Legislation & Regulations

US Senate backs reduced cuts to EPA

A bill passed by a 26-2 committee vote would ratchet down the Trump administration’s proposed 55 percent Environmental Protection Agency budget cuts to about 5 percent.

Hydro widens profits in Q2

The CEO of the global aluminum producer credits the firm’s “long-term resilience” in the face of global market uncertainty.

SDI’s earnings rise quarter on quarter

The recycled-content metals producer netted more than $300 million in this year’s second quarter and says its new aluminum plant is poised to produce.

Cleveland-Cliffs reports $470M Q2 loss

The steelmaking and iron mining firm also lost $483 million in this year’s first quarter and cites a steel slab pricing contract as part of the problem.

Mount Vernon, Ohio, City Council tightens waste hauling regulations

Key changes to the current code include stricter reporting requirements and the need for separate recycling permits.

Retail associations sign MOU to form producer responsibility organization for textiles in California

The associations have begun the process of forming a PRO to meet the requirements under California’s S.B. 707.

Plastics recyclers report difficult conditions

Traders reporting on behalf of the Bureau of International Recycling say low-cost virgin plastics continue to gain market share at the expense of recycled plastics.

Tomra: Tariffs causing equipment market uncertainty

The maker of recycling and sorting equipment says tariff uncertainty is postponing the equipment purchasing decisions of some customers.

Recycling industry stakeholders testify at Congressional hearing

Representatives for organizations such as America’s Plastic Makers and the Flexible Packaging Association urged federal support for recycling infrastructure, manufacturing and more.

Trade issues have nonferrous scrap heading into US

United States tariffs on inbound aluminum and high COMEX copper prices have caused overseas sellers of nonferrous scrap to seek U.S. buyers.

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.