Machinex develops Montreal-Est MRF in collaboration with Éco Entreprises Québec

Machinex says the MRF meets the requirements of Quebec’s EPR framework.

S&P Aluminum Symposium: Embracing green aluminum

Panelists discuss the role of recycled content in the overall sustainability of the North American aluminum industry.

Commentary: Battery fires threaten waste management workforce and clean energy transition

While lithium-ion batteries play an important role in our lives, they also pose serious fire risks to waste and resource management facilities.

Letter to the editor: Paper industry should support EPR legislation

Pete Grogan, former paper industry executive and past president of the National Recycling Coalition, says EPR legislation can help boost paper recovery.

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HDR to develop materials management plan for Michigan county

St. Clair County’s plan will integrate sustainable waste solutions, address current solid waste management concerns and meet Michigan’s new statewide regulatory waste management requirements, HDR says.

Bruin Waste to build new MRF in Grand Junction, Colorado

The city approved plans to construct a 58,450-square-foot facility, which will feature artificial intelligence and other sophisticated machinery.

Circular Action Alliance adds to founding members

Conagra Brands and Georgia-Pacific have joined the producer responsibility organization's board.

A new paper recycling reality

As the AF&PA updates its recycling rate methodology, paper recycling is being viewed in a different light amid previous questions of inflated figures and the true circularity of recovered fiber.

Ikea store operator announces $1B recycling investment target

Ingka Group, which operates Ikea retail outlets, plans to invest about $1 billion in recycling infrastructure globally through its investment arm.

Call2Recycle Canada, Ontario county achieve battery recycling milestone

The County of Simcoe collected more than 50,000 kilograms of used batteries during a November collection week, one of Call2Recycle’s most successful curbside events.

Product Spotlight

New and updated products for the recycling industry from our January 2025 issue.