International Paper announces facility closures

The company will permanently shutter four sites by the end of April, including a containerboard mill and a recycling facility.

SPR, SEIA launch residential solar drop-off program

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, will serve as the pilot for a potential national program.

Swedish researchers say plastic recycling delivers benefits

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute says mechanical recycling of plastic offers climate benefits.

Mueller enjoys rise in sales and income

Metals producer credits acquisitions for a 15 percent boost in net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with the previous year.

ERI providing alkaline battery recycling services in Indiana

The company says its Plainfield, Indiana, facility is able to process every type of alkaline battery.

MacroCycle closes $6.5M financing round

The company is developing “upcycled” PET and polyester resins and plans to use the funding to grow its operations and scale its pilot plant facilities.

Unifi to close Madison, North Carolina, manufacturing facility

Production activities at the facility will be consolidated to other Unifi properties in North and Central America.

Aqua Metals expands its LIB recycling vision

The company says it has found an “accelerated pathway” to increase revenue and margin at its planned commercial-scale AquaRefining facility.

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Equipment Report

Recent news from suppliers to the recycling industry from our February 2025 issue

Ensuring MRFs age gracefully

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