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From Resource Recycling
July 13
Graphic Packaging entered the uncoated recycled paperboard market with its launch of PaceSetter Ridgeline, using 100% recycled fiber.
July 8
Ecowaste Solutions acquired Bilyeu Disposal of Chadwick, Missouri.
The National Recycling Coalition is accepting nominations for its 2026 awards.
Reworld launched operations at a new United Dumpsters transfer station in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to help direct materials to its Indianapolis thermochemical treatment facility.
A report from analytics firm Smithers forecasts that by 2045 fiber-based packaging will account for 42% of all food packaging materials, from 37% today.
July 6
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies released a new report on how sustainability initiatives are changing the relationship between CPG companies and OEMs.
July 2
Casella Waste Systems named Damian Ribar, formerly of Waste Connections, as COO effective July 20.
Smithers released the “Future of Corrugated Packaging to 2030” report, forecasting that the sector will return to modest growth following a period of high volatility.
July 1
Industry association Ameripen announced nine new or re-elected members to its board of directors, representing Amazon, Amcor, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, McDonald’s, Mondelēz, Novolex, Procter & Gamble and Tetra Pak.
The Washington attorney general is investigating the May 26 disaster at the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview.
The disaster occurred when a tank containing a chemical used in paper production ruptured, releasing more than 500,000 gallons of highly caustic liquid. The disaster killed 11 workers and injured many more, making it one of the deadliest industrial accidents in recent history.
Graphic Packaging released its 2025 impact report, highlighting that 96% of sold packaging products are designed to be recyclable.
From Plastics Recycling Update
July 8
Menasha Corporation published its annual report highlighting Orbis sustainability and innovation milestones.
Beverage company Primo Brands announced leadership changes to help focus on growth priorities and customer experience.
July 2
Volvo Trucks is increasing use of recycled plastics in its new Volvo VNL and VNR heavy-duty trucks, including 75% recycled plastic on the splash shield.
July 1
North America’s Alterra, France’s Technip Energies and Finland’s Neste launched Nerea, a modular system for chemical recycling of plastics.
From E-Scrap News
July 8
Connecticut‘s right-to-repair law took effect, covering most new consumer electronics and appliances manufactured after July 1.
i-SIGMA opened registration for its Shred School 2026, Oct. 7-8 in Milwaukee.
California-based Re-Teck launched a new high-capacity ITAD facility in Taiwan
Wisconsin E-Cycle updated its lists of registered collectors, now including Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa, Evergreen Recycling and PC Computer Recycling, and brands of covered electronics.
July 7
Ingrid Sinclair is stepping down from her role as president of Sims LifeCycle Services after nearly 20 years with the ITAD division of Australia-headquartered Sims.
July 3
CalRecycle approved emergency regulations exempting the state’s e-waste recycling program from new rules and specifying the burden of proof on an appeal of a payment claim adjustment or denial.
