Experts talk contamination, markets and Basel changes
At the recent MRF Summit, held online, recycling leaders tackled a number of trends that are shaping the fortunes of...
Markets
Roller-coaster ride continues for recycling markets
Average commodity values tumbled by about one-fifth during the third quarter, according to a survey of northeastern U.S. MRFs. A...
Packaging producer boosts PCR consumption by 37%
Amcor, one of the largest packaging producers in the world, used nearly 84,000 metric tons of PCR during the 2020...
Major curbside paper and plastic grades reach new highs
The average price of mixed-paper bales jumped up by 21% this month, and natural HDPE has notched another record value....
Key curbside plastic continues its pricing climb
The average price of natural HDPE bales have reached another record high this month. The national average for natural high-density...
Third quarter brought more good news for largest haulers
The waste sector's biggest companies extended their recycling business rebound into the second half of this year, helped by higher...
Metals experts talk pandemic impact and forecast demand
Processors were not alone in feeling supply and demand impacts from COVID-19. Their downstream partners were in a similar boat,...
Pandemic shifts are a mixed bag for MRF operators
Processors say they're seeing higher tonnages of aluminum and other valuable materials, as well as an HDPE price spike. But...
How COVID-19 is reshaping the ITAD business
Leaders at companies serving the enterprise sector say they are hearing requests for logistics help and refurbished products of all...
Hoping for stability
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