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July 2017

Published: August 2, 2017
Updated: September 20, 2017August 2, 2017
by Editorial Staff

Features from the July 2017 print edition:

All eyes on optical
Community Spotlight: Longevity and mandates spur success in Madison
Data Corner: Possible low-hanging fruit in school lunch stream
In My Opinion: The push for reusable packaging
Insights from the giant
MRF of the Month: Sims Municipal Recycling Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility, New York City

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The latest recycling industry news

Swapping paper for plastics a rising trend
Faced with public scrutiny over the use of plastic packaging, a growing number of brand owners are touting their switch to paper-based alternatives, including recent moves by Driscoll’s, Nestlé, Mars and more.
Aluminum giant shares expansion plans
Ball Corporation is planning to build a two-line can plant in Oregon and acquired Florida Can Manufacturing, betting on future North American growth.
Some plastics could see recyclability label changes
The How2Recycle labeling initiative is considering downgrading four types of plastic packaging in response to recent acceptance data, according to its latest guidance for recyclability designations.
Producers submit Colorado EPR plan draft
Circular Action Alliance submitted its initial extended producer responsibility plan to Colorado’s advisory board, taking another step on the state’s path to implementation.
Natural HDPE notches another large increase, fiber is flat
A key curbside plastic grade has reached prices it hasn’t seen in over three years, while mixed paper and OCC values are holding steady this month.
Fast fashion company starts chemical recycling project
Global clothing e-commerce retailer Shein has developed a chemical recycling process alongside a Chinese research university and is planning to start up a facility in June, producing 6.6 million pounds per year of chemically recycled polyester for use in its apparel.
Fiber companies begin to shift away from price indexes
Packaging Company of America will stop linking its customer agreements to third-party pricing indexes, becoming the second major packager to announce similar intentions due to frustration with the leading index.

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