and investments opening up the possibility of a zero-waste future, and its new name reflects that vision.

The industry's biggest haulers and processors enjoyed another quarter of strong material values to start the year.

This article appeared in the June 2022 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   The scene is Oregon Envirothon’s “Waste to Resources” station, where teams of high school students huddle around outdoor tables taking tests to demonstrate their knowledge of materials recovery. Sitting nearby are boxes of treats brought in for the young competitors and...

Congress directed the U.S. EPA to develop voluntary battery recycling labeling guidelines instead of mandatory regulations, but the head of an industry group believes they'll still have a significant impact on the industry.

Canadian authorities say the percentage of households disposing of unwanted computers, printers, TVs, audio/visual equipment and cell phones continued to drop last year.

In at least two instances, California authorities have brought the hammer down on rage room operators for allowing patrons to destroy electronics and release toxic metals into the air.

PepsiCo has borrowed another $1.25 billion through a "green bond," generating more funds to buy large amounts of recycled PET for bottles.

Waste and recycling publications Waste Dive and Waste360 will share the same ownership following the completion of a recently announced acquisition deal.

Waste and recycling publications Waste Dive and Waste360 will share the same ownership following the completion of a recently announced acquisition deal.