In memoriam: Danny Rifkin
Danny Rifkin, the founder of MetalX and a scrap industry veteran, died April 1, surrounded by family.
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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.
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.
Celsa Group welcomes new Spanish investor
Foundation holding company CriteriaCaixa has purchased a 20 percent stake in the recycled-content steel producer.
Ferrous price hikes could be poised to pause
Several factors indicate bids from domestic mills and overseas buyers are unlikely to come in higher in April.
BIR prepares for Spanish exhibition
The global recycling organization has expanded the exhibit space at its May 2025 convention in Valencia, Spain.
