Post-consumer fiber and plastic prices remain steady
As we enter 2018, the market for most grades of curbside recyclables remains unchanged, although aluminum prices have seen a...
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MRF plastics pricing is flat but UBC prices rise
The value of recovered packaging is flat to up as the new year begins. Plastic reclaimers have submitted price bids...
Rare earth tech firm eyes partners in e-scrap
A Houston company's rare earth element recovery technologies could mean another future revenue stream for electronics processors. Startup company REEcycle...
Indian researchers study bioleaching techniques
Scientists in India are working to refine the process of using microbes to extract metals from printed circuit boards. The...
Value of recovered packaging flat to down
Data from the sale of recyclable plastic bottles and aluminum cans in early December suggest the value of recovered packaging...
Dearth of cash prompts aluminum firm bankruptcy filing
Real Alloy, which runs 15 sites in the U.S., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to continue operating as...
Technology targets growing segment of the battery stream
Experts predict large-format lithium-ion batteries will show up more regularly in the waste stream in the coming years as their...
Aluminum can recycling falls significantly
The U.S. UBC recycling rate declined to 49.4 percent in 2016, its lowest level in years. The consumer recycling rate...
Technology targets a growing segment of e-scrap stream
Larry Reaugh, American Manganese Experts predict large-format lithium-ion batteries will show up more regularly in the scrap electronics stream in...
Sims reflects on its 2017 performance
Sims Recycling Solutions' consolidation of U.S. e-scrap shredding operations yielded financial benefits and more clearly drew a line between its...
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