Chemical recycling plants are on the rise. What does it mean for MRF operators?
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Chemical recyclers see MRFs and specialty collection partnerships as important feedstock sources to fulfill production promises, but experts say it’s too early to determine how they could influence recycled plastic markets ..read more
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DOE awards $62M in grants for consumer battery collection and recycling
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AMP, the New York Department of Sanitation, ERI, Call2Recycle and researchers from numerous state labs are among the recipients of the grants, meant to increase domestic collection and recycling of consumer batteries ..read more
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Legislation, film plastics and data collection take center stage at Plastics Recycling Conference
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Attendees brainstormed ways to remedy the supply and demand mismatch for recycled plastic, grow film and chemical recycling opportunities and take advantage of plastic waste’s attention-grabbing moment in policy ..read more
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Domestic PCR-virgin resin battle faces global headwinds but finds local remedies
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PCR markets are still facing competition with virgin resin and oversupply headwinds, but future recycled content policy impacts and changes to contracts could help, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference ..read more
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Circular Action Alliance is lone PRO to submit program plan for Oregon EPR
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The brands-led group, which is already active in Colorado, California and Maryland, is eyeing end-of-year approval for its plan, as 2025 recycling changes loom ..read more
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GFL acquires sizable Florida C&D company Angelo’s Recycled Materials
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The family-run operation includes a C&D landfill and multiple locations. GFL Environmental CEO Patrick Dovigi previously said the deal would constitute about half of the company’s spending on M&A for the year ..read more
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LRS hires more C-suite execs as company refocuses under new leadership
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LRS also underwent a recent round of layoffs, citing “ongoing integration efforts.” The changes come after the Macquarie-backed company completed restructuring plans following a period of rapid growth through acquisitions ..read more
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Textile recycling company Infinited Fiber closes $43.8M funding round
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3w ago
Funding comes from companies such as Inditex, H&M and Adidas. The news comes after Renewcell, its competitor in the recycled materials space, filed for bankruptcy due to lack of funding ..read more
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CMI calls for bottle bill policies that prioritize EJ, informal recycling communities
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A Can Manufacturers Institute report calls for container deposit systems that are convenient and inclusive for more kinds of users, particularly informal recyclers, unhoused people and immigrants ..read more
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SWANA CEO envisions collaborative environment to build safety, culture
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Amy Lestition Burke, SWANA’s new CEO, says building partnerships can make the industry and the organization stronger and better resourced to take on climate change and an evolving workforce ..read more
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