Source-separated collection and treatment of organics could significantly reduce methane emissions from landfills, as highlighted in a report from GAIA. | Gargonia/Shutterstock
A report from the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives targeted organics diversion, increased recycling and reduced plastic use as key elements in keeping planetary warming below a critical threshold.
News that a collaboration will bring recycling collection for certain health and beauty products to select Walmart stores was of interest to readers last month. | Chanandra Ramsurrun/Shutterstock
Coverage of a steep bale pricing downturn, closure of a plastics recycling plant, the launch of a Walmart recycling program and other news drew our readers’ attention last month.
Sonoco and Novelis are both looking to the future, the former by installing a URB line and the latter by increasing its aluminum capacity. | Pepe Baeza/Shutterstock
Two major end users of recycled materials – one in paper, one in aluminum – recently announced milestones in their upgrade efforts.
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Recovered fiber prices have crumbled this month, with OCC values cut in half and mixed paper dropping into negative territory for the first time in over two years.
