Volvo e-wheel loader on the job for Suez

An electric-powered wheel loader supplied by SMT GB has been deployed at the Bodmin, England, recycling facility operated by Suez.

Georgia-Pacific boosts paper cup recycling capabilities

The company’s Savannah River mill in Rincon, Georgia, now accepts polycoated paper cups in its mixed paper feedstock for recycling.

Marin Sanitary Service upgrades for higher production and continued reliability.

Making the case for polycoated paper recovery

At the annual CRA conference, representatives from the paper recycling value chain discussed the benefits of prioritizing alternative fiber sources to meet market needs.

Packaging firms continue price hikes

Since the end of 2024, packaging companies have cited market conditions and shifting consumer trends away from goods to services as reasons to raise prices.

Newsworthy

Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our April 2025 issue.

Adaptable design

Murphy Road Recycling has expanded its MRF’s capabilities by adding Greyparrot Analyzers and more optical sorters.

ND Paper to restart paper machine at Biron mill in Wisconsin

The company’s PM 25, which produces recycled containerboard and kraft paper, will start up after being idled for nearly a year.

Athens Services to open Irwindale, California, MRF

The 70-ton-per-hour facility, due to open in May, will process a variety of material streams.

Ensuring MRFs age gracefully

A sound maintenance plan and strategic equipment upgrades can keep older MRFs running efficiently while mitigating downtime.

Agility needed in export markets

In a Paper Industry Update Fireside Chat in January, participants noted how fast the market can change and highlighted several issues impacting the recovered paper export market in 2025 and beyond.