Report identifies new demand for mixed recycled PE film
When used in film applications, such as shopping bags, the material proved functional, yet presented aesthetic limitations.Continue Reading→
Israeli business says it wants the material MRFs reject
The post Israeli business says it wants the material MRFs reject appeared first on Resource Recycling News. A nascent company that makes a composite material from the non-recycled waste stream is looking to site a processing plant in the U.S. UBQ Materials, based in Israel, has developed a process to convert
Recycled HDPE prices soar, but PET and metals see declines
The post Recycled HDPE prices soar, but PET and metals see declines appeared first on Resource Recycling News. The price of natural HDPE has skyrocketed over the past month, roughly doubling in some areas to a high of 52 cents per pound. Color HDPE also took a notable jump. The national
Novolex reports growing importance of recycled content in products
An increasing number of retailers request recycled content bags from the packaging company.Continue Reading→
Experts talk recycled paper realities and forecasts
The post Experts talk recycled paper realities and forecasts appeared first on Resource Recycling News. MRF operators, brokers and others recently discussed why fiber is still “the elephant in the room” in municipal recycling conversations. During a recovered fiber session at the 2019 Resource Recycling Conference and Trade Show in New
ISRI: Study Shows Recycling Industry Still a Force in U.S. Economy
The study found that in 2019, 164,154 jobs are being directly supported by the recycling and brokerage operations of the scrap industry in the U.S.Continue Reading→
Subaru of America Doubles Recycling Milestone
Through a partnership with TerraCycle, the automaker has recycled more than 2 million pieces of waste.Continue Reading→
California scrap metal coalition warns proposed actions would imperil recycling
United Metal Recyclers of California says the state’s Department of Toxic Substance Control is overreaching.Continue Reading→
Sorting technology expert
Machinex’s full line of material recovery facilities.Continue Reading→
The value of aluminum recycling
A workshop addresses the benefits and challenges of aluminum recycling.Continue Reading→
