The latest pricing for baled paper and plastics
OCC prices have experienced a slight uptick lately, but mixed paper remains at rock-bottom values. Meanwhile, recovered PET and natural...
Plastics
Where are the current paper and plastics export markets?
To keep up with the top export destinations for U.S.-sourced recyclables, Resource Recycling examined the latest shipping data from the...
Recycled paper pulp facing tariff threat
China is proposing tariffs on U.S. pulp made from recycled paper, a material that has received recent attention as a...
Container backlogs cause more import strife in SE Asia
The Malaysian and Vietnamese governments have followed through on plans to clamp down on recycled material shipments. Both countries have...
Phoenix eyes local outlet for mixed plastics
A major southwest city is looking to develop a facility that will process the city’s mixed plastics stream through plastics-to-fuel...
In Our Opinion: Collection is only half the battle
As a nation, we’re doing a pretty good job collecting plastic bags and wraps for recycling. But we need to...
REMADE funds plastics and e-scrap recycling research
Projects advancing plastics and scrap electronics recovery will receive funding through a federal initiative to save energy and support U.S....
New end use for mixed paper and plastics developed
Markets for mixed paper and plastics have been hard hit by China's import restrictions. Now, a Texas company is working...
Processors launch one-stop recycling shop for brands
Canadian companies Emterra Group and Merlin Plastics are deepening their ongoing partnership, with an eye on the evolving world of...
Flexible packaging project names sorting partner
MRFF has found a MRF. The Materials Recovery for the Future (MRFF) project will partner with a Pennsylvania sorting facility...
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