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A man speaks during a Congressional hearing focused on recycling infrastructure.

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.

ReMA meets with Thai government over container inspections

The Recycled Materials Association says it is advocating for “proper categorization” of U.S. nonferrous recycled metal exports to Thailand.

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.

Amazon continues progress on waste diversion, packaging reduction

The retail and infrastructure giant also is investing in bioplastics developments and recycling to address consumer packaging waste.

International Paper announces more closures, will exit molded fiber business

The moves are part of a series of “strategic changes” to strengthen its North American operations, with 134 U.S. employees to be impacted.

Ferrous market spends June in a steady state

Three benchmark grades of recycled steel have traded in a narrow range since mid-April, based on U.S. mill purchase prices.

US Steel, NSC say merger has been finalized

In a move tied to the transaction, steelmaker ArcelorMittal says it has completed its acquisition of Nippon Steel’s stake in a Calvert, Alabama, mill complex.

Stainless sector keeps up with demand

Global stainless steel melt shop output grew by 7 percent in 2024, with the United States part of the success story.

30 Under 30 awards return, nominations open

Nominations for the second annual "Recycling Today" and ReMA 30 Under 30 awards are due July 21.

ATI starts up titanium sheet production

Metals producer claiming 81 percent recycled content rate is ramping up its Pageland, South Carolina, facility.

Harbor Aluminum says Midwest premium has room to grow

Texas-based consulting firm says price mechanism could rise to 70 cents per pound to cover the cost of 50 percent aluminum tariffs, according to Reuters.