Brian Taylor and Dan Sandoval

European Parliament bans certain single-use plastics

Legislative body cites plastic in oceans in creating new rules; critics worry policy will be unevenly applied in different nations.

Republic Steel to reopen Ohio rolling mill

Facility has been idled for more than two years.

JV targets plastics recycling in Hong Kong

Partnership brings together ALBA Group and Baguio’s waste and recycling division.

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Pratt to use Voith equipment at Ohio mill

Company will install BlueLine stock prep system that enables the use of mixed paper.

TFC Recycling terminates contract with Virginia city

Recycler cites contamination in bins as one reason for halting contract with Norfolk, Virginia.

Flow of scrap to Turkey dries up

Steep tariff on Turkish steel imports into U.S. chills flow of ferrous scrap to Turkey.

Sealed Air acquires AFP

Texas-based AFP makes recycled-content polyethylene foam and molded pulp packaging materials.

Phoenix halts contract with RecycleBank

City says the incentive program has failed to meet expectations.

BlueScope considers expansion of Ohio steel mill

Australian company says it may increase production at North Star Steel operation by up to 900,000 tons per year.

Stanley Black & Decker buys Paladin

Multinational company buys business unit that includes Paladin and Jewell brands.