You may think auto recycling is just about scrapping end-of-life vehicles, but both state and federal legislation initiatives are shifting the landscape dramatically. States are pushing for stricter ...

Tariff policies are a bit of a moving target these days, clearly driven by political and economic factors. For the metal recycling industry, these tariffs introduce direct financial risks, as well as ...

by MAURA KELLER We’ve known about the need for improved rubber recycling technologies for years, as millions of end-of-life tires are sent to landfills. The accumulation of discarded tires results in ...

Plastic recycling technology has seen a tremendous shift in recent years, moving from mechanical recycling, which typically degrades plastic quality, to more advanced chemical recycling methods.

The rubber recycling and manufacturing marketplace is experiencing significant transformations, driven by both environmental concerns and technological advancements. As John Sheerin, senior director ...

A Franklin County judge has ordered two defunct electronics recycling companies to pay $3 million in civil penalties for abandoning massive quantities of hazardous waste in Columbus, Ohio, Attorney ...

Steel Dynamics, Inc. recently joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership (GPP). Steel Dynamics was recognized by the U.S. EPA appearing Number 21 on their list of ...

The glass recycling market in the U.S. shows a mixed performance compared to global efforts. The national glass recycling rate is about 30 percent (this rate varies significantly across states, with ...

From chemical processing of recycling plastics to eliminating single-use plastics to developing biodegradable polymers, the plastic recycling industry is facing continuous change and innovation. While ...

Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world, but manufacturers make it hard for individuals and businesses to keep their electronics in use longer. Right to Repair means people ...

Plastics by MAURA KELLER Plastic recycling comes with its fair share of challenges. Look around the sorting equipment in any recycling facility and you are bound to see a myriad of plastics types – ...

Republic Services, Inc. plans to construct a state-of-the-art recycling center in Bridgeton, Missouri., to serve Greater St. Louis and the region. Republic Services expects the facility, anticipated ...