BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Global shredder count crosses 1,200
Operators of the world’s growing fleet of auto shredding plants are focusing on fire safety and metals recovery.
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Recycled plastic pavers, drainage pipe used in access road restoration at historic site
The completion of the project comes during the St. Louis-based Greenwood Cemetery's 150th anniversary.
BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Handling increasing e-scrap volumes
Speakers discussed the transition to electric vehicles and the regulations around transporting electronic scrap.
DA drops case against Radius Recycling
The case stemmed from a two-day scrap metal fire Aug. 9-10, 2023, at the company’s West Oakland, California, metal-shedding facility.
AF&PA, Fibre Box Association update voluntary standard for recycling cardboard
The update identifies coatings and treatments that can be repulped and recycled and is aligned with current mill technology.
RLG partners to launch EPR training resource
EPR Academy is designed to help companies comply with packaging laws across multiple states.
AE Global, rePurpose Global launch plastic negative and plastic neutral packaging certification badges
The firms say the new packaging badges identify brands taking action for a more sustainable supply chain.
BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Europe’s stainless steel industry struggles
Stainless steel production has changed considerably in recent years, creating significant challenges, particularly for many producers and suppliers in Europe.
APR adds Europe-based PCR auditor
Association of Plastic Recyclers adds Kiwa Netherlands as an approved postconsumer resin certification program auditor.
Samta breaks ground on nonferrous ingot plant in Morocco
India-based mining and metals company invests in recycled-content copper and aluminum production facility in Morocco.
GM to invest in Buffalo area engine plant
The automaker has announced an $888 million investment project at the metals-intensive truck and sport utility vehicle engine plant in Tonawanda, New York.
