The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery published its 2025 processing payments notice and processing fees notice. Both are effective Jan. 1.  The Container Recycling Institute recommended that CalRecycle set a higher baseline payment and account for minimum wage increases in its proposed handling fee regulations, among other suggestions.  Denver International Airport said its new Zero Waste Valet program...

Last month, readers were drawn to coverage of an emerging x-ray sorting technology supplier, a CRT processor's compliance agreement, a major ITAD firm's analysis of AI opportunities, an interview with the recently appointed RIOS leader, and a data security session at the E-Scrap Conference. The list below shows our top stories published in November in terms of unique page views. 1 | X-ray tech...

Battery recycling technology company Ace Green Recycling plans to become a publicly traded company, through a merger with Athena Technology Acquisition.  Battery recycler Ecobat received the first "Yellow Card" certification for a flame-retardant PP compound to be used in the electrical and automotive industries. Micro Center launched a consumer electronics dropoff program for recycling, and a partnership with nonprofit Compudopt...

The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: Eco Recycling of Vasai, India; EMK Enterprises DBA AmpleTech Refresh of Phoenix, Arizona; First America Metal Corporation DBA First America DBA FAMCe of Fort Worth, Texas; GLC Recycle of Singapore; GLC Recycle of Singapore; goTRG of Milton, Canada; Green Star Services of Pittsburg, California; Lumsden Trading...

A major packaging merger, global plastic treaty negotiations, U.S. election analysis and a court ruling favoring brand owners were among the topics that drew reader interest in November. The list below shows our top stories published in November in terms of unique page views. 1 | Amcor to acquire Berry Global in $8.4bn all-stock deal Switzerland-headquartered packaging giant Amcor will acquire...

Recycling equipment supplier ADG recently completed a move to a larger, more modern facility in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  Istanbul-based construction corporation Doğa opened a PET recycling facility in Kirklareli and recently commissioned two Starlinger PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines.  Battery recycler Ecobat received the first "Yellow Card" certification for a flame-retardant PP compound to be used in the electrical and automotive...

Circular Action Alliance named Rachel Wagoner as California executive director. Wagoner previously was director of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.  The Circular Economy Development Center announced Marianne Mate as the satellite office coordinator for the southwest region of Colorado. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection awarded Recycling and Reuse Business Development grants totaling more than $1.8 million...

Assurant released its Q3 2024 Mobile Trade-in and Upgrade trend report. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the first-ever research and development permit for solar panel recycling to Commercial Solar Panel Recycling.  The Recycled Materials Association is suing the Minnesota Department of Commerce over the state's copper recycling law, which starting in 2025 will require a license for...

The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: DocuVault Colorado of Lakewood, Colorado; Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations TN of Nashville, Tennessee; Eco Recycling of Palghar, India; FHYH Trading of Kowloon, China; First America Metal Corporation DBA First America DBA FAMCe of Fort Worth, Texas; Green Star Services of Pittsburg, California; IT Asset Solution of Plainfield,...

Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre and others launched research to develop 100% recyclable flexible skinpack packaging using RPET.  The Asia Reuse Consortium released a report titled "Unpacking Reuse in Asia," which highlights pioneering efforts across the region and offers scalable solutions to the global plastic waste crisis.  The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery opened a second 15-day written...