BIR 2019: Deep discounts in place for aluminum scrap
China’s willingness to pump out primary aluminum while banning scrap imports has created low aluminum scrap prices worldwide.Continue Reading→
Taking sides on single- or dual-stream recycling
Increased education likely contributes to reduced contamination when programs transition from single- to dual-stream collection.Continue Reading→
BIR 2019: Recovered fiber keeps flowing
Despite regulations and trade disputes, the world’s paper and board mills continue to source recovered fiber globally.Continue Reading→
OCC and high-grade paper prices decline
The post OCC and high-grade paper prices decline appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Already pummeled fiber prices have continued to fall further, with OCC now trading at around $32 per ton. Sorted residential papers (PS 56) continues to drop, now trading in the $16-per-ton range, compared with $18 per ton
Why the U.S. paper recovery rate rose last year
The post Why the U.S. paper recovery rate rose last year appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Consumption of U.S. recovered fiber versus overall finished paper products sold into the market hit a record high percentage in 2018. An industry group explained the increase, which came amid market challenges. The American
Paper giants talk mixed paper and OCC outlook
The post Paper giants talk mixed paper and OCC outlook appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Recovered fiber end users continue to experience impacts from fluctuating recycling markets, which they discussed in their recent earnings calls. Stakeholders also speculated on the future of fiber exports to Asia. Almost all the major
The Basics of Recycling Scrap Metal for Money
Originally written by Virginia Buechel, of iScrap App. Most of … The post The Basics of Recycling Scrap Metal for Money appeared first on Earth911.com.Continue Reading→
Wayne Gjerde to speak at Regional Market Dvpt Workshop in Alb, NM on June 11th
Wayne Gjerde, the Recycling Market Dvpt Coordinator with the MN Pollution Control Agency, will discuss working with startup and expanding recycling companies and will highlight economic analysis work that links the environment and economy. Click HERE to register today!
A broken link in the circular economy
Scott Sherman, a former official with the EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, outlines why he believes renewed talk about WTE over landfills is ill-advised.Continue Reading→
Update: Kentucky city suspends paper recycling
Lexington Recycle Center temporarily suspends the recycling of paper products.Continue Reading→
