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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.
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Clean Earth expands compliance services for clients
The company's services include reporting and compliance support, auditing and compliance assessments and training.
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Tariffs, imports and recycling: How 2025 could unfold for US aluminum
The country has entered another year with diverse challenges and opportunities for the aluminum industry.
EPA plans to revisit numerous environmental, climate regulations
The moves seek to advance the executive orders President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office for his second term.
Farewell to Foam Act reintroduced to Congress
The bill aims to phase out single-use plastic foam products beginning January 2028 while supporting the transition to alternatives.
Sennebogen electric handlers get thumbs up in Ohio
Scrap processing firm Metalico says its electric Sennebogen machines have resulted in reduced maintenance and energy costs.
Senate’s EPW Committee passes brownfields, recycling legislation
The Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 would reauthorize the U.S. EPA's Brownfields Program, and the Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act would improve recycling and composting systems.
Lee Zeldin sworn in as new EPA administrator
Former New York representative was sworn in as the 17th administrator of the agency Jan. 29.
The Recycling Partnership urges Congress to enact tax credit for recycling infrastructure investment
The call follows the EPA’s release of its first Recycling Needs Survey and Assessment.
A new paper recycling reality
As the AF&PA updates its recycling rate methodology, paper recycling is being viewed in a different light amid previous questions of inflated figures and the true circularity of recovered fiber.