More price drops for recycled paper and plastic
The commodities market downturn continues to punish MRFs, with plummeting prices for OCC, mixed paper, PET and HDPE this month.
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When assessing chemical recycling, ‘follow the money’
Recent years have seen a steady stream of announcements from chemical recycling operators touting technological breakthroughs. But two industry insiders...
End users react to turbulent recycled plastic prices
Greystone Logistics is installing grinding and pelletizing equipment so it can purchase more lower-cost scrap polyethylene, as opposed to recycled...
Collaboration sits at heart of the best MRF contracts
Volatile markets, changing material compositions and aging infrastructure can all be addressed with the right municipal MRF contract. Industry experts...
Haulers continued to enjoy markets in second quarter
North America's largest haulers all reported substantial year-over-year recycling boosts during the second quarter, although revenue numbers cooled somewhat from...
NERC 2Q bale value report shows upward trend
The value of curbside recyclables increased in the second quarter of 2022, according to a bale study conducted by the...
How processors are easing their pain at the pump
Recycling industry professionals, including big names in the electronics reuse and recycling realm, explain how they're using innovative strategies to...
Prices collapse for post-consumer plastics
August has brought precipitous drops in pricing for PET, color HDPE and polypropylene bales.
Recycling chain holds tight amid high fuel prices
High fuel prices are driving expenses for recycling programs and plastics recycling companies alike. A number of stakeholders recently shared...
How cities and processors are adapting to sky-high fuel costs
High fuel prices are driving expenses for recycling programs and companies alike. A number of stakeholders recently shared insights into...
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