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Smoke blankets Montreal as recycling plant fire prompts health warning, investigation Metal Recycling News  |  2026-04-24 00:10:02 Santé Montréal issued a notice on social media warning that the fire was affecting air quality. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Piles of scrap metal and batteries burned in the courtyard of a recycling plant in Montreal’s east end …

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DS Smith and BSH Launch Plastic-Free Packaging for Home Appliances Paper Recycling  |  2026-04-24 00:06:19 Faster assembly times on packaging lines further contribute to cost savings. By Paul Ploumis Summary Plastic-free innovation: EPS inserts replaced with fully recyclable corrugated cardboard packaging. Sustainability impact: Expected to eliminate up to 340,000 EPS units annually, reducing waste and emissions. Operational …

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AF&PA: U.S. Packaging Paper Shipments Rise; Printing Paper Falls in March 2026 Paper Recycling  |  2026-04-23 05:55:55 Shipments declined 7% year-on-year in March, while inventories edged down 1% from February 2026 levels. By Paul Ploumis Summary Packaging segment performance:  Shipments rose 7% YoY in March and 3% in Q1, with unbleached grades hitting a two-year high. Tight …

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Mid America Paper Recycling Celebrates 100 Years of Continuous Operation Paper Recycling  |  2026-04-23 04:41:21 The recognition highlights the company’s enduring role in supporting the paper packaging and recycling industry. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Mid America Paper Recycling (MAPR), a fourth-generation leader in paper and recycling solutions, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary, marking a century of …

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Oak Ridge Researchers Develop New Method for Recycling Plastic Plastic Recycling  |  2026-04-23 04:40:49 This approach specifically targets complex feedstocks like tires (polybutadiene) and consumer electronics (ABS), which are notoriously difficult to recycle. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  According to a report by WBIR, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), led by chemist Jeffrey Foster, are …

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BIR Gothenburg 2026: Paper Division Tackles Trade and Regulatory Challenges Paper Recycling  |  2026-04-22 06:04:42 Industry giant Maersk Line will provide insights into the ongoing Gulf crisis and its impact on global logistics. By Paul Ploumis Summary High-Impact Industry Session: The BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition 2026 will feature a dedicated Paper Division session addressing major …

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Plastic pollution, the problem we cannot ignore this Earth Day Plastic Recycling  |  2026-04-22 00:16:33 This new genome-based platform provides a scalable, stable and sustainable alternative for next-generation biocatalysis in plastic waste remediation.  By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis over the past 70 years, with millions of tons manufactured and …

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Clean Earth e-waste processing site in Texas can now recycle solar panels E-waste Recycling  |  2026-04-22 00:14:20 At full capacity, the Lancaster facility can process approximately 600,000 solar panels per year, equivalent to 20 million pounds of material. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Environmental and waste management company Clean Earth has received state permission to begin solar panel …

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Resolution Copper Completes Land Exchange With USFS Mining News  |  2026-04-21 04:24:49 These activities will take place in parallel with ongoing collaboration with local communities and Native American Tribes as well as state-level permitting. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Resolution Copper have completed a Federal land exchange required to unlock the …

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The rising e-waste crisis in the age of AI and data centres E-waste Recycling  |  2026-04-21 04:24:14 At the same time, technological innovation can be harnessed to address the issue. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often celebrated as a transformative force capable of solving complex global challenges, from climate modelling to healthcare …

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