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In My Opinion: It’s time to talk about landfilling CRT glass
The current drive to recycle or repurpose CRT glass is leading the e-scrap industry into uncharted territory. CRT glass has...
In My Opinion: A recycled solution in search of a problem
The Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act (SEERA) is just the latest attempt to enact unnecessary legislation to restrict the...
Dispatches from Europe: Why container deposit systems are gaining ground
Since being introduced to the market, single-use beverage containers have caused much debate – both in the beverage industry and...
Notes from the NRC: Why reuse matters
Ideally, a product should find its way into the recycling stream only when it has truly reached its end-of-life. This...
Notes from the NRC: What is zero waste?
Over the past five years or so, leading solid waste and recycling organizations, communities and businesses across the country have...
Notes from the Curb: Showing how communication can solve contamination
For those of us working in the recycling industry, improving quality has become a priority. The question is: How do...
Notes From the NRC: Skepticism of dirty MRFs proving to be well-founded
In a time of diminishing natural resources and increasing demand for goods, an economy based on repair, reuse and recycling...
Dispatches from Europe: Circular economy policy explained
Over the last few years, the concept of a "circular economy" has gained increased momentum and attention, becoming a buzzword...
Notes From the NRC: Long view of recycling will satisfy all parties
As we examine the challenges of the nation’s recycling landscape, it’s good to keep in mind two basic truths: There...
In Our Opinion: How to improve the Resin Identification Code
The SPI Resin Identification Code (RIC), now the property of ASTM, an international standards organization, was created in 1988 to...
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