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Georgia glassmaker Arglass plans recycling facility

Published: February 13, 2024
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Georgia-based glass container manufacturer Arglass recently announced plans to build its own on-site glass recycling facility to meet its post-consumer cullet needs. | Pjhpix/Shutterstock

One of the country’s newest glass container manufacturers is building its own glass recycling plant to incorporate post-consumer cullet into its new bottles and jars for the first time, a company official said last week. Continue Reading

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TRP: Chemical recycling must prove its worth

Published: February 6, 2024
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The Recycling Partnership recently highlighted questions around chemical recycling. | RecycleMan/Shutterstock

Plastic recycling technologies that fall under the umbrella of chemical recycling must prove that they meet genuine needs and benefit people and the natural environment, The Recycling Partnership said earlier this month.  Continue Reading

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Our top stories from January 2024

Published: February 6, 2024
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A recycled paper mill closing its doors drew reader interest last month, as did legislative activity around the country, EPR implementation in California, new numbers on fiber disposal and a MRF operator acquisition.
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GreenDot ends North American operations, RLG shifts focus

Published: February 6, 2024
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Two producer responsibility organizations have changed their focuses recently. | ESB Professional/Shutterstock

Producer responsibility organization GreenDot has ceased operating in North America, citing a strategic alignment to focus on more mature regulatory markets. Continue Reading

Details on Oregon’s $150M trash-sorting MRF

Published: February 6, 2024
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The $150 million price tag on the new Lane County, Oregon, facility will be footed by Bulk Handling Systems and the county. | Courtesy of Bulk Handling Systems

An upcoming facility in Lane County, Oregon, will process mixed waste, commingled recyclables and organics and is projected to boost the county’s diversion rate by as much as 20 percentage points. Continue Reading

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Strategic emerges from bankruptcy with reduced debt

Published: January 29, 2024
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Strategic Materials reduced its total debt by over $300 million and secured about $60 million in new capital to get itself out of bankruptcy. | Torychemistry/Shutterstock

Nearly two months after filing for bankruptcy, Strategic Materials has restructured itself, reduced its debt and secured more funding.  Continue Reading

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Recology upgrades MRF serving Northern California

Published: January 29, 2024
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Recology’s newest MRF in California has seven optical sorters, an eddy current separator, drum magnet and 109 conveyor belts. | Courtesy of Recology

A $35 million materials recovery facility that opened this week in Sonoma County promises to more than double the processing capacity of the sorting center it is replacing. Continue Reading

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