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→
New Republic Services president: ‘Death of landfills has been overexaggerated’
Waste Dive met with Jon Vander Ark to discuss retention strategies, why recycling may grow faster than solid waste, what’s next for landfill operations, and the risks and opportunities of climate change.Continue Reading→
It’s Time to Wake Up to the Threat of Single-use Plastics
In the wake of the U.N. Basel Convention vote, it’s time for the recycling industry to reject the idea of recycling more at all costs and focus on recycling better.Continue Reading→
