Freight disruptions squeeze recycling industry
Plastics recycling companies are seeing higher freight costs amid a tight trucking market, and the logistical challenges are predicted to...
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Exports to Thailand collapse after ban
A Thai policy restricting the import of scrap plastics has proved effective. U.S. scrap plastic exports to the country dropped...
Freight disruptions pressure recycling industry
Recycling companies are seeing higher freight costs amid a tight trucking market, and the logistical challenges are predicted to increase...
Freight disruptions put pressure on industry
Electronics processors are seeing higher freight costs amid a tight trucking market, and the logistical challenges are predicted to increase...
Global processor increases e-scrap earnings
Sims Recycling Solutions saw higher earnings during its recently ended fiscal year, bolstered by better profitability at its U.S. operations....
Major PET buyer reports 2018 financials
Recycled plastic yarn manufacturer Unifi saw an increase in sales last year, including stronger demand for its recycled flake and...
Chinese tariffs on U.S. scrap plastics take effect
The U.S. and China have fired their latest salvo in their ongoing trade war, and this time tariffs have been...
Millions set aside for recycling loans in one state
The Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center will help direct $5 million in loans to boost recycling through a partnership with the...
Chinese restrictions a ‘huge deal’ for major hauler
The head of Waste Connections says the economics of recycling must change. Otherwise, companies' sorting costs will further outpace the...
Another Chinese firm to buy a U.S. paper mill
A major Chinese fiber recycling company plans to purchase and restart a shuttered Kentucky pulp and fine paper mill. Fiber...
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