September is bringing some overall positive news for MRFs, with prices for recovered fiber and plastics continuing to climb higher.
The first working draft of the United Nations’ global plastics agreement lays out the broad strokes of what is intended to be a legally binding way to manage plastic pollution on land and in the oceans.
The weight of recyclables handled by Waste Management dropped slightly last year, largely because several MRF upgrade projects necessitated temporary shutdowns at four facilities.
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by Sarah Edwards
By developing clear specification guidelines for chemical recycling feedstock, stakeholders can maximize emerging technologies and better understand how all types of processors might complement one another.
by Alyssa Harben and Lucy Pierce
Two researchers from a packaging group detail best practices for successfully analyzing recycling programs and waste decision-making.
by Matt James
Glass recycling tonnages have been falling in North Carolina, but coordinated action from a variety of stakeholders is helping to improve processing and bring back collection in some areas.
by Andre Lehmann and Alex Wolf
As sortation technology advances and MRF operators encounter new pressures and opportunities, it’s becoming increasingly critical to try before you buy.
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