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Reopened Iowa plant recycles cartons into roofing materials

Published: September 9, 2025
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Continuus Everboard product at a project installation.

The former Continuus/WM facility is expected to recycle about 10,000 cartons per year. | Courtesy of Continuus

Editor’s Note: End markets will be featured in sessions at the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference, Feb. 23-25 in San Diego, California.

The new owners of an Iowa roofing material facility have reopened the plant nearly a year after it shut down, aiming to capitalize on regional and national upcycling trends to gain market share. Continue Reading

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Fiber, film, metal bales stable while plastics continue to drop

Published: September 16, 2025
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Market graph iconThe national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars dropped again in September, now averaging 4.66 cents per pound, compared to 5.75 cents per pound this time last month. Regional contracts are yielding in the 3-7 cent range. One year ago this grade was trading at an average 18.34 cents per pound. Continue Reading

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Extending recycling’s reach

Published: September 4, 2025
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Courtesy of Circular Economy Development Center, EcoAction Partners

This article appeared in the June 2025 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.

Far-flung, sparsely populated areas in multiple states are tackling the recycling collection challenge using hub-and-spoke and milk-run models. 

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Recycling facility fires expected to reach new high

Published: August 12, 2025
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Fire Rover analyzed nine years of data to discover trends in recycling facility fires. | Photo courtesy of Boston Fire Department

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. Continue Reading

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Women in Circularity: Dr. Jess Watson

Published: August 26, 2025
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A warm welcome back to “Women in Circularity”, where we shine a light on women moving us toward a circular economy. This month, I was pleased to connect with an expert in  community-based circular systems: Dr. Jess Watson. Jess is the Executive Director of earthday365, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and equipping the St. Louis community to work collaboratively toward an equitable, healthy and environmentally sustainable future through education and resources. Jess has 20 years of experience in developing and delivering community projects that support a healthy, just and circular future.  

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