Maryland webinar gives tips on countering misinformation
In recent years, the recycling industry has seen negative media coverage that has not only perpetuated myths but also contributed...
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Haulers report a strong Q4, overall year
Buoyed by rising commodity prices, the five largest publicly traded recycling companies posted overall revenue increases in 2024. WM, Republic...
Oregon is first to approve EPR plan
After several years of work, Oregon has approved an extended producer responsibility plan, laying out how packaging producers are expected...
Oregon fully approves first packaging EPR plan
After several years of work, Oregon has approved an extended producer responsibility plan, laying out how packaging producers are expected...
Metal tariffs bring varied effects for recycling sector
New tariff actions targeting aluminum and steel imports could have near-term benefits for MRF operators if the actions spur additional...
How a famed ski region plans to improve diversion
A group of recycling stakeholders in Summit County, Utah, are working to get the funding in place to build a...
Recycling collection worker deaths climbed in 2023
Nine workers died in U.S. materials recovery facilities in 2023 and the death rate for refuse and recyclable material collectors...
Panelists: Secondary sorting fills vital recycling role
With MRFs becoming ever more sophisticated and AI and robotics providing customizable levels of materials sortation, chemical recycling feedstock provides...
Collection, recovery facility worker deaths increased
Nine workers died in U.S. materials recovery facilities in 2023 and the death rate for refuse and recyclable material collectors...
Panelists: Secondary sorting fulfills vital role
With MRFs becoming ever more sophisticated and AI and robotics providing customizable levels of materials sortation, chemical recycling feedstock provides...
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