Fiber recycling rates remain high
Data from the American Forest & Paper Association showed that paper and OCC recycling rates held steady in 2022, despite...
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LRS opens 25-tons-per-hour MRF in Chicago
LRS has opened a $50 million Chicago MRF, giving the independent garbage and recycling company the ability to serve all...
Comments to EPA emphasize standardization
The U.S. EPA asked for input on its draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, and recycling industry stakeholders have...
Comments on plastics strategy urge source reduction, EPR
The U.S. EPA asked for input on its draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, and recycling industry stakeholders have...
Industry group calls for PCR quality standards
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste suggested the recycling industry in the European Union develop target specifications for processed materials...
Study explores cleanliness of food packaging in bins
In a follow-up to previous research, the Foodservice Packaging Institute performed an audit of food residue on residential recyclables, finding...
e-Stewards to develop an ITAD-specific standard
ITAD companies will soon have a certification option that's more tailored to their daily operations.
Groups to EPA: Consider source reduction and EPR
Ahead of the July 31 deadline, the EPA has received nearly 100 comments on its draft National Strategy to Prevent...
Do deposits decrease beverage sales? Study says no
A study looking at two decades of beverage sale trends around the world found that there was no decrease in...
Chicago begins curbside collection of paper cups
Over 1 million Chicago-area residents are now able to put paper cups in their curbside recycling bins.
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