Resource Recycling News
War-driven fuel costs compound recycling woes
US and Israeli strikes in Iran and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed diesel fuel prices...
Women in Circularity: MaryEllen Etienne
In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we connect with MaryEllen Etienne of Women...
Five years of Women in Circularity: Reflections, connections and what’s next
Women in Circularity was launched by MaryEllen Etienne in March 2021, in honor of International Women’s Day, with the simple...
Oregon DEQ issues $3.1 million fine to Republic Services subsidiary
Valley Landfills Inc., a Republic Services subsidiary, must pay $3.1 million in penalties and take corrective actions following a multi-year...
WM brings Orange, CA recycling facility online in $1.4B MRF push
WM has activated its upgraded Orange, California recycling facility, the latest step in the company's $1.4 billion MRF modernization strategy...
EPS foam recycling grants open for applications
The Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Foam Recycling Coalition will award grants of up to $50,000 to expand US recycling access for...
Coastal partners with Machinex on four Florida MRF projects
Coastal Waste & Recycling is accelerating its MRF upgrade strategy as it partners with Machinex on four projects.
Trade flow shifts, volatility require varied responses
Both long- and short-term solutions including policy, localization can help support the industry, panelists said during the 2026 Plastics Recycling...
RecycleDat! collects nearly 197,000 cans at Mardi Gras
The coalition diverted more than 61,000 pounds of material in New Orleans, including nearly 197,000 aluminum beverage cans.
Oregon passes battery EPR Law, banning lithium-ion disposal
A 20–8 Senate vote sends Oregon's HB 4144 to the governor, mandating that battery producers fund and operate collection infrastructure...