Safety

Graphic Packaging report highlights progress toward sustainability commitments
The company released its 2024 impact report last week and outlined actions it is taking as part of its multiyear Better, Every Day initiative.
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The building blocks of safety
RIOS Executive Director Shannon Fertitta shares the benefits of continuous recycling safety training and creating a system that prioritizes employee well-being.
USW voted in at JSW mill in Ohio
The United Steelworkers union says workers at the JSW Steel mill in Mingo Junction, Ohio, have voted to join the labor union.
Equipment Report
Recent news from suppliers to the recycling industry from our June 2025 issue.
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.
SENNEBOGEN 340G telehandler improves the view in Macon County, NC
An elevated cab is one of several features improving operational efficiency at the Macon County Solid Waste Management agency in North Carolina.
A Whale to watch
With its unique process and commitment to safety, battery recycler Blue Whale Materials is expanding its U.S. footprint and soon will open its first commercial-scale facility.
Best practices in shredding
Panelists at ReMA 2025 discussed scrap processing facility guidelines highlighting the importance of safety and efficiency in shredding operations.
BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Global shredder count crosses 1,200
Operators of the world’s growing fleet of auto shredding plants are focusing on fire safety and metals recovery.
WasteExpo 2025: The opportunities and challenges of integrating AI in the waste industry
Representatives from waste and recycling companies shared their perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence.
Combilift offers new material handler models
The Irish firm’s Load Xtender reaches farther onto trailers, while its new 8-ton electric sideloader offers a battery-powered option.