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The political pendulum swings back

The political pendulum swings back This article appeared in the December 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. The clear victory of Republicans across the branches of U.S. government could affect the municipal recycling world in a number of ways. It’s … Continue Reading→ The post The political pendulum swings back […]

Recycling Markets 2024: A Year of Some Big Ups and Downs

When I speak about recycling markets, I always start with a picture of full recycling bins. I ask the audience what’s in the bins. The answer is simple. Raw materials looking for a buyer. Buyers want consistent quality and consistent quantities from their sellers. Both want an acceptable price. Source: Recycling Markets 2024: A Year […]

Producers moving toward EPR readiness

With about six months to go until the first extended producer responsibility program for packaging in the U.S. goes live, producers are still largely unprepared but moving in the right direction, those monitoring the transition said.Continue Reading→ Source: Producers moving toward EPR readiness

CA shares source reduction baseline, list update

The recyclability and compostability of materials covered under California’s extended producer responsibility law for packaging got an update recently, as did the baseline for single-use plastic reduction. Continue Reading→ Source: CA shares source reduction baseline, list update

Panelists: Secondary sorting fulfills vital role

With MRFs becoming ever more sophisticated and AI and robotics providing customizable levels of materials sortation, chemical recycling feedstock provides the most promising end market for secondary sorting, according to panelists at the recent Resource Recycling Conference.Continue Reading→ Source: Panelists: Secondary sorting fulfills vital role