Plastics Recycling
Published in July 2019As part of its closed-loop philosophy, CarbonLITE Industries, a recycler and producer of post-consumer PET (polyethylene terephthalate plastic) is launching a new category –...
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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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The Battery Network joins SWANA as a corporate partner to advance safe battery collection
ABAT reports record breaking profits
UK recycling centers face more than 10 battery fires a week
New York DEC awards electric vehicle transition grants
Nevada Tech Hub and Redwood Materials expands access to lithium battery recycling in Nevada
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Key recycling bills advance to House of Representatives
DOE funded projects target more efficient cardboard recycling
ReMA issues new guidance to help recycling operations prevent and manage fire risk
Miami-Dade County’s recycling contamination rates drop to lowest level in years
Two workers killed in fire and explosion at recycling center
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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
ALLIANCE declares first-ever design for recyclability guidance for poly coated paper
AF&PA releases paper reports
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
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Liberty Tire Recycling strengthens recycling efforts with acquisitions
USTMA predicts lower 2026 tire shipments
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
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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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Plastics Recycling
Published in July 2019Twenty-seven organizations called for urgent government action to help deal with the global plastic problem. The industry led Recycle More Bags coalition proposes using...
Plastics Recycling
Published in June 2019Poland Spring® Brand 100 percent Natural Spring Water, America’s leading spring water brand, has started transitioning its packaging to recycled plastic (rPET), and plans...
Plastics Recycling
Published in June 2019Aaron Industries Corp., a leader in recycled plastic innovation, has launched JET- FLO™ Polypro, its new high melt flow recycled polypropylene (PP) compound. JET-FLO...
Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2019by MAURA KELLER It’s been over a year since China initiated a ban on recycled plastics – leading to a global shift in how...
Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2019Brightmark Energy, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, announced the closing of a $260 million financing package for the construction of the...
Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2019A new report called “No Time to Waste: Tackling the Plastic Pollution Crisis Before it’s Too Late” and released by Tearfund looks at the...
Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2019Adidas is strengthening its commitment to tackling plastic waste with the reveal of Futurecraft.loop – a 100 percent recyclable performance running shoe. Together with...
Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2019The Plastics-to-Fuel and Petrochemistry Alliance has changed its name to The Chemical Recycling Alliance (TCRA) and added three new members. The expanding membership demonstrates...
Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2019The American Chemistry Council (ACC) applauded the Texas Legislature for passing HB 1953. When signed, Texas will become the sixth state to pass legislation...