
JD Ambati, CEO of robotics company EverestLabs, believes AI-powered robotic sorting can help MRFs improve both efficiency and safety. | Courtesy of EverestLabs

JD Ambati, CEO of robotics company EverestLabs, believes AI-powered robotic sorting can help MRFs improve both efficiency and safety. | Courtesy of EverestLabs

A plastics recycling technology company leader argues we should evaluate whether the outputs of molecular recycling technologies qualify as recycling, instead of applying labels to the processes themselves. | maciej nicgorski/Shutterstock
The late-2022 rise in PET values has extended into the new year, with the recycled plastic grade seeing a 12% bump this month.
Compared with recent months, December has brought stable prices across the range of curbside recyclables, with OCC down a little bit and PET up slightly.

Two battery-recycling experts offer their tips for preventing battery fires at recycling facilities. | Mehaniq/Shutterstock

A composting company leader says the race is on to build out California’s organics processing capacity in order to meet aggressive, rapidly approaching statutory mandates. | KaliAntye/Shutterstock

Colorado is one of the first four states to approve EPR for printed paper and packaging. | Rex Wholster/Shutterstock
