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Missouri city expands recycling capabilities with funding from The Recycling Partnership

The recent investment at the Recycle City MRF in St. Peters, Missouri, delivers upgraded equipment, expands acceptance of polypropylene and supports public education.

MP Materials to collaborate with Apple on rare earth elements recycling

Apple says it will invest $500 million in a magnet plant in Texas and an MP Materials recycling facility in California that will focus on rare earth elements recovery.

ABTC awarded $1M by DOE for Argonne Laboratory partnership

ABTC says the funding will support the commercialization of its technologies used for manufacturing lithium hydroxide.

Ocean Conservancy report claims most states lagging in plastic pollution efforts

The organization’s "United States of Plastics" report uses a five-star scale to rate state-level efforts to combat plastic pollution, with 44 states scoring below three stars.

LRS diverts 330,000 tons of recyclable material in 2024

The Illinois-based company has released its second annual sustainability report.

FlexCAR project takes modular approach to automotive design

Constellium developed the project's modular sill concept using aluminum extrusions made from its HSA6 high-strength aluminum alloys featuring significant recycled content.

Graphic Packaging report highlights progress toward sustainability commitments

The company released its 2024 impact report last week and outlined actions it is taking as part of its multiyear Better, Every Day initiative.

Sonrai Systems prevails in lawsuit

The lawsuit involved contracts tied to tracking technology used by waste and recycling collection trucks.

Beyond the Bag Initiative releases study on single-use bag laws

Study reveals how different strategies influence bag waste reduction and consumer behavior.

IP closure in Kansas prompts recycling program shutdown

The city of Wellington, Kansas, is suspending its recycling program indefinitely as it looks for a new partner to process its recyclables.

Takeuchi adds dealer locations in central US

The compact equipment line now will be offered at eight Central Power Systems dealerships in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.