ISRI says its rebrand to ReMA reflects the recycling industry’s modern values

The Recycled Materials Association has revamped its name to highlight the industry’s innovations and sustainability collaborations. President Robin Wiener discusses what’s next for the association.

By Megan Quinn • May 1, 2024

Republic announces progress on polymer centers, growth from M&A in Q1

The company reported another quarter of revenue growth, thanks in part to rising commodity prices and recycling investments yielding results.

By Jacob Wallace • May 1, 2024

ISWA says waste should become a ‘transformation industry’ as UN projects rising global tonnage

A recent UN report projects global waste volumes could reach 3.8 billion metric tons by 2050, at significant cost. Carlos Silva Filho, president of ISWA and a contributor to the report, shares his thoughts on a new vision for the sector.

By Cole Rosengren • April 30, 2024

Q1 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors, Enviri and Stericycle.

By Waste Dive Staff • Updated May 6, 2024

Casella highlights pricing growth, infrastructure project progress in Q1

The Northeastern company detailed plans for fleet optimization, M&A positioning and major mid-2024 facility projects related to rail and RNG improvements.

By Megan Quinn • April 26, 2024

WM credits cost savings, strong EBITDA margins for positive Q1

CEO Jim Fish said the company “outperformed our own high expectations” for Q1 through cost savings in labor and operations. Expiring RNG tax credits and anticipated MRF upgrade costs are expected to become headwinds.

By Megan Quinn • April 25, 2024

Chemical recycling updates from Brightmark, Encina and ExxonMobil

Brightmark recently announced plans for a Georgia project with capacity to process 400,000 tons of plastic per year. Meanwhile, Encina is scrapping plans for a facility in Pennsylvania.

By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2024

Colorado legislature greenlights ‘medium’ scenario for EPR implementation

A revised needs assessment showed that the producer-funded program cost come 2035 could range between $190 million and $310 million. An estimate shows the recycling rate could reach 58% by that year.

By Maria Rachal • April 24, 2024

Former Eureka Recycling leader joins TRP as chief policy officer

Kate Davenport will advocate for extended producer responsibility and other policies related to recycling access and viability in her new role.

By Jacob Wallace • April 22, 2024

REMADE conference explores the future of the circular economy

The conference aimed to translate scientific research into tangible circular economy solutions for the researchers, government officials and private companies in attendance.

By Megan Quinn • April 17, 2024

Stericycle executive talks sustainability, long-term efficiency plans

Cory White, Stericycle’s chief commercial officer, says data insights and customer demand are driving the company’s long-term sustainability strategy, including through fleet optimization, recycling and other efficiencies.

By Megan Quinn • April 16, 2024

5 packaging innovation trends to watch in 2024: SPC

AI, digital labeling and “paperization” top the movements highlighted in the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s inaugural Packaging Innovation Trends Report.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 10, 2024

Education, transparency key to improving New York City’s recycling system, experts say

Recycling capture rates declined from 2017 to 2023 in New York City. Critics say DSNY is losing its focus on waste reduction and should redouble its efforts to get recycling and organics collection right.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated April 11, 2024

LRS hires more C-suite execs as company refocuses under new leadership

LRS also underwent a recent round of layoffs, citing "ongoing integration efforts." The changes come after the Macquarie-backed company completed restructuring plans following a period of rapid growth through acquisitions.

By Megan Quinn • April 4, 2024

GFL acquires sizable Florida C&D company Angelo’s Recycled Materials

The family-run operation includes a C&D landfill and multiple locations. GFL Environmental CEO Patrick Dovigi previously said the deal would constitute about half of the company’s spending on M&A for the year.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated April 4, 2024

Circular Action Alliance is lone PRO to submit program plan for Oregon EPR

The brands-led group, which is already active in Colorado, California and Maryland, is eyeing end-of-year approval for its plan, as 2025 recycling changes loom.

By Maria Rachal • April 3, 2024

Domestic PCR-virgin resin battle faces global headwinds but finds local remedies

PCR markets are still facing competition with virgin resin and oversupply headwinds, but future recycled content policy impacts and changes to contracts could help, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference.

By Megan Quinn • April 3, 2024

DOE awards $62M in grants for consumer battery collection and recycling

AMP, the New York Department of Sanitation, ERI, Call2Recycle and researchers from numerous state labs are among the recipients of the grants, meant to increase domestic collection and recycling of consumer batteries.

By Megan Quinn • April 2, 2024

Legislation, film plastics and data collection take center stage at Plastics Recycling Conference

Attendees brainstormed ways to remedy the supply and demand mismatch for recycled plastic, grow film and chemical recycling opportunities and take advantage of plastic waste’s attention-grabbing moment in policy.

By Megan Quinn • April 1, 2024

Chemical recycling plants are on the rise. What does it mean for MRF operators?

Chemical recyclers see MRFs and specialty collection partnerships as important feedstock sources to fulfill production promises, but experts say it’s too early to determine how they could influence recycled plastic markets.

By Megan Quinn , Shaun Lucas • April 1, 2024

Massachusetts recyclers look to take their programs to the next level

MassRecycle is looking beyond its decades-old name, “expanding our scope to match the multitude of possibilities available in sustainable materials management,” the nonprofit’s president said at an event this month.

By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2024

PCR procurement platform Circular eyes expansion with $10.5M in funding

Circular plans to expand internationally, add employees and introduce materials besides plastics to the platform.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2024

UBQ Materials eyes Northeast for its first waste-to-thermoplastic US facility

The Israel-based startup, which makes thermoplastics from mixed waste, is looking to bring its first facility to North America. This follows the recent launch of a facility in the Netherlands and a $70 million funding round.

By Cole Rosengren • March 26, 2024

Mayor Adams says Otto’s NYC Bins set to roll out in November

The Adams administration has proposed a rule requiring certain building owners to acquire the “official NYC Bin” by Nov. 12. Otto is expected to provide rolling bins for roughly 765,000 residential buildings across the city.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 9, 2024

New book tackles waste crisis at the personal and policy levels

Author Edward Humes’ new book, “Total Garbage,” aims to serve as a how-to guide for reducing waste in everyday life while advocating for changes in U.S. waste policy through EPR and other means.

By Megan Quinn • March 25, 2024