During a recent investor call, Republic Services subtly confirmed it would site its third co-located polymer center and resin processing plant in Pennsylvania, and the hauler soon confirmed the specific location: Allentown.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers and the Recycled Materials Association have updated specifications for post-consumer plastic bales, following a collaborative development process between the two organizations.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers and the Recycled Materials Association have updated specifications for post-consumer plastic bales, following a collaborative development process between the two organizations.

Soft recycled commodity prices cut into quarterly revenues for major waste haulers, and informed lower expectations for full-year average commodity values, amid the counter forces of mostly weak demand and increasing processing capacity.

Two U.S. chemical recyclers have announced delays to major investments in the emerging technology, amid a challenging demand environment and funding concerns.

Soft recycled commodity prices cut into quarterly revenues for major waste haulers, and informed lower expectations for full-year average commodity values, amid the counter forces of mostly weak demand and increasing processing capacity.

Eastman Chemical will delay its second U.S. methanolysis plant for two years, as it appeals the revocation of a key federal grant and explores capacity expansions at its flagship site in Tennessee and other locations, CEO Mark Costa said during an investor call Aug. 1.

Two prospective producer responsibility organizations (PROs) have submitted bids to manage Oregon's revamped E-Cycles program, which will launch Jan. 1, 2026.

Despite being entrenched in what the CEO described as "one of the longest downturns our industry has experienced," chemical and polymer company Dow has started up new virgin PE resin capacity geared toward packaging for food and for health and hygiene, executives said during a quarterly investor call. 

California's recycling and waste management office has updated its report on accurate recycling labels to show an increase in counties served by food and beverage carton recycling and sortation programs, reflecting data provided by the Carton Council of North America.