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Lithium-ion batteries pose a fire risk to recycling facilities. | Mehaniq / Shutterstock
The Recycling Partnership is providing communities with resources communicating proper battery recycling, hoping to help reduce fires in trucks and at recycling facilities.
O-I has begun collection programs in communities it operates. | smoothsails / Shutterstock
O-I, a major user of recycled glass, recently launched an initiative that will support recycling options where curbside service is unavailable. The program also boosts the impact of recycling collection through matching charitable donations.
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Worldwide, nearly 269 million short tons of recovered fiber were generated in 2019. | nickpeps / Shutterstock
A global report charting recovered fiber trends throughout 2019 found that packaging made up 86% of the end products made from the material. The study also examined fiber generation by region, international trade flows and more.
Recycle BC’s recent annual report noted a 90% recovery rate for paper, 52% for plastic, and 85% for metal. | pryzmat / Shutterstock
In 2020, a producer-funded system for paper and packaging recycling achieved a significantly higher recovery rate – and spent more money – than the year prior.
Indonesia’s 2% contamination rule for recovered fiber imports is likely to take effect in September. | Triawanda Tirta Aditya / Shutterstock
Recovered fiber will be allowed a maximum of 2% contamination when shipped into Indonesia, which is currently the ninth-largest market for U.S. exports of the material.
A bill in Congress creates a federal grant and loan guarantee program for composting infrastructure projects. | Orhan Cam / Shutterstock
Members of Congress have recently introduced legislation looking to measure and reduce food waste, and to support composting.
Sellers of recyclable materials have continued to enjoy strong markets, with virtually all grades of curbside fiber, plastics and metals seeing value boosts from June to July.