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The Covid-19 pandemic has made e-commerce more popular. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): DS Smith plc announced its latest innovation in a fixation packaging, mainly used by e-commerce applications. It replaces usual plastic foil with crepe paper to secure and fix goods. The new plastic-free packaging solution promises increased sustainability. The Covid-19 pandemic has made e-commerce more popular. …

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Bristow noted that Loulo-Gounkoto is one of the world’s greatest gold mining operations. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The ramping up of new underground mine at Gounkoto will extend life at Barrick Gold’s Luolo-Gounkoto gold complex. According to Mark Bristow, President and Chief Executive, Barrick Gold Corporation, Loulo-Gounkoto was well on track to meet its annual production guidance. …

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Both organizations worked to ensure a seamless transition for customers, who can expect to receive service without interruption. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Ohio based, family-owned Rumpke purchased certain waste collection assets from Farmer’s Refuse& Trucking, Inc. in Logan, OH, on Oct. 1. Nearly 2,000 residential customers and 700 commercial customers throughout Athens and Hocking counties will transfer …

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In the Non-Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices went higher by $ 7.65 per Oz. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold prices – hallmarked and non- hallmarked surged higher significantly on Monday, 4th October, 2021 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. The prices of scrap silver and Platinum too climbed higher on Index. In the Hallmarked …

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Each year, CITGO E-Recycle Day alternates between the cities of Lake Charles and Sulphur to give residents in each region a convenient place to recycle their e-waste. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Hundreds of Southwest Louisiana residents recycled their unwanted electronics during the annual CITGO E-Recycle Day at the West-Cal Arena parking lot in Sulphur. The CITGO Lake Charles Refinery organized the event with …

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Grinders were set up at different parks and public locations all around Scott County to process the mass tree debris, and the mulch byproduct was sold or given to landscaping companies in the area. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  When Scott County residents put their yard waste out at the curb, what exactly happens once it’s collected? …

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According to Waste Management about 9,000 tons of goods are processed from the metro every month. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  In Kansas City, KS, Waste Management is making changes to adapt to supply chain issues caused by the pandemic. As part of those changes, the company moved to conduct recycling collection every other week. It’s a change …

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The largest export destination was South Korea, which imported around 2.12 million tons during this period. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The UK scrap trade data indicates that Egypt emerged as the largest destination of bulk ferrous scrap shipments during the month of August this year. Nearly 59% of all bulk shipments from the UK were to Egypt. …

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310 SS Solid scrap prices were flat on October 1st, 2021. BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices remained unchanged on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on October 1st, Friday. Steel, Brass and Bronze scrap prices held steady. Copper and Aluminum scrap prices too remained unchanged over the previous day.  Stainless Steel scrap prices held flat on Index. …

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IP advised shareholders to consult with their tax advisors with regards to the U.S. federal, state and local or foreign tax consequences, if any, of the spin-off. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered International Paper (IP) announced that it has completed the previously announced separation and spinoff of its global printing papers business. It must be noted …

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