Plastics talking points: Takeaways from Q1 earnings
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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.
Eastman cites RPET adoption for growth
Market share gains rather than a macro recovery are driving growth in the company's circular platform.
Fiber producers push for June price increases
Ahead of the announcements, International Paper, Smurfit Westrock and others pointed to a sudden rise in demand, higher costs and...
Casella’s Q1 margins expand as acquisition pace accelerates
Casella Waste Systems raised full-year revenue guidance to $2.06 billion–$2.08 billion after closing four acquisitions in 2026 totaling roughly $150...
UK injection molder to open Texas plant
The British RGE Group plans to open the plant near San Antonio in September, and its UK facilities incorporate recycled...
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