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Shift to More Dry Cell Batteries Poses Recycling Challenges

There’s a battery technology shift happening globally:  a move away from wet cells (for example lead acid batteries for vehicles and industrial applications) to dry cells (mainly lithium-ion and alkaline batteries typically used in toys, remote … Read More…

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Building, demolition and recycling industries brace for challenges in 2021

Leaders from AGC, CDRA, ABC and NDA share their thoughts on the year ahead. … Read More…

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Aquafil Acquires Planet Recycling to Enter Carpet Collections

Carpet fiber producer Aquafil has traveled a long and multidirectional journey since its founding in Italy 50 years ago in order to make its own polymer at scale—and to do it sustainably. In building its business model, it’s taken on …

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NERC report highlights domestic recycled paper capacity increases

The latest report includes 28 expansions of which nine have been completed to date in recent years. … Read More…

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Rise in takeout waste presents new opportunity for reusable containers

With office and indoor dining activity greatly diminished during the pandemic, takeout boxes and other containers are increasingly common in the residential stream. California company Dispatch Goods aims to change that. … Read More…

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How COVID-19 is changing packaging

The pandemic-accelerated shift to e-commerce has driven changes in automation, packaging size, consumer perception of packaging and waste, and design for more return-friendly packaging. … Read More…

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The unfulfilled promises of plastic film recycling

The pandemic spurred an uptick in plastic bag use as already limited retail take back options became more scarce. Stakeholders from all sides think it's time for new ideas. … Read More…

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‘Anomaly’ year brings recycled PET market twists

A confluence of RPET market disruptions in 2020 included low prime plastic pricing and supply challenges that led end users to seek feedstock from other sources. Still, experts maintain a surge of RPET demand is fast approaching. Processors in the …

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Innovation, AI and the Tech Driving Changes in Recycling

During a December 10 virtual event, “How AI and Robotics are Transforming Recycling,” industry experts provided insight into how rapidly-evolving technologies are helping companies transform into more sustainable businesses. Speakers included Moniqu … Read More…

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Top 5 Right to Repair Wins of 2020 – iFixit

It was far from the easiest year to get people’s attention. But the movement to let everyone fix the things they own made big gains in 2020. Source: Top 5 Right to Repair Wins of 2020 – iFixit Read More…