Study: US a major generator of plastics pollution
Despite having a robust plastics collection infrastructure, the U.S. is one of the largest contributors to ocean plastics worldwide, according...
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Another Asian country bans imports of mixed paper
Vietnam, a relatively small market for U.S. mixed paper, will no longer allow imports of the material beginning in 2022....
Data Sort: Latest numbers on export vs. processing in U.S. and Canada
The graph below shows the trends for four major scrap plastic categories tracked and reported as collected for recycling in...
China sets import standards for select non-ferrous grades
Chinese authorities have published updated standards for imports of recovered brass, copper and aluminum. They're set to go into effect...
COVID-19 and China drive global market changes
In a discussion hosted by the Bureau of International Recycling, recycled plastic traders said recent months have been a "rollercoaster...
China’s 2021 ban ‘will not have massive impact’ on fiber markets
Is the global recycled paper sector prepared for China's complete exit from the market next year? Experts weighed in during...
US officials lay out Basel impact for plastic exporters
Experts with the U.S. EPA say there are a number of potential outcomes from upcoming shifts in global rules governing...
Export roundup: BAN accuses Dell; Thailand updates policy
The Basel Action Network this week announced changes in an overseas e-scrap import policy, and the group said an OEM...
US officials lay out Basel impact for plastic exporters
Experts with the U.S. EPA say there are a number of potential outcomes from upcoming shifts in global rules governing...
China and Hong Kong issue new plastic import rules
Recycled plastic pellets are facing greater scrutiny upon import into China, international recycling stakeholders recently reported. Meanwhile, Hong Kong moved...
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