Washington State Senate passes Styrofoam ban
The bill would reduce pollution by prohibiting the sale and distribution of most expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) products.Continue Reading→
Steel glut concerns emanate from China
Blast furnaces keep producing steel while manufacturers struggle to restart amidst virus-related lockdowns.Continue Reading→
February ferrous scrap prices slide
RMDAS pricing shows shredded scrap, HMS and prompt grades drop $16 to $25 per ton on average across the US.Continue Reading→
NextGen Cup Challenge launches reusable cup pilots
Muuse and CupClub will test their reusable cup models in San Francisco and Palo Alto, California.Continue Reading→
Closed Loop Partners Releases 2019 Impact Report
The report highlights Closed Loop Partners’ efforts and investments that further its mission to build a circular economy.Continue Reading→
Ball Corp. bullish on aluminum packaging
Global firm sees opportunities in shift away from single-use plastic.Continue Reading→
SWANA: Truck driver shortage at ‘highest level’
New report highlights potential for women to play ‘important role’ in solid waste collection services, reviews several recruitment programs.Continue Reading→
Charlottesville, Virginia, partners with GBB on recycling study
City awards $103K contract with goal to increase services, improve efficiency of waste and recycling program.Continue Reading→
Coronavirus concerns affect shipping sector
A shortfall of some 300,000 to 350,000 TEUs per week in the market could result, according to a shipping industry analyst.Continue Reading→
AAPA responds to Trump’s proposed 2021 budget cuts
Association says it will work with Congress to meet or exceed the fiscal 2020 appropriation levels for fiscal 2021 funding of port-related federal programs.Continue Reading→
