Recycling
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How to build circularity for PET, polyester textiles: study
The study, commissioned by Eastman and conducted by Systemiq with input from The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners, promotes a range of EPR, reuse, and chemical and mechanical recycling improvements.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil, other chemical recyclers announce latest investments and partnerships
ExxonMobil announced expansion plans and joint ventures in Texas, including with Cyclyx; PureCycle hopes a new sorting facility will address its ongoing financial woes; and Alterra will license its technology.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Shutdown of WM-backed site for roofing boards from recycled materials still murky
Continuus Materials, which received a joint venture investment from WM and Tailwater Capital, was once touted as a promising new end market for cartons.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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EPA calls for developing national EPR framework
The agency released the finalized National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution on Thursday, as the international community seeks to finish negotiating a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution.
By Maria Rachal , Megan Quinn • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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3 takeaways from the US EPA’s latest PFAS progress report
The year’s major regulatory updates and plans for possible future rulemaking are among the highlights of the agency’s annual progress report.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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EMF global commitment signatories make progress on recycled content, lag on plastic reduction
While applauding progress in areas like postconsumer recycled content in packaging, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2024 global commitment progress report notes that reusable packaging “remains niche.”
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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WM, Waste Connections and Rumpke celebrate MRF openings and upgrades
Florida, Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania facilities are among those that showcase advanced equipment meant to collect more material and promote safety.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Trade groups urge US House to pass recycling infrastructure, data bills
A broad coalition of organizations are giving a final push to the bills as one of the lead co-sponsors, Sen. Tom Carper, prepares to retire. Both bills have already passed the Senate.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Waste Connections to build its first MRF in Colorado in partnership with AMP
The automated MRF, designed to respond to the state's changing recycling landscape due to EPR, will include AMP’s AI-powered equipment.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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America Recycles Day 2024: News from Biden, WM and more
President Biden touted national recycling efforts in a proclamation. Plus, WM, The Recycling Partnership, Can Manufacturers Institute, Every Bottle Back, Eco-Cycle, Recycled Materials Association and others shared news.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Waste, packaging leaders react to Trump’s pick of Zeldin to lead EPA
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin previously voted in support of some PFAS regulations but largely voted against other environmental bills. SWANA, NWRA, packaging groups, former EPA staff and others weighed in on the pick.
By Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Deep DiveEPA grant recipients share what it takes to make rural recycling work
The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program has directed millions to rural areas around the country. Professionals from Alaska, Missouri, New Mexico and Virginia share tips for success.
By Leslie Nemo • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Boston requests new waste and recycling ideas ahead of 2027 contract expirations
Collection and disposal, waste prevention and recycling, data and analytics, and policy and behavior change are among the topics for which the city wants input. It reupped many existing contracts to buy more time to craft RFPs.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Textile recycling efforts pick up steam in LA, New York and beyond
WM, Goodwill and researchers in California and New York are working on sortation pilots, partnerships with apparel companies and research projects to gain insight into material flows.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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AMP names former Republic exec as new CEO
Tim Stuart will step into the role as founder Matanya Horowitz transitions to chief technology officer. The AI robotics company has expanded its offerings in recent years to include facility design.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Major waste companies spent $1.45B on Q3 M&A, up from modest Q2
Waste Connections spent the most in Q3 and is on track for an annual company record in 2024, while North American industry peers reported plans to focus on tuck-ins or ease off major spending.
By Megan Quinn , Jacob Wallace • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RUBICONSmartCity, now part of RoutewareWhat waste operators can learn from Austin, Texas
As a bastion of technological innovation, it’s not surprising that the City of Austin, Texas, would have its sights set on a bold, forward-thinking goal: zero waste by 2040.
Nov. 11, 2024 -
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GFL forecasts at least $4.3B from environmental services sale, announces new COO
The company says solid waste volumes are on track to improve through the end of the year. It’s also showing progress on reducing debt and expects to ramp up M&A spending in 2025.
By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Polypropylene coalition reports improved recycling rates and access, but hurdles remain
The coalition’s report says its strategic investments have helped increase PP collection by 64 million pounds a year, but more investments are needed to raise recycling rates and access through 2026.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Casella reports ‘mixed’ quarter with notable revenue but unexpected expenses
The company reported over $400 million in revenue for the quarter, which was a first. But unexpected insurance and landfill closure payments, as well as lower landfill tonnage, caused headwinds.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Rail business drags on Enviri’s Q3, while Clean Earth remains strong
The company’s rail business continued to drag on cash flow, but CEO Nick Grasberger said he expects that segment to turn around by the end of next year.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024
Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella, Clean Harbors and Enviri.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 12, 2024 -
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SWANA details new EPR guidance in technical policy documents
SWANA aims to be a “convener and curator” of EPR stakeholder conversations, especially policies that integrate existing recycling systems and make the industry safer.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Republic Services reports continued pricing growth, advancements on RNG and EV plans
The company reported capital expenditures were on pace for polymer centers, renewable natural gas facilities and electric trucks. Executives also discussed ongoing efforts to push pricing in the environmental solutions segment.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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WM reports strong Q3, says Stericycle synergies estimate was ‘conservative’
WM noted solid collection and disposal activity, higher commodity prices and continued RNG and recycling project completion during Q3. It’s on track to complete its acquisition of Stericycle in Q4.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 29, 2024
