Mixed Paper

Ensuring MRFs age gracefully

A sound maintenance plan and strategic equipment upgrades can keep older MRFs running efficiently while mitigating downtime.

Agility needed in export markets

In a Paper Industry Update Fireside Chat in January, participants noted how fast the market can change and highlighted several issues impacting the recovered paper export market in 2025 and beyond.

Recovered paper exporters stress need for agility, adaptability

In a Paper Industry Update Fireside Chat, participants highlighted several issues impacting the recovered paper export market in 2025 and beyond.

Mixed paper, OCC end year on downward trend

Mixed paper, OCC prices end year on downward trend

OCC prices have decreased for six months straight, while mixed paper pricing has fallen for the last three months.

The right place at the right time

Paper and packaging industry veteran Ron Sasine discusses his career path and how he and his brother are applying decades of experience to their planned recycled containerboard mill project.

Shifting the focus

As the U.S. emerges from a cardboard box recession, recyclers are investing in sorting optimization and determining how mixed paper factors into the equation.

Addressing the packaging recovery problem

Panelists at this year’s Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference discuss challenges in residential packaging recovery and methods for improvement.

PPRC 2024: Addressing the packaging recovery problem

Panelists at this year’s Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference discussed challenges in residential packaging recovery and methods for improvement.

BIR Autumn 2024: 5 years, unplanned

Trade barriers, global conflicts and unanticipated lifestyle trends have combined to drastically change how recovered paper flows globally.