Author Archives: Editorial Staff

Women in Circularity: Dr. Jess Watson
In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we meet Dr. Jess Watson of earthday365.
Visia X-ray tech helps prevent MRF battery fires
Visia’s effort to curb battery-related fires in recycling facilities is beginning to show measurable results, according to new data from the company’s first wave of commercial installations.
Denali reports recycling 7 million tons of organics in 2024
Commercial food waste handler Denali said it recycled nearly 7 million tons of organic material in 2024, including more than 1 million tons of food waste.
US paper recycling rate slips while mills expand use
Collection, Organics
Rigids drop again; paper, film, cans edge lower
Prices for PET, HDPE and PP bales saw significant drops again this month, with paper grades, plastic film and UBCs also marginally lower.
Plastics treaty talks collapse, exposing divides
After nearly two weeks of tense negotiations, the world’s attempt to forge the first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution collapsed in Geneva, leaving delegates exhausted, civil groups dismayed and the path forward uncertain.
Recycling facility fires expected to reach new high
Across North America, recycling and waste management facilities are experiencing an increase in reported fires, with 2025 predicted to reach a new annual high. A recent special report by Fire Rover highlights this trend, attributing the record-high reported numbers and escalating financial risks to factors such as lithium-ion batteries, escalating demands from insurers and inadequate control measures.