Some tariffs suspended, metal duties spur backlash
The U.S. tariff whirlwind continues this month: Many imports from Canada and Mexico, including those of recycled materials, had their...
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Some tariffs suspended, metal duties coming this week
The U.S. tariff whirlwind continues this month: Many imports from Canada and Mexico, including those of recycled materials, had their...
Canada, Mexico tariffs poised to disrupt recycling sector
The Recycled Materials Association warned of potential "severe" disruption to the materials recovery sector after tariffs targeting the U.S.'s largest...
Scrap plastic from Canada, Mexico subject to tariffs
The Recycled Materials Association warned of potential "severe" disruption to the materials recovery sector after tariffs targeting the U.S.'s largest...
ND Paper plans to restart Wisconsin mill
Illinois-headquartered ND Paper plans to restart a recycled paper machine at its Biron mill in central Wisconsin in the second...
Haulers report a strong Q4, overall year
Buoyed by rising commodity prices, the five largest publicly traded recycling companies posted overall revenue increases in 2024. WM, Republic...
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico take hold
A monthlong delay on tariffs targeting U.S. border nations expired this week, meaning imports of nearly all goods, including recycled...
Price spread between color, natural HDPE at record high
The price spread between natural and color HDPE reached a record high in February, as natural bales pricing increased while...
Demand, virgin pricing drive runup in PP bale values
Prices for post-consumer PP bales have been climbing steadily after stagnating around 5-6 cents per pound for the better part...
Metal tariffs bring varied effects for recycling sector
New tariff actions targeting aluminum and steel imports could have near-term benefits for MRF operators if the actions spur additional...
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