Circular Action Alliance announced that The Campbell’s Company, IKEA and Starbucks joined the producer responsibility organization as new founding members.

Nova Chemicals announced that its PE film recycling facility in Indiana achieved the Recycled Material Standard certification from GreenBlue for its Syndigo brand recycled PE.

PureCycle and Brückner Maschinenbau announced they achieved a new milestone for the use of PureFive resin in BOPP film. 

Republic Services acquired two private haulers in Wisconsin, part of its plans to spend $1 billion on acquisitions this year. 

SCS Global Services and the Association of Plastic Recyclers partnered on a dual-certification program to provide streamlined Recycled Content and APR certification for plastic chips, pellets, flakes and resins. 

Flooring manufacturer Shaw Industries Group released its 2024 sustainability report. 

Unifi launched Fortisyn, a yarn engineered for use in tactical applications including textiles for military and first responders, that uses post-industrial nylon scrap.

British Columbia started using Vitacore technology in 18 hospitals to recycle personal protective equipment used in medical settings. 

WasteExpo announced it would move to a biennial format, with the next show scheduled for May 2027.

Hauler WM completed several upgrades to its Spokane Smart Center in Washington.