Texas Legislature passes bill to advance chemical recycling
Supporters say HB 1953 would increase recycling and reuse of traditionally nonrecyclable, single-use plastics.Continue Reading→
Statewide polystyrene ban passes in Maine
The post Statewide polystyrene ban passes in Maine appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Maine lawmakers approved the first statewide prohibition on polystyrene foodservice packaging last week. The plastics industry quickly criticized the move. Single-use polystyrene foodservice packaging, including take-out containers and service ware, will be banned across Maine beginning in
How recycling robots have spread across North America
The post How recycling robots have spread across North America appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Over just a few years, robotic sorting has gone from a gee-whiz laboratory curiosity to a key technology in a number of different types of facilities. After compiling data from major robot providers, Resource Recycling
Aluminum Association releases industry roadmap
The Aluminum Agenda lays out policy priorities for long-term industry growth.Continue Reading→
Production of recycling-friendly paper liner scales up
The post Production of recycling-friendly paper liner scales up appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Two fiber packaging companies are ramping up production of a recycling-friendly coating for use on foodservice packaging. Commonly used coatings today can inhibit greater container recovery. Cascades Inc. and Sonoco Products Company, through their joint venture
WasteExpo 2019: Chief financial officers share their insights
Waste and recycling industry CFOs share their perspectives on the industry.Continue Reading→
Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years
Research from the University of Plymouth that examined plastic-based products in UK environments found they remained usable long after expected.Continue Reading→
Colleges engage in RecycleMania’s ‘War on Plastic Pollution’
U.S. campuses recycle, compost 69.5 million pounds of waste, reduce 300 million single-use plastic bottles in 2019 national competition.Continue Reading→
What recycling end market development looks like in 2019
What was once a public sector-driven effort has more private interest. Now, industry professionals say, there are more players on the field and they’re better at working together.Continue Reading→
WasteExpo 2019: Exploring the connection between mixed paper and OCC
Bill Moore of Moore & Associates explores the relationship between pricing for mixed paper and OCC.Continue Reading→