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Republic Q1 margins hold as polymer volumes offset commodity drop
Republic Services reported Q1 2026 net income of $525 million, up from $495 million the same period last year. Recycled...
LyondellBasell sees upside for PP over PE
About 20% of global PE supply is affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, compared to nearly three-quarters...
Trex points to strength from recycled film feedstock
Despite persistent softness in the construction sector, the deck and railing company is leaning into marketing and innovation to convert...
Plastics talking points: Takeaways from Q1 earnings
Get quick, need-to-know info about what's happening in recycled plastics and beyond, from the most recent investor updates.
PureCycle sees long-term upside from Iran war
War-related supply constraints have pushed virgin resin prices much higher while feedstock bales for recycled PP have seen less dramatic...
Origin Materials to shut down, sell PET cap design
CEO John Bissell has stepped down from the company, which previously reported it had enough money to operate only through...
Q1 earnings confirm wave of ITAD decommissioning
Intel, Microsoft, Alphabet and IBM all reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results in April, a trend that will translate into higher IT...
Iron Mountain puts ITAD at the center of its growth
The company has posted impressive growth numbers, buoyed in part by Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM).
Liberty Waste expands in NC with Randolph deal
Allied-backed Liberty Waste has acquired Randolph County Garbage Services, further positioning the hauler in the North Carolina Triad market.
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