Novelis, the world’s largest recycler of aluminum, will invest tens of millions of dollars expanding its recycling capabilities and improving safety at its Georgia plant.
Two industry organizations have developed directories of manufacturers that consume recycled materials in one region of the U.S.
The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum cans sits just below 50%, according to an industry group.
Lower scrap aluminum prices helped improve profitability for aluminum rolling and recycling company Novelis last year.
A coffee capsule company will spend more than $1 million to allow for curbside recycling of its single-use packaging in New York City.
Used beverage cans, historically a reliable and valuable commodity, have seen recent price lows that are adding extra strife to already stressed residential recycling markets.
Schupan & Sons is upgrading its Kalamazoo, Mich. campus with an expansion of its electronics recycling operations and a dedicated health care clinic for company employees.
A Chinese investment firm is planning a $75 million recycling plant to process scrap plastics, electronics and other materials.
Aluminum recycling and rolling company Novelis has signed a deal to acquire Aleris, a major manufacturer of recycled-content aluminum products.