December 2016

Published: January 10, 2017
Updated: January 23, 2017
by Editorial Staff

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The latest recycling industry news

Canadian PROs join forces to align design guidance
Five Canadian producer responsibility organizations are joining forces to provide clear, consistent guidelines to make packaging design recyclable, with plastics guidance anchored in the Association of Plastic Recyclers Design Guide.
California bottle retailer’s circularity plan rounds into form
A California-based wholesale retailer has launched a sourcing program to support recycling and reusability across the supply chain.
Michigan’s bottle bill at a crossroads
A new report from the University of Michigan warns that the state’s signature 10-cent bottle deposit system is faltering, with redemption rates dropping to their lowest level in decades and structural gaps threatening the program’s ability to support Michigan’s recycling and climate goals.
Novelis posts steady Q2 amid tariffs, fire recovery
Aluminum roller and recycler Novelis reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results that reflected higher aluminum prices, but cited headwinds including tariffs, elevated scrap costs and recovery work from a September fire in Oswego, New York.
Analysis: Recycling needs more voices in the room
Guest columnist Stratton Kirton explores how a recent discussion among tire recycling stakeholders serves as a model for addressing broader recycling challenges.
West Coast ports expect slowdown in container shipments
Port activity, which has a strong correlation to demand for cardboard boxes, is expected to slow in coming months.
Policy Now | November 2025 – Cities move forward on recycling policy as federal activity stalls
As year-end policy activity slows and the federal government shutdown lingers, municipalities across the US and Canada continue pushing forward recycling and reuse systems.