Recycling has been around in the United States for over 100 years, though prior to the plastic and aluminum revolution of the 1970’s, most recycling …
Why the US paper recovery rate rose last year
The American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) last week released its 2018 U.S. paper recycling report, noting that last year’s recovery rate hit a …
Basel changes may have ‘bigger impact’ than China ban
What the recent Basel shifts mean for recycled plastic exporters is not yet entirely clear, but experts predict a significant amount of disruption.
Amid Recycling Crisis, Chinese Company Reinvigorates US Paper
For western cities like Phoenix, which have been wholly dependent on the U.S.-China relationship to fully process recycled paper, the trade war is not …
Scientists Create A Plastic That Can Be Recycled Indefinitely
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created a next-generation plastic that can be recycled …
Where does our recycling go?
Question: I am a stickler for recycling as much as possible, and I would appreciate knowing where our recyclables go once we drop them off, including …
Deerwood Technologies recycling drive a success
Area residents and businesses recycled more than 2,700 pounds of electronic equipment and 29 TVs Saturday, May 11, during Deerwood …
Recycling prices grow, rules get stricter
After approving the installation of five blue recycle bins in downtown Edgartown at their meeting last week, selectmen heard from Don Hatch, the …
MBA Polymers UK acquires recycler of automotive plastics
PPR Wipag will become MBA’s postindustrial arm, and the company will explore recycling new products. Paul Mayhew, general manager, MBA …
Town of Thatcher suspends recycling
“The town has suspended our recycling program due to the City of Safford suspending theirs. Up to this point, the town has been piggybacking on …