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Paper giants make moves around recycled feedstock

Published: January 11, 2022
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Rendering of Pratt Industries’ 650,000-square-foot 100% recycled paper mill in Henderson, Ky. | Courtesy of Pratt Industries

Pratt Industries recently broke ground on its sixth 100% recycled paper mill, and Graphic Packaging is close to opening its massive recycled paperboard machine.

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Our top stories from December 2021

Published: January 11, 2022
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Organics compost collection bin filled with scrap food.

News around California’s organics recycling mandate was of interest to readers last month. | Thomas Holt/Shutterstock

Articles about bale pricing, recyclability labeling lawsuits, California’s organics mandate and more attracted our readers’ clicks last month.

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Our top stories from 2021

Published: January 4, 2022
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A number of market pricing updates made the list of our most-read stories from 2021. | BEST BACKGROUNDS/Shutterstock

As the municipal recycling industry plunges into 2022, it can be useful to set the stage with a look at the biggest trends and developments of the past 12 months.

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California programs gear up as organics mandate takes hold

Published: December 21, 2021
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Starting in 2022, California law will require that every municipality across the state provide organics collection service, among other mandates. | Thomas Holt/Shutterstock

In January, California municipalities must begin meeting requirements of what some stakeholders are calling the most significant waste reduction legislation in decades.

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Mills re-commit to buying recycled paper cups

Published: December 21, 2021
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A number of major recycled fiber consumers have stated their willingness to accept plastic-lined paper cups in mixed-paper or carton bales. | BublikHaus/Shutterstock

Pratt, Georgia-Pacific, Graphic Packaging International and other paper mill owners have signed a statement affirming that they want plastic-coated paper cups in their feedstock.

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