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Analysis: Import tariffs could support struggling PET

Published: September 10, 2025
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The sudden inclusion of both virgin and recycled PET in US tariff lists is good news for domestic recyclers, but frustrating for importers. | Tezzstock/Shutterstock

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The sudden inclusion of PET resin in the list of imports subject to hefty tariffs is causing concern for some stakeholders and relief for others, even as a disappointing peak summer season draws to a close. Continue Reading

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Aduro loss widens as pilot plant nears commissioning

Published: September 3, 2025
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Aduro Clean Technologies posted a wider loss in 2025 as it advanced an Ontario pilot plant, signed new MOUs and raised funds through a US equity offering. | Yuriy Chertok/Shutterstock

Aduro Clean Technologies reported a wider operating loss for fiscal year 2025 as it increased spending on research and pilot-scale construction.  Continue Reading

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Report shows $5B in materials saved from landfills

Published: August 20, 2025
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The 2024 Impact Report says $5 billion in materials stayed in circulation, avoiding 25.2 million metric tons of emissions across the Closed Loop portfolio. | Chay Tee/Shutterstock

Closed Loop Partners investments and portfolio companies have helped keep more than $5 billion worth of materials and products in circulation since the firm was founded, according to its newly released 2024 Impact Report.
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Denton Plastics building major Oregon PP expansion

Published: August 13, 2025
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Denton Plastics recently broke ground on a $2 million Oregon expansion to double PP recycling capacity, boost sorting technology and meet Recycling Modernization Act goals. | Photo courtesy Denton Plastics

Denton Plastics has broken ground on a major expansion of its polypropylene recycling operations in Oregon, a move hailed as both strategic and timely amid the state’s evolving recycling landscape. Continue Reading

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Bale pricing bucks seasonal trend, trade alliances shift

Published: May 21, 2025
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Foreign trade partners see risk as well as opportunity amid tariff-related chaos, market sources said. | Alones/Shutterstock

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Post-consumer plastics bales are defying typical springtime trends, with average pricing in May reported flat-to-softer on the month as the peak summer season nears. Continue Reading

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Trex, Mohawk, Indorama report Q1 earnings

Published: May 14, 2025
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Trex’s recycled plastic processing operation in Arkansas began production late in the first quarter. | Photo Courtesy of Trex

Pressures from tariffs and consumer spending slowdowns have contributed to lower revenues year over year at Trex, Mohawk and Indorama, according to their recent first-quarter reports. 

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Haulers share how weather, tariffs impacted Q1

Published: May 7, 2025
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Winter weather and tariffs were top of mind for five of the largest publicly traded garbage and recycling companies in North America in the first quarter of the year. | Republic Services

Bad weather in parts of the country weighed on leading recycling companies’ first-quarter earnings, their leaders said, but overall they saw revenue increases. Continue Reading

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E-plastics processor expands line of recycled board

Published: May 7, 2025
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The Mamba Board line features composite boards made from recycled e-plastics. | Courtesy of RePolyTex

E-plastics processor Synergy Electronics Recycling and its subsidiary, RePolyTex, have expanded their product line of composite boards made with recycled e-plastics and recently earned recognition from the Carolina Recycling Association.  Continue Reading

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Eastman, LyondellBasell provide plant updates

Published: April 30, 2025
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The two chemical majors remain optimistic on demand for recycled polymers, while slowing plans for new U.S. capacity. | Rene Notenbomer/Shutterstock

Two U.S.-based chemical companies discussed upcoming recycling projects during recent earnings calls, expressing optimism despite persistent economic uncertainty and potential administrative hurdles.
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