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Published in May 2026Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), a leader in circular economy and sustainable materials management consulting for over 40 years, has added nine new employee-shareholders. As...
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Recology hits a sustainability target three years early
Comstock advances first-of-its-kind solar recycling plant
EGLE awards $3.87 million supporting renewable energy projects
Ninety percent of wind turbine mass can be recycled
Recycled wind turbine blade material used to build retaining wall in Des Moines
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- Electronics Recycling
Battery Bonanza Contest engages students in safe battery recycling
WM updates Recycle Right Rules: No batteries in recycling or trash
EV battery recycling market to reach $19.0 billion by 2033
ABTC revenue jumps as AI, EV battery recycling demand powers expansion
University of Edinburgh licenses breakthrough e-waste gold and copper recovery technology
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Resource Recycling Systems expands employee ownership with nine new shareholders
ReMA to recognize Jay Robinovitz with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
BlueScope rejects takeover proposal
RERF opens nominations for recycled materials employee award
TDEC seeks nominations for Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards
- Glass Recycling
Oregon DEQ to update glass classification
Rumpke facilities earn Gold status for glass recycling efforts
Cullet LLC forms Cullet Ohio to expand Midwest glass recycling
Only one-third of glass is recycled: Glass report shows how communities are helping
Glass Packaging Institute calls for submissions for 2027 Clear Choice Awards
- Metal Recycling
- Organics
BHS partners with Napa Recycling and City of Napa for renewable natural gas facility
Google purchases carbon removal credits generated by organic waste processing
Over 12,000 tons of organic material diverted from landfills in California
Sustainable composting facilities grow
The evolution of innovative municipal composting program initiatives
- Paper & Wood
California SB 343 Update recognizes carton recyclability
Recycling access reaches 20 percent of U.S. population for paper cups
International Paper to build new packaging plant in Mississippi
AF&PA opposes changes to New York’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act
Poly coated paper recycling gains industry backing as alliance adds new members
- Plastics Recycling
- Rubber
Liberty Tire Recycling strengthens recycling efforts with acquisitions
USTMA supports advancing tire technologies through Section 114 of the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
ATS to help Gilead Dynamics scale mobile tire recycling
Continental increases profitability in tires
Tire Recycling Foundation names Circle of Change Awards finalists
- Solid Waste
New Oregon recycling program diverts over 130,000 mattresses from landfills
Partnership to transform Providence materials collection system
SWANA and EREF sign MOU to advance education in waste management
EPA selects Kansas City to receive a $5 million solid waste infrastructure grant
Report highlights valuable impacts of mattress recycling
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General News
Published in March 2026The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) will recognize Jay Robinovitz with its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at ReMA2026. Robinovitz will be honored for his years...
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Published in February 2026The board of BlueScope has unanimously rejected the unsolicited, non-binding, indicative and conditional takeover proposal received from a consortium comprising SGH Limited and Steel...
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Published in February 2026The Recycling Education & Research Foundation (RERF) has opened submissions for the Peter J. Avagliano Award. Now in its second year, the award was...
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Published in January 2026The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will celebrate the 40th year of the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards in 2026 and invites Tennesseans...
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Published in August 2025New Jersey’s Murphy Administration invited nominations for the 26th Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards, the state’s environmental awards program that each year honors the accomplishments...
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Published in July 2025The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bipartisan spending bill for EPA and other agencies by a 26-2 vote. The bill proposes a 5 percent...
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Published in February 2025The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,400,000 for 24 small businesses to develop technologies to address public health and environmental challenges. These companies...
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Published in November 2024The Recycling Partnership named two new members to its executive leadership team. Chris Wirth has been promoted to chief development officer and Billie Wright...
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Published in October 2024The Global Recycling Standards Organization (GRSO) has appointed Shannon Fertitta as executive director. A key focus of GRSO, the RIOS™ standard and certification are...