Tag Archives: Winter 2019

Reclaimer in Focus: rPlanet Earth

Published: May 14, 2019
Updated: January 28, 2020
by Jared Paben

Market development in action

Published: May 14, 2019
Updated: May 17, 2019
by Wendy Worley, Sandy Skolochenko and Timothy Shober

Posted in Print edition | Tagged markets, Winter 2019 |

Q&A: Invested in the industry

Published: May 14, 2019
Updated: May 17, 2019
by Colin Staub

Posted in Print edition | Tagged industry groups, Q&A, Winter 2019 |

On demand

Published: May 14, 2019
Updated: May 17, 2019
by Dan Leif

Posted in Print edition | Tagged Winter 2019 |

Finding the funding

Published: May 14, 2019
Updated: May 17, 2019
by Derric Brown

Posted in Print edition | Tagged Winter 2019 |

Data Sort: Statewide recycling support activity

Published: May 14, 2019
Updated: May 17, 2019
by More Recycling

Posted in Print edition | Tagged research, Winter 2019 |

The latest plastics recycling news

Ellen MacArthur report: Less plastic used last year
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2023 report indicated a year-over-year decrease in both virgin and overall plastic use from signatory companies. That came from companies incorporating more post-consumer resin, combined with lower overall consumer demand due to economic challenges.
Plastic exports see stability through third quarter
For the first nine months of 2024, recovered plastic exports remained steady year over year, marking a change from multiple years of annual declines in export volume.
Haulers grow bearish on commodity prices
Although third-quarter commodity prices contributed to record quarterly revenues and margins for North America’s largest garbage and recycling companies, their outlook has changed moving into the final stretch of the year.
Haulers report record Q3 earnings
North America’s five largest publicly traded garbage and recycling companies recently reported quarterly financial results, reaching record revenues and margins.
PCR mandate, virgin cap among most effective actions
Using insights from an AI-generated tool, a team of University of California researchers estimated that implementing four policies globally could reduce mismanaged plastic by 91%.
Amcor to acquire Berry Global in $8.4bn all-stock deal
Switzerland-headquartered packaging giant Amcor will acquire Indiana-based Berry Global in a $8.4 billion all-stock deal that’s expected to close in mid-2025, the companies announced Nov. 19, marking a continuing trend of consolidation in the packaging industry.
Plastics industry mulls election results
Following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, the plastics and chemicals industries are processing what may lie ahead in an environment that is likely to have drastic reductions in regulation and an emphasis on fossil fuels.