2026 Plastics Recycling Conference: Challenges, solutions for reclaimers
Reclaimers of a variety of resins talked about broader market struggles and considered ways to grow domestic demand for PCR.
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Smurfit Westrock expands in Latin America
The company has acquired Ecuador-based corrugated packaging company Cartomanabi, marking its first acquisition in that country.
PSRA study claims ‘robust’ North American PS recycling infrastructure
Conducted in partnership with Resource Recycling Systems, the study identifies 126 companies and 169 facilities processing recovered PS in the U.S. and Canada.
Official NYC Bin availability expands ahead of deadline
Residential buildings have until June 2026 to purchase and use the city’s official bin.
Reconomy acquires German-based GfAW
GfAW provides disposal and recycling routes for construction and demolition companies across Germany, Italy and France.
Updated: Landbell USA to serve as PRO under California’s textile EPR law
The National Stewardship Action Council has voiced its support for Landbell USA's selection.
PureCycle loses $182M in 2025
The polypropylene plastic recycling firm booked $8.3 million in revenue last year but says its cost of operations exceeded $100 million.
Aluminium Dunkerque to be acquired by Bahrain-based firm
The aluminum production plant in France currently is owned by an American investment fund and before that was in the GFG Alliance portfolio.
Acerinox ends 2025 with a loss
The stainless steel producer’s $54 million fourth quarter 2025 loss caused it to finish the year in the red.
Novelis' Greensboro, Georgia, plant site of fire
The plant has closed as the affected areas are cleaned.
Electra approves cobalt refinery construction schedule, budget
Commissioning is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of this year, with mechanical completion expected in the second quarter of 2027.
