PCA to acquire Greif’s containerboard business in $1.8B deal
The acquisition includes two containerboard mills with about 800,000 tons of production capacity, sheet feeder and corrugated sites across the U.S.
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Malaysian customs office seizes scrap containers
The action at Port Klang, near Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, reportedly involved electronic scrap and incorrectly documented aluminum scrap.
Tire recycling veteran predicts growth in pyrolysis
Jacob Peled of Pelmar Engineering says advances and lessons learned could help pyrolysis systems capture more than 40 percent of the scrap tire market.
Amcor expanding PCR capabilities in Kentucky
The company’s investment in its Nicholasville facility will enable it to provide customers with precise PCR blending.
CAA submits amended plan in Colorado
The organization says the amended plan incorporates all requests from the Colorado Producer Responsibility for Statewide Recycling Advisory Board and other changes based on feedback from the advisory board and interest holders.
Tetra Pak finances installation of AI-powered optical sorting technology
With Tetra Pak’s investment, Cumbria Waste Management has installed technology to more effectively sort food and beverage cartons.
EuRIC sees no grounds for aluminum export ban
European recycling organization says low aluminum scrap export volumes from the continent show restricting trade “won’t solve the trade and energy concerns” of European aluminum producers.
RecyClass makes industrial resin protocols available
The European organization says it has focused on resins such as ABS and polypropylene used by makers of automotive components and electronics.
Cullet volume, quality mars flat glass recycling: McKinsey
Other than in packaging applications, barriers remain in place to glass recycling, according to the global consulting firm.
Evraz NA to be acquired by equity firm
Connecticut-based Atlas Holdings has announced its intention to acquire recycled-content steel mills and scrapyards operated by Evraz North America.
Arconic pilot to implement DTE’s LP-LIBS technology
The project could help Arconic increase manufacturing efficiency and product quality while optimizing scrap and recycled materials use.
