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The latest recycling industry news

California is back at the center of plastics recycling debate
Producers would need to meet strict criteria to use the “chasing arrows” symbol on their plastic packaging in California under a bill approved by lawmakers last week. An industry group says the move will harm polypropylene recycling.
Recycled paper prices continue uptick as plastic levels off
Over the last month, all common grades of curbside fiber saw modest pricing gains. But plastic values were mostly flat, and PP dropped over 10%.
Why UBC prices are up 70% year-over-year
A year ago, some aluminum end markets were slowing purchases of the material. But demand has steadily increased throughout 2021, bringing welcome pricing for the municipal recycling sector.
E-scrap company shows the power of going solar
Pennsylvania processor Sycamore International has made a solar micro-grid investment that a company leader says will eliminate the risk of outages, save money and allow the business to become carbon neutral.
California bill deems some exports ‘disposal’
California lawmakers have approved a bill that would no longer allow scrap plastic that is exported to be considered recycled. The legislation now heads to the governor for final consideration.
Northeast MRFs enjoy higher commodity prices
The value of a blended ton recyclables in the Northeast surged during the second quarter of this year, driven by price increases for many different materials.
Editorial analysis: Population change will affect recycling
The release of the U.S. census for the decade of 2010 to 2020 points to important ways municipal recycling initiatives will change in the coming years. An assessment points to five key trends that will affect materials recovery efforts.