US fiber, plastic exports decrease
Exports of both recovered fiber and plastics fell during the first six months of 2023, newly released federal trade statistics...
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Fiber recycling rates remain high
Data from the American Forest & Paper Association showed that paper and OCC recycling rates held steady in 2022, despite...
WestRock shuts down Washington paper mill
Paper giant WestRock is shutting down a mill in Tacoma, Wash. in light of high operating costs and significant capital...
Chicago begins curbside collection of paper cups
Over 1 million Chicago-area residents are now able to put paper cups in their curbside recycling bins.
WestRock uses record percentage of recovered fiber
Container and paperboard manufacturer WestRock continues to consume internally a larger and larger portion of the recovered fiber the company...
Carton robot boosts capture, reduces MRF residue
A recently installed carton-sorting robot at FCC Environmental Services' Dallas MRF has reduced residue by about 11%, one reason the...
Prices rise for key curbside bale types
OCC, mixed paper and polyolefin container prices have continued their upward climbs this month.
Washington paper mill to sit idle until later this year
The Packaging Corporation of America is idling a mill that handles OCC, after adding recycled fiber processing capability in 2021.
Cascades to close tissue plants in S.C., Oregon
Cascades announced it will close several underperforming facilities starting this summer, including two that handle recycled fiber.
Juno Technology aims for 90% diversion
Georgia-Pacific's Juno Technology is testing out plant locations and partnerships through a Seattle pilot project.
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