2026 Circular Steel Summit: The supplier relationship
Representing steel mills and foundries, panelists at the annual event detailed what they need from suppliers and how they evaluate scrap.
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EPR implementation working group adopts nationwide focus
The National Stewardship Action Council and Stewardship Action Foundation scale their S.B. 54 Working Group model nationally while also releasing a circular economy policy guide.
Mardi Gras sustainability initiative collects 14K pounds of recyclables
The recycled material collected includes more than 70,000 aluminum cans, 30,000 plastic bottles, 6,500 glass bottles and 16,000 throws.
Reju selects site for French textile recycling facility
The Lacq plant will employ Reju’s proprietary depolymerization technology to recycle postconsumer textiles.
Hydro’s earnings decrease year over year
Company CEO says strong aluminum metal prices helped to drive near-record earnings in the company's primary aluminum business, however.
Republic Services appoints Ian Craig to board of directors
Craig serves as CEO for Coca-Cola FEMSA.
Phoenix Public Works Department proposes solid waste rate increases
Rate increases will be necessary to offset rising operating costs, the department says.
REalloys adds general to executive ranks
The North American company that plans to make magnetic materials based in part on recycling has appointed U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane to its board of directors.
LME takes sustainability premium step
The London Metal Exchange also says its January activity set new records in copper contract and overall average daily volumes.
Smurfit Westrock remains focused on portfolio optimization
The company closed approximately 600,000 tons of high-cost or inefficient capacity in 2025; CEO Tony Smurfit says 2026 has started with a “generally better” operating environment.
Nebraska cities receive $7M in waste, recycling grants
The grants will support waste and litter reduction projects, recycling programs and collection costs across the state.
