
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.
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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.
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.
Ecobat touts commissioning 3 LIB recycling plants in a year
The company says the recycling facilities are capable of processing 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, with plans to scale capacity to 25,000 tons.
NWRA: NIOSH cuts a step in the wrong direction
National Waste & Recycling Association says safety needs to remain a top priority.
Novelis announces plant closures
The company will close sites in Virginia and West Virginia in consolidation effort.
ABTC reports production increase at LIB recycling facility
The battery recycler says the increase in its production capacity has been supported by implementing 24/7 continuous operations and enhancing manufacturing operations throughout the facility.
ReMA contributes comments in Commerce Department investigation into copper
The association highlights the essential role the red metal plays in supporting the U.S. economy and national security.
WM to debut 4 recycling, RNG projects
The projects are part of WM's plans to invest $3 billion in its sustainability growth strategy through 2026.