Newsletter Headline — January 21, 2020Strategic Materials Names Christopher Dods as Chief Executive OfficerStrategic Materials, Inc., North America’s largest glass recycler and portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., announced Christopher Dods as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President. Denis Suggs, the outgoing CEO, leaves Strategic Materials after providing more than five years of dedicated service to the company. Dods has significant executive leadership experience in […] Newsletter Headline — January 21, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2020Recycling and WTE Incineration Technique to Influence Solid Waste Management Industry OutlookSolid Waste Management Market is expected to surpass USD 340 billion by 2024. Growing adoption of recycling and WTE incineration technique to curb air pollutions along with increasing environmental concern will stimulate the solid waste management industry growth. Rapid municipal solid waste generation owing to growing population and increasing investment towards industrial sector will further propel […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2020Mattress Recycling Council Announces 2020 Board of DirectorsThe Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) announces its 2020 Board of Directors: Doug Guffey (Board Chair), Strategic Accounts Manager, Serta Simmons Bedding LLC Richard Diamonstein, Managing Director, Paramount Sleep Mason Hallet, Vice President of Sales, North America, Tricots-Liesse Knitting Sabrina Hernandez, Specialty Account Representative, William T. Burnett & Co. Mark S. Jones, President and CEO, HSM […] Collection/Transfer — January 21, 2020
Newsletter Headline — January 19, 2020North American Recycled Plastic Processing Capacity Increases – New Report PublishedThe Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) announces the publication of North American Recycled Plastic Processing Capacity Increases, as a companion to its Summary of Announced Increased Capacity to Use Recycled Paper. The document lists increases in North American capacity to process recyclable plastics into products such as plastic lumber, pellets or resins for end-markets. These increases […] Newsletter Headline — January 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 19, 2020Yearlong Program to Spot-Check Recycling Carts in Clark County, WAStarting Monday, Waste Connections of Washington Inc. employees will launch a yearlong program in Clark County to check recycling carts prior to curbside pickup. If plastic grocery bags, plastic food clamshells, frozen food packaging, paper towels, food-soiled cardboard, plastic wrap, block foam, shredded paper and other items are spotted, a reminder “oops” tag will be […] Collection/Transfer — January 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 19, 2020China Publishes New Standards for Copper and Aluminum ScrapChina’s market regulator published new standards for high-grade copper scrap and aluminum scrap metal. Details of the new standards, which take effect on July 1, have been highly anticipated by metals traders eager to know if they will still be able to ship their scrap into China, the world’s biggest metals consumer, as it bolsters […] Collection/Transfer — January 19, 2020
Newsletter Headline — January 19, 2020Henry Ford College Pilots New Paper and Plastic Recycling ProgramA pilot program is being coordinated by Henry Ford College Facilities Services, which is partnering with Sustainable HFC, the HFC Student Environmental Association (SEA), and Green for Life in Royal Oak, as part of the College’s commitment to environmental stewardship. This pilot program will ensure long-term success by working out any operational issues before expanding […] Newsletter Headline — January 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 19, 2020New York Assemblymember Patricia Fahy Bills Focus on Reducing Single-Use Plastics, Improving Carbon EmissionsNew York Assembly member Pat Fahy (D) proposed more than half a dozen bills aimed at cutting down on plastic use and reduce emissions through the use of electric vehicles. Fahy says that if these pass, they reduce the carbon footprint used by plastic and to make transportation more electric-based throughout the state. She’s proposed […] Collection/Transfer — January 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 19, 2020Smart Bins Find Rising Adoption Driven by Innovative Technologies that Improve Costs and EfficiencySmart waste management through the installation of smart waste bins is expected to improve the efficiency of waste collection, transportation, and recycling of waste. As sensor-enabled bins communicate the level of waste in them, they can reduce the number of trips haulers need to make, lowering costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The $278.8 million market […] Collection/Transfer — January 19, 2020
Newsletter Headline — January 19, 2020Nestlé Creates Market for Food-Grade Recycled Plastics, Launches Fund to Boost Packaging InnovationNestlé announces that that it will invest up to 2 billion to lead the shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions. Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestlé will reduce its use of virgin […] Newsletter Headline — January 19, 2020
Newsletter Headline — January 16, 2020Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Hits Major Milestone Thanks to Li-CycleLi-Cycle, a leading North America-based lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, announces the completion of its first shipment of commercially recycled battery material that contained energy metals concentrate. Li-Cycle supports lithium-ion battery recycling by recovering critical battery materials from lithium-ion batteries in a safe and sustainable manner. It is one of only a few companies in […] Newsletter Headline — January 16, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 16, 2020Biggest U.S. Beverage Companies Start Recycling Initiative In North TexasBacked with an investment of more than $3 million from Plano-based Keurig Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo., a recycling initiative is being launched in North Texas, with a goal is to improve the recycling and processing bottles. Recycling facilities will be upgraded with the latest technology including optical sorters and a public service campaign […] Collection/Transfer — January 16, 2020
