Truth in Advertising argues that although Colgate-Palmolive’s 100% HDPE tubes are technically recyclable, in practice they end up in landfills. | George W. Bailey/Shutterstock
The 100% HDPE toothpaste tubes used by some brands and marketed as recyclable are under fire from a consumer watchdog group, with brands denying allegations of deceptive marketing. Continue Reading
The president of Ace Glass and Plastics Recycling envisions the upcoming facility taking in 30,000 tons of bottle glass per year. | SevenMaps/Shutterstock
ACE Glass and Plastics Recycling has partnered with EPIC Glass Recycling to build a glass recycling facility in North Little Rock, Ark. Continue Reading
The Golden State’s right-to-repair bill follows the passage of similar bills in Colorado, Minnesota and New York state. | Andy Smith, Courtesy of CALPIRG
California’s right-to-repair bill for electronics awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, as does a bill that will update and expand the state’s deposit return system. Continue Reading
AI-powered battery removal systems have the potential to prevent facility fires from starting in the first place, argues Raghav Mecheri of BinIt. | Skimin0k/Shutterstock
As record-high numbers of batteries enter the solid waste stream, they have increasingly become associated with facility fires, safety issues and danger to workers. Continue Reading
WM’s nearly 100,000-square-foot facility in Cleveland. | Courtesy of WM
WM’s latest tech-heavy recycling facility is up and running in Ohio, with the capacity to process up to 420 tons of recyclables daily. Continue Reading
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This article appeared in the August 2023 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.
This article appeared in the August 2023 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. Continue Reading
North America’s five largest hauling companies all reported year-over-year drops in recycling revenues for the second quarter of 2023. | 2p2play/Shutterstock
Fiber prices are slowly recovering from the rock-bottom values of late last year and early this year, but scrap plastic prices have fallen dramatically in recent months, taking a toll on the largest haulers’ recycling businesses. Continue Reading