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Fulfilling a need
John Layman is the mastermind behind a technology that chemically recycles polypropylene, removing the material’s color and odor.
Franklin Miller honored for 100th anniversary
Equipment manufacturer was recognized in a ceremony July 3 at the company’s Livingston, New Jersey, facility.
Sonoco to increase prices for rigid paper containers
Citing recent tariffs on steel and aluminum, paper company to increase prices by 4 percent in the U.S. and Canada, effective with shipments beginning Aug. 1, 2018.
NRRA awards Universal Recycling Technologies business of the year
URT is a full-service IT asset disposition and e-scrap company and has locations across the country.
Sonoco to increase prices for paperboard tubes and cores
Paper company plans to increase prices by a minimum of 6 percent in the U.S. and Canada, effective with shipments beginning July 16, 2018.
Corrugated packaging, recycling industry groups work to increase residential OCC recovery
CPA and FBA say the corrugated industry is exploring how shifts in consumer purchasing patterns could impact recovery.
Closed Loop Fund invests in PureCycle Technologies
Once operational, PureCycle’s southern Ohio facility is expected to recycle postconsumer and postindustrial scrap.
More bang for your buck
RRT Design & Construction CEO Nat Egosi discusses what MRF operators can expect when it comes to retrofits.
MRAI changes name to Material Recycling Association of India
Association says move better reflects its focus on scrap materials beyond just metals.
Associations release FAQ for recycling paper shipping sacks
Unlined paper shipping sacks that have been used for food ingredients and products can be recycled in the same collection stream as old corrugated containers (OCC).