APR meeting dives into PR, policy and more
Hundreds of plastics recycling professionals met in Texas last week to discuss policy changes, public relations, APR's organizational growth and...
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Circular Solutions selects finalists
Circular Solutions for Flexibles announced the five finalists in the running for its $3 million Alliance Prize for film recycling.
Industry illness and injury rates hit record low in 2021
According to federal data, the waste and recycling industry injury rate fell in 2021, bringing it to the lowest point...
NRC panelists: Strong EPR requires reduction, transparency
Model extended producer responsibility bills and federal funding were two hot topics at the 2022 National Recycling Congress, with panelists...
NERC: Blended average prices fell 40% in third quarter
Northeastern U.S. MRFs reported their recyclables bales fetched an average of $100 per ton during the third quarter, a steep...
Oregon MRF becomes first to achieve RIOS certification
Looking to support employees and set a higher bar for quality, Oregon-based Far West Recycling certified its northeast Portland facility...
Blockchain tool for ITAD trading comes closer to fruition
Industry stakeholders have taken the next steps on a blockchain-based project to better track data and reduce the possibility of...
SERI looks to address smart device data challenges
It has long been acknowledged in the reuse world that some smart items, such as fitness trackers, are difficult to...
What are current policy priorities at national and state levels?
A federal bottle bill, more extended producer responsibility bills and pressure on single-use plastics are all in the future of...
Brands boost PCR again in 2021, but use more virgin plastic
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest report showed that while involved companies doubled their collective use of PCR since 2018, in...
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