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Public in favour of statewide ban on single-use plastic bags Plastic Recycling  |  2025-12-15 02:05:44 He said it could also reduce litter in streets drains and rivers, lower flooding risk and improve cleanliness. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): PERAK’S plan to implement a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags beginning Jan 1, 2026, has garnered positive public …

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Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Saw Slight Jump on the Index- December 11, 2025 Scrap Prices  |  2025-12-12 12:02:17 The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increase as of December 11, 2025. By Anil Mathews Summary Chinese scrap metal prices were mostly flat on December 11, 2025, with selective gains in copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze. Copper saw the …

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Precious Metal Scrap Prices: Weekly Market Report (December 5-11, 2025) Scrap Prices  |  2025-12-12 12:01:50 In the non-hallmarked segment, 14-carat gold scrap prices eased by $0.24 per ounce. By Paul Ploumis Summary North American hallmarked and non-hallmarked gold scrap prices recorded mild declines across most purity grades during the week of December 5–11, 2025. Platinum scrap posted …

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Canadian Groups Launch Initiative to Deepen Insights into Flexible Plastic Plastic Recycling  |  2025-12-11 23:59:46 BiblioFlex will be implemented through two regional hubs located in Quebec and British Columbia and will bring together numerous industry experts from across Canada.  By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT), Éco Entreprises Québec, and Recycle BC recently announced the official launch of BiblioFlex, …

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DS Smith’s New Fibre-Based Packaging Drives Plastic Reduction Paper Recycling  |  2025-12-11 11:13:41 Each punnet is paired with a recyclable flexible film to enhance shelf appeal. By Paul Ploumis Summary Plastic Replacement: DS Smith partnered with Serele SuperR to replace ten million plastic tomato packages with 100% recyclable, FSC-certified corrugated cardboard punnets. Innovative Design: The new fibre-based …

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NAPCOR: North American PET Collection Remains Above Global Benchmark Plastic Recycling  |  2025-12-11 04:14:17 Despite unstable market conditions, NAPCOR reports that North America’s PET recycling ecosystem remains structurally sound. By Paul Ploumis Summary Strong Collection Rates: U.S. PET bottle recycling hit 30.2%, while North America maintained 39.2%, exceeding global benchmarks for effective recycling. Thermoform Recovery Growth: PET …

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Mendoza Opens Door to Copper Mining Boom with Approval of Cobre Mendocino Project Mining News  |  2025-12-11 04:07:31 Argentina, despite significant copper resources, has not produced the metal since the Alumbrera mine closed in 2018. By Paul Ploumis Summary Historic Approval: Mendoza province authorized its first major mining project in over 20 years, allowing PSJ Cobre Mendocino …

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Chinese Scrap Metal Index Reflects Varied Price Movements- December 10, 2025 Scrap Prices  |  2025-12-11 03:50:26 310 SS prices witnessed a steep decline of CNY 150 per MT. By Anil Mathews Summary Copper and Brass/Bronze Rise: Copper scrap prices surged across all major grades, with #1 Bare Bright and Wire up CNY 800/MT. Brass and bronze scrap …

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Lundin Gold Unveils 2026 Outlook with Higher Throughput and Record Exploration Plans Mining News  |  2025-12-10 03:55:26 The company plans to process 5,500 tonnes of ore per day in 2026, supporting an expected gold output of 475,000 to 525,000 ounces. By Paul Ploumis Summary Production & Operations: Lundin Gold plans to process 5,500 tonnes per day at …

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Houston-Based IT Asset Disposal Firm Earns Prestigious ISO 27001 Certification E-waste Recycling  |  2025-12-10 03:52:21 The achievement adds to CompuCycle’s already extensive compliance portfolio, which includes R2v3, e-Stewards, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. By Paul Ploumis Summary ISO 27001 Achievement: CompuCycle, a Houston-based ITAD and electronics recycling company, has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification, a global …

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