The list below shows our top stories published in April in terms of unique page views.
1 | What depressed OCC means for the recycling industry
A major portion of the single-stream mix has fallen sharply from record high prices a year ago. Industry stakeholders recently opened up on the factors behind the shift, and how it’s impacting U.S. recycling operations.
2 | Recycling markets hammer Waste Management
Facing rock-bottom fiber prices, Waste Management’s recycling revenues experienced a 16 percent decrease during the first quarter of 2018.
3 | China’s ban hits additional materials
Chinese authorities plan to halt imports of more scrap categories by the end of the year, including post-industrial scrap plastic and a variety of scrap metals. The country also announced a list of even more imports it will ban by the end of 2019.
4 | Details on upcoming U.S. recycling projects from Chinese firms
The U.S. has become a focus of investment for a small yet growing portion of the Chinese scrap processing industry. Backers of two in-development operations note they are looking for regulatory stability and a strong supply of recyclables.
5 | Coffee pod recycling comes to West Coast city
A Nespresso-backed recycling program for single-use aluminum coffee capsules has moved from the ‘burbs to the big city in British Columbia.
