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Editor’s Take: The Green Guides matter (and don’t)

Published: May 22, 2023
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More honesty in recyclability labeling could save brands the trouble of going to court – without costing them much in sales. | Ivan Alex Burchak/Shutterstock

After Keurig Green Mountain reached a class-action settlement in a case concerning the company’s K-Cup recyclability claims, the plaintiffs anticipated the brand owner would end up paying consumers $1.25 million.

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Different PRO structures can achieve same result

Published: May 3, 2023
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Bales of recycled paper products.

Experts from Italy and Canada offered advice on effective EPR, drawing from their experience with PROs in those countries. | Ole Photo/Shutterstock

When building a producer responsibility organization, fees should be transparent, the industry should be in control and the system needs to be fair. That’s what participants in a recent webinar said, noting there are different ways to achieve those ends. Continue Reading

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US scrap paper and plastic exports fall

Published: May 22, 2023
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First-quarter fiber exports to India dropped significantly from 2022 numbers; meanwhile, Thailand stepped up as the prime destination. | Canetti/Shutterstock

U.S. companies exported 8% less recovered fiber and 10% less scrap plastic during the first quarter of 2023 than they did a year earlier, and there were some dramatic changes in where material was flowing. Continue Reading

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NextCycle Washington awards dozens of grants

Published: May 22, 2023
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The grant money will help out a variety of recycling-related startups, nonprofits, small businesses and established corporations. | Olivier Le Moal/Shutterstock

A Washington state recycling market development program has funded dozens of small-scale efforts to reduce waste and boost recycling. Continue Reading

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Updates from the aluminum recycling sector

Published: May 15, 2023
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Big moves are taking place in the world of aluminum recycling. | Anmbph/Shutterstock

After a year of high inflation and geopolitical turmoil, Novelis boosted its use of recycled material as part of its strategy to control costs. In addition, Arconic was acquired by a private equity group. Continue Reading

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North American paper mills discuss demand, OCC pricing

Published: May 15, 2023
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Workers at Cascades’ recently converted Bear Island Mill in Ashland, Va. celebrate the first paper roll produced at the site. | Courtesy of Cascades

Early 2023 presented a challenging business environment for big buyers of OCC and recovered paper, with some mills taking downtime on lackluster paper product demand.  Continue Reading

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