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WEBRecycling Today covers the latest news, trends and events in the scrap and recycling industry in North America and globally. Find out about new projects, technologies, markets and challenges in metals, paper, plastics and other recovered materials.
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WEBAug 29, 2024 · The recycling industry is responsible for collecting processing and marketing billions of dollars worth of metals, paper, plastics and other recovered materials. Through Recycling Today and Recycling Today Global Edition , market directories, and industry conferences, GIE serves the scrap and recycling industry in North America and globally.
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Wieland acquires Heyco Metals, National Bronze Manufacturing
WEBJan 4, 2023 · Wieland, a German copper and copper alloy producer, has purchased National Bronze, a maker of bronze bearings and components. The deal expands Wieland's North American supply chain and market presence in mobility and electrification.
Microsoft announces new recycling, sustainability goals
WEBAug 4, 2020 · Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, has announced it plans to achieve zero waste in its direct operations, products and packaging by 2030. To address its waste creation, Microsoft says it plans to reduce nearly as much waste as it generates while reusing, repurposing or recycling its solids, compost, electronics, construction and demolition and hazardous wastes.
EPA announces historic recycling investment
WEBSep 13, 2023 · The EPA has announced more than $105 million in grants for recycling projects under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) funding opportunities. The grants are part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support communities, states and territories to improve recycling infrastructure and services.
Improving HDPE recycling - Recycling Today
WEBOct 27, 2020 · High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is one of the most commonly used and recycled plastics today. However, within the recycled HDPE stream, polypropylene (PP) contamination is a significant problem. The specific challenge that PP presents for HDPE recycling is that globally, the primary method to separate plastics …
Report finds aluminum cans remain most sustainable package
WEBDec 3, 2020 · The 20-year average for the consumer recycling rate is around 50 percent. The aluminum can remains by far the most valuable package in the recycling bin, with a value per ton of $1,210 per ton compared with $237 per ton for plastic and a negative value of $21 per ton for glass, based on a two-year rolling average through February 2019.
How2Recycle upgrades polypropylene to 'widely recyclable'
WEBAug 3, 2022 · How2Recycle, the North American packaging recyclability labeling system, has announced it is upgrading the eligibility of rigid polypropylene (PP) tubs, bottles, jugs and jars from "check locally" to "widely recyclable" in the United States. The group says it was provided data from The Recycling Partnership 's Polypropylene Recycling Coalition ...
EPA releases National Recycling Strategy
WEBNov 15, 2021 · The strategy aims to improve recycling and circular economy in the U.S. by 2030, with a focus on environmental justice and climate change. It includes actions to reduce contamination, enhance markets, improve infrastructure, standardize measurement and develop a new goal to reduce materials impacts.