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Study finds recycling symbols not a cure-all
A survey in the United Kingdom found that recycling-related symbols placed on packaging may either not be noticed or misunderstood.
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Steelmakers await impact of tariff policy
America continued to import steel in March while the OECD says China remains a source of global overcapacity concerns.
Radius loses money, says merger on track
Recycling company says scrap flows were tight in the winter of 2024-2025, and its board has approved the firm’s sale to Toyota Tsusho America.
Electrostatic technology vies for role in ASR sorting
Converting plastic-heavy automotive shredder residue (ASR) into marketable materials can be assisted with electrostatic methods, says a European technology provider.
ReMA board to consider changes to residential dual-, single-stream MRF specifications
The ReMA MRF Specifications Committee recommends adding paper cups to inbound single- and dual-stream specifications of acceptable materials.
Trump’s ‘liberation day’ results in retaliatory tariffs
China has announced retaliatory tariffs, while the EU is considering countermeasures if its talks with the administration fail.
Commentary: Waste, CPG industries must lean into data to make sustainable packaging a reality
Real-world truths from recycling data can drive a shared understanding of the current challenges and solutions that will benefit packaging producers.
DPI acquires Concept Plastics Co.
The South Carolina-based rotational molder says this expansion allows it to develop its manufacturing capabilities.
Stadler develops second Republic Services Polymer Center
The plant, in Indianapolis, is designed to process presorted plastics collected by Republic Services, recovering PET and polyolefins.
Japanese scrap can feed its EAF sector, study finds
An analysis by think tank Transition Asia says a lack of recycled steel should not serve as “a barrier to the transition” to adopt electric arc furnace technology in Japan.
IRG cancels plans for Pennsylvania PRF
The $300 million plastics recycling facility, located in Erie, was expected to mechanically process 160,000 tons of PET, HDPE and PP per year.
