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Plastics recovery project underway in Pacific Northwest

Published: August 7, 2019
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An industry-backed demonstration project is taking place at a former Far West Recycling facility in Portland, Ore. | Jared Paben / Resource Recycling, Inc.

Last week marked the start of a two-month effort to sort a variety of resins from loads of material otherwise bound for disposal. The goal is to develop a pool of data that can help guide future industry investments.

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Republic sees strong pricing in polymer center offtakes

Published: March 6, 2023
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Plastics processing in Republic's Las Vegas recycling facility.

Leaders at the second-largest North American garbage and recycling company see great promise in recycled-content packaging. | Courtesy of Republic Services

Republic Services has begun work on its second polymer center, this one a Midwest facility that will aggregate, sort, grind and wash scrap plastics from throughout the region.  Continue Reading

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Washington state tackles bagged recyclables

Published: March 6, 2023
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Bagged recyclables cause major headaches for MRFs, so the state of Washington wants to teach people to fill their bins with loose items. | Alexander Lukatskiy/Shutterstock

Washington state is looking to convince residents to stop bagging recyclables, according to officials and industry partners. 

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Citing markets, Trex to delay Arkansas campus completion

Published: March 6, 2023
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Facing sluggish sales of its plastic-wood composite lumber, Trex will hold off on construction until at least 2026. | Courtesy of Trex

One of North America’s largest polyethylene film recycling companies is pushing back the expected opening year for its third recycling and composite lumber production campus. Continue Reading

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Thousands come together to discuss state of the sector

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Several recycling stakeholders spoke about engaging with lawmakers to advance legislation in a Monday morning workshop titled “How to Educate Your Policymaker.”  | Big Wave Productions/Resource Recycling, Inc.

Nearly 2,700 industry leaders are gathering for the largest-ever Plastics Recycling Conference, taking place outside Washington, D.C.

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