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DS Smith has the most ambitious sustainability strategy in the entire sector, targeting to achieve reduced carbon emissions and net zero waste to landfill by 2050. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): On 29th September, 2021, DS Smith celebrated the completion of one year of the launch of its ‘Now and Next Sustainability Strategy’. The efforts over the past …

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Due to the major problems that dumping and litter can bring, there are measures in place to aid the issues. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  The United States generates more plastic trash than any other nation, according to reports, and even ranks as high as third among coastal nations when it comes to contributing litter to its shorelines. …

Marine Pollution and its Causes- From Dumping to Tourism Read More »

In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices went higher by $3.21 per Oz. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold prices – hallmarked and non- hallmarked edged higher marginally on Monday, 1st October, 2021 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. However, the prices of Platinum and Silver scrap fell over the day. In the Hallmarked category, …

1st October, 2021: Scrap Gold Prices Surged, Platinum and Silver Dipped on Index Read More »

Founded in 1928 in Peoria, Illinois, PDC is a premier, vertically integrated waste management solutions provider operating throughout the Central Illinois and Eastern Missouri regions. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) announces the sale of the Waste Division of Peoria Disposal Company (PDC) to GFL Environmental, Inc. (GFL). BGL’s Environmental & Industrial Services …

BGL Announces the Sale of Peoria Disposal Company to GFL Environmental Read More »

Currently, 159,640 jobs are directly supported by recycling and brokerage operations of the recycling industry in the United States. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Each year the recycling industry in the United States manufactures 130 million metric tons of material into commodities that are used in new products. In recognition of the industry’s contributions to American manufacturing, the …

Natural Manufacturing Day Highlights Recycling’s Sustaining Role Read More »

Rumpke assumed operations on July 16, 2021. and permits were transferred on September 27, a release said. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Rumpke Waste & Recycling, a Cincinnati-based waste removal service, received permits to take over the Athens-Hocking Landfill in Nelsonville, as well as other facilities. Rumpke Waste & Recycling acquired the Nelsonville landfill and the the …

Athens-Hocking Landfill in Nelsonville, OH Transferred to Rumpke Waste & Recycling Read More »

The previous waste contractor, Republic, declined to submit a new bid after their contract ran out in June. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  The City Council passed a new waste service provider contract that will begin Oct. 1, 2021 with Priority Waste that will include waste collection every week for trash, recycling and yard waste. The contract …

Priority Waste Contracted for $19.7 Million Through 2024 for Residential Waste Collection in City of Flint, MI Read More »

Also, it will continue to source recycled paper from the UK. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): UPM announced permanent closure of paper production at its Shotton newsprint mill site. The site, along with all related assets, will now be transferred to Turkish Eren Paper Ltd, a subsidiary of Eren Holding. The mill, producing newsprint paper, has a production …

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310 SS Solid scrap prices were flat on September 30th, 2021. BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese copper scrap prices declined sharply on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on September 30th, Thursday. Stainless Steel, Aluminum prices dropped on Index when compared with the previous day. Meantime, Brass/Bronze scrap and Steel scrap prices held steady on Index. #1 Copper Bare Bright …

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Earlier, the company had announced temporary suspension of operations at its Solomon Hub site in Pilbara region of Western Australia. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Fortescue Metals Group Ltd announced that it has restarted operations at its Pilbara mining site. The one-day halt in operations is unlikely to have material impact on the cost and output forecasts for …

Fostescue Restarted Solomon Hub Site Operations After Worker Death Read More »