Malaysia kicks loads back to exporters
A country that has taken in increasing volumes of scrap material will return dozens of containers to their countries of...
Trade & Tariffs
Recycling will likely feel tariff impacts – again
The U.S. recycling industry, including the plastics recycling sector, is expected to feel the economic impacts of the escalating U.S.-China...
Proposed export ban draws varied responses
A handful of electronics recycling stakeholders weighed in on a federal proposal to ban certain e-scrap exports and require stringent...
Plastic exports continue steep declines
U.S. recovered plastic exports during the first quarter were down by nearly half compared with a year ago. The latest...
Recycling will likely feel tariff impacts – again
In the wake of recent trade announcements from the U.S. and China, recycled paper pulp shipped to China will face...
Paper exports stable but plastics drop dramatically
U.S. recovered plastic exports during the first quarter were down by nearly half from a year ago. Paper shipments remained...
Basel changes may further disrupt e-plastic movement
The move this month by 187 governments to alter a global waste treaty will mean further uncertainty for U.S. scrap...
Repair rift continues among Basel stakeholders
Final adoption of key international guidelines for e-scrap exports was once again punted as debate drags on over the definition...
Basel changes may have ‘bigger impact’ than China ban
The move last week by 187 governments to alter a global waste treaty will mean further uncertainty for U.S. scrap...
Basel changes may have ‘bigger impact’ than China ban
The move last week by 187 governments to alter a global waste treaty will mean further uncertainty for U.S. scrap...
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