PPRC 2024: Addressing the packaging recovery problem
Panelists at this year’s Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference discussed challenges in residential packaging recovery and methods for improvement.
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Indorama Ventures debuts PET bottles made with bio-paraxylene
The company has collaborated with Eneos, Mitsubishi, Iwatani and Neste to produce the bottles for Suntory.
Novelis’ adjusted EBITDA decrease year over year despite increase in shipments
The company’s adjusted EBITDA was $462 million in the second quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, 5 percent lower than a year ago.
DS Smith chooses vendor for mill in Italy
The DS Smith recycled-content board mill in Lucca, Italy, will be supplied with new process motor drives by ABB.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition links up with ReMA for webinar
The two associations will examine ReMA’s paper and board packaging recyclability assessment tool during a Nov. 19 webinar.
Gerdau adds to US scrap assets
Electric arc furnace steelmaker reportedly acquires Dale’s Recycling, an auto shredding plant operator in Tennessee.
BIR Autumn 2024: Stainless scrap competes in crowded arena
While stainless steel scrap has its place in the metallics picture, it continues to face competition from ore-based nickel pig iron.
Sonoco highlights ‘continued strong productivity’ in Q3 earnings
The company’s net sales and adjusted operating profit are down slightly year over year, while adjusted EBITDA is essentially flat.
Amwaste acquires Waste Away Environmental
Milledgeville, Georgia-based company provides residential, commercial and industrial waste collection services.
Indiana awards $2M to expand the state’s recycling economy
Frankfort Plastics and Smith Creek are among the six grant recipients.
Bayer launches PET blister packaging for Aleve brand
Bayer says the new packaging, first launched in the Netherlands, reduces the product’s carbon footprint and eliminates the use of PVC.
