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California’s recycling rate, Waste Management’s investment in a roofing board manufacturer, a “problematic” plastics list and more drew our readers’ clicks last month.

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Published: January 31, 2022
Updated: January 31, 2022
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The latest recycling industry news

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.
Top Stories from October 2025
Stories exploring independent PROs, a refuse collection truck acquisition, recycle bin tagging, a drop-off hard-to-recycle center and Colorado EPR progress drew reader attention in October.