Susan Cornish told the PPRC audience that packaging EPR aims to build circularity through producer fees, stronger data and shared standards as states move to align their rules. | Courtesy Recycling Today
At the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference in Chicago, industry leaders said extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for packaging are changing how the US handles residential recycling, but warned that uneven state rules will slow the transition.
FV Recycling has acquired Mid America Paper Recycling, expanding into the Midwest and combining logistics, brokerage and processing capabilities under Jones Capital. | Courtesy FV Recycling
FV Recycling, a commercial and industrial recycler based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has acquired Mid America Paper Recycling of Chicago, strengthening its material brokerage and logistics network. Continue Reading
The Poly Coated Paper Alliance unveiled a plan to expand coated paper recycling in the US by closing data gaps, growing markets, unifying design guidance and improving outreach. | PixelMe / Shutterstock
A coalition of paper and packaging leaders is launching a national effort to make poly coated paper products, such as cups and ice cream tubs, a routine part of curbside recycling.
At Washington’s Common Threads forum, Rachel Kibbe urged states to exempt secondhand purchases from sales tax to boost reuse and build recycling markets as EPR proposals advance. | Ernest-Rose/Shutterstock
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At a recent Washington Department of Ecology webinar focused on how policy can shift fashion toward reuse, circular-economy advocate Rachel Kibbe argued that a targeted tax change could make secondhand purchases more affordable while helping states prepare for new recycling rules. Continue Reading
From oil fields to e-scrap data, David Daoud has charted tech’s evolution and now he shares the stories, quirks and tunes behind the numbers. | Photo courtesy David Daoud
Born and raised in Algeria, David Daoud took an unlikely route to the world of electronics recycling. Having trained as an oil and gas engineer, he swapped desert heat for Boston snow in 1990, earning a master’s in international economics and eventually finding his way into data analysis at Harvard. Continue Reading
Based in Vermont, Casella Waste Systems said efficiency improvements, customer partnerships and investment in infrastructure remain central to reaching its 2030 targets | Nordroden / Shutterstock
Casella Waste Systems emphasized both progress and challenges in its 2025 sustainability report, pointing to growth in recycling and community engagement. Continue Reading
Cardboard box demand has fallen to its lowest level since 2016, prompting mill closures and raising concerns about US consumer spending and packaging markets. | Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock
Cardboard box demand has fallen to its lowest level since 2016, a sharp reversal for a sector that expanded rapidly during the pandemic and one that some analysts warn could signal broader economic weakness. Continue Reading
Interstate Waste Services bought North Atlantic Waste & Recycling, extending its reach across central and southern Connecticut and advancing a strategy centered on rail and recycling. | Dr. Pixel / Shutterstock
Interstate Waste Services has expanded its Connecticut operations with the acquisition of North Atlantic Waste & Recycling, a family-owned hauler formerly known as Country Disposal. Continue Reading
Renewablade in Iowa is turning old wind turbine blades into precast concrete blocks, barriers and bunkers after years of trial and development. | Ultramansk / Shutterstock
After years of research and trial runs, an Iowa recycling company has begun turning retired wind turbine blades into precast concrete products. Continue Reading
Visia’s internal analysis shows facilities that adopt the technology often record a 30% to 50% reduction in thermal events. | Photo courtesy of Visia
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.