Grant money from a variety of sources is going toward boosting plastics recovery and a variety of other MRF upgrades. | MinskDesign/Shutterstock
Public and private organizations have pumped millions of dollars into curbside sorting infrastructure and downstream processing capacity in recent weeks. Continue Reading
David C. Bursell of MoviTHERM believes infrared technology is a game changer for protecting the lives of workers and avoiding property damage at recycling facilities. | Piotr Zajda/Shutterstock
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Waste and recycling facilities are crucial in handling the world’s growing waste streams, but they pose a significant risk of fires. Continue Reading
A session at the ISRI Convention in Nashville, Tenn. featured (from left) moderator Jacqueline Lotzkar, Zhang Lin and Robin Cai. | Dan Leif/Resource Recycling
Last week’s Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Convention put a focus on two issues critical to the global side of the sector: the state of recycling in China and efforts to enhance shipping protocols. Continue Reading
Remarks from industry groups focused on such topics as uniformity of standards, using data to back policy and recognition of the ever-changing recycling landscape. | G0d4ather/Shutterstock
The Federal Trade Commission requested comments on its revisions to the Green Guides and got 850 responses, with many calling for a crackdown on deceptive claims and better definitions of key terms. Continue Reading
Previous grants from the companies have contributed to nearly 140 million cans being captured each year. | Kwangmoozaa/Shutterstock
Two large aluminum beverage can manufacturers will provide grants to MRFs to improve the sortation process for used beverage cans. Continue Reading
Stories covering opinions from regulators and big names in the industry were of interest to our readers in April. | Courtesy of Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Policy proposals, paper mill perspectives and a tech-heavy MRF attracted the most clicks last month.
The multifaceted recycling company posted an increase in sales but a decrease in income, due to an increased cost of sales and higher operating expenses. | Gonzo/Shutterstock
TerraCycle US’s total sales surged last year, with a particular improvement in the sales of recycled plastics and other materials. Continue Reading
Advancements in AI and sorting tech are allowing MRFs to capture materials more efficiently. | Courtesy of Bulk Handling Systems
AMP Robotics, MSS and National Recovery Technologies are rolling out updates to AI algorithms, optical sorters and other sorting technologies. Continue Reading