Greyparrot positions waste intel as key to effective EPR
Company co-founder Rish Mitra says data collected from a growing number of MRFs globally can help fine-tune emerging EPR policy...
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January fire data drives shift in recycling safety
A new industry guide addresses rising lithium-ion battery fires at recycling facilities as data shows a record 448 reported incidents...
NAPCOR finds RPET imports hit record in 2024
Despite gains for thermoforms and other materials, bottle recovery rates and RPET consumption eased from 2023 highs amid abundant imported...
EU to drive global demand for recycled plastics
A new study from commodity intelligence firm ICIS and a Chinese industry association explores the impacts of European regulations on...
State of Washington studies bag ban effectiveness
The Washington State Department of Commerce released a report on the effectiveness of the state’s retail carryout bag policy prohibiting...
ADS recycled plastic purchase share sinks to 3-year low
Major buyer Advanced Drainage Systems reached its lowest level of recycled plastic purchases since its fiscal 2022 baseline, according to...
Fires at recycling sites on track to reach record high
Across North America, recycling and waste management facilities are experiencing an increase in reported fires, with 2025 predicted to reach...
Recycling facility fires expected to reach new high
Across North America, recycling and waste management facilities are experiencing an increase in reported fires, with 2025 predicted to reach...
WM report suggests 2025 goal is out of reach
Hauler WM appears unlikely to reach its 2025 interim goal for materials recovered for recycling, despite an increase from the...
Ameripen details progress, obstacles for PCR
Although consumer packaged goods companies made progress toward their recycled-content goals, critical gaps remain in supply security, according to a...
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