Ridwell strikes a chord with those worried about recycling
As more consumers turn a skeptical eye to recycling programs, hard-to-recycle material collector Ridwell is growing – with transparency in...
Markets
Haulers predict strong year after Q2 revenues
Rising commodity prices were a boon for major recycling operators in the second quarter of the year, and they’re now...
Report: Brands likely to shift focus from PCR to emissions
Brand owner targets for PCR content have helped drive demand for recycled plastics in the U.S. and Europe in recent...
Haulers report higher revenues, predict strong year
Rising commodity prices were a boon for major recycling operators in the second quarter of the year, and they’re now...
New kind of carbon credits could be boon for sector
In the near future, ITAD and e-scrap recyclers should expect industry consolidation and the rise of a new kind of...
Novolex used less recycled plastic last year
Putting AI and robotics into a MRF is one thing. Designing a MRF with AI and robotics makes for an...
Novolex reports lower global PCR usage
Packaging producer Novolex reported slightly lower post-consumer recycled content usage in its plastic and paper products for 2023, according to...
Plastic industry weathers Beryl’s effects
As the first major hurricane of the season hit Texas last week, MRFs and processors braced for disrupted services, flooding...
July brings mix of curbside plastic price trends
Bales of PET and natural HDPE containers are fetching higher prices, while color HDPE continues to slip downwards in value...
Planned carton facility will create West Coast end market
By the second half of 2025, a new facility will be turning out roofing construction materials made from 1.5 million...
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