Resource Recycling News
Disney, toy manufacturers look to reduce plastic packaging
Many consumers say they are on board with a push to use less plastic in packaging.
Report finds path forward for compostable packaging
A new report by Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium examined five years of research, field testing and cross-industry collaboration and...
Women in Circularity: Connie Lilley
In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Connie Lilley of We ReUse.
Waste Connections sees Q1 recycled commodity rise
Waste Connections reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.371 billion, up 6.4% year over year, with recycled commodity revenue posting its...
PCA keeping focus on virgin fiber products
Despite recent recycled paper acquisitions, Packaging Corporation of America will still lean on strength and flexibility of its virgin paper...
Q1 containerboard exports drop by 19%
A quarterly report from the American Forest & Paper Association attributed the drop to "evolving trade dynamics," while production increased...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
The federal government is urging people to properly dispose of their unwanted medications to protect human health and the water...
Circular Services opens $61m MRF in North Texas
The Dallas Metroplex has a new $61 million MRF. Circular Services launched operations at the 120,000-square-foot facility this week. Construction...
Happy Earth Day. Here’s how to celebrate
This year’s holiday is packed with more than 10,000 events around the globe.
What is EPR and why it matters
Extended producer responsibility is reshaping recycling by shifting costs to manufacturers and driving changes in product design, repairability and end-of-life...
















