Buffalo, N.Y., Begins Talks of Polystyrene Ban
Lawmakers in Buffalo are considering a ban like New York City’s foam food packaging ban.Continue Reading→
Glass Recycling Foundation launches to support glass programs
Organization says its first of its kind to focus on funding for targeted glass recycling initiatives.Continue Reading→
SCS Participates in Phase One of the Circular Plastics Alliance
The European Commission launched the CPA with the goal of ensuring 10 million tons of recycled plastics are used in new products by 2025.Continue Reading→
Processor expands to meet growing recycled film demand – Resource Recycling
Processor expands to meet growing recycled film demand Resource RecyclingA North American post-consumer plastics reclaimer is expanding to process additional curbside-grade film, a move the company attributes to rising demand …Continue Reading→
ISRI2019 touches on municipal recycling trends
The post ISRI2019 touches on municipal recycling trends appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Stakeholders from a variety of recycling industry sectors convened for the annual ISRI2019 convention last week. Here are some takeaways from the residential recycling portion of the event. The Residential Recycling Summit, hosted by the Institute of
Recycling and Waste Solutions Acquires Sustainable Solutions Group
The acquisition presents an opportunity to expand into multi-tenant and facilities management services.Continue Reading→
More than half of Americans are confused about recycling – New York Post
More than half of Americans are confused about recycling New York Post Americans don’t know how to recycle, apparently. A new survey found that a whopping 62 percent worry that a lack of knowledge is causing them to recycle…Continue Reading→
Recycled paper prices fall further – Resource Recycling
Recycled paper prices fall further Resource RecyclingPrices for recovered papers and HDPE have taken a beating over the past month, although aluminum and PET values have been more stable. Sorted residential …Continue Reading→
Shifting markets drive deeper contract negotiations
The post Shifting markets drive deeper contract negotiations appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Contracts between municipalities and MRFs have seen greater focus over the past year, as the recycling world continues to grapple with changing industry economics. At the ISRI2019 convention in Los Angeles last week, experts explored the ins
Cascades launches tissue products made with recycled fiber
With demand for virgin pulp increasing, the company chose to use white recycled fiber and cardboard for the new product.Continue Reading→