US government takes interest in China’s imports ban
Government officials have confirmed they are monitoring China’s import policy changes and are joining industry associations in seeking clarification from...
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US government takes interest in China’s imports ban
Government officials have confirmed they are monitoring China’s import policy changes and are joining industry associations in seeking clarification from...
$150M pledged to fight SE Asia ocean plastics problem
Major brands, nonprofit organizations and industry groups will raise $150 million to boost the collection and recycling of plastics that...
$150M pledged to fight SE Asia ocean plastics problem
Major brands, nonprofit organizations and industry groups will raise $150 million to boost the collection and recycling of plastics that...
Mixed rigids feel the effects of China’s ban
China’s import policy changes are straining recovered plastics export markets, particularly impacting mixed rigids. Recycling companies have been forced to...
How one recycling company is weathering the storm
For Sonoco Recycling, which collects, sorts, and sells recycled materials, China's imports restrictions have particularly stung in one area: mixed-paper...
How China import policy could shape metals markets
Joe Pickard speaks at the Resource Recycling Conference. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals recovered from electronics and other sources have been...
Why industry can’t fulfill all the potential PCR demand
U.S. and Canadian end users could consume more of the recovered plastics generated domestically if prices and specifications meet their...
In My Opinion: Opportunities amid the uncertainty
It’s no secret that China is a leader in international world trade. For years, the country has been a major...
Global roundup: Exports stall as Chinese mills scramble
One report indicates that buyers in China are desperately seeking domestic sources of recovered paper. Meanwhile, low-value plastics are flooding...
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