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The residents are urged to visit the PHLDonateTech page at Done with IT in order to request a free shipping label. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Electronics Reuse & Recycling Alliance (TERRA) Done with IT program has partnered with Digitunity and PHLDonateTech program, aimed at bridging the digital divide in Philadelphia. The partnership will collect, refurbish and …

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Current law limits businesses’ interest expense deductions to 30 percent of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for tax years through 2021. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  NWRA joined other associations in a letter to House and Senate tax-writing committees, calling on the House and Senate to permanently preserve the current limit on business interest deductions set …

NWRA Urges Congressional Leaders to Preserve Pro-Growth Tax Provisions Read More »

In the Non-Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices went higher by $ 4.56 per Oz. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold and platinum prices – hallmarked and non- hallmarked were up on Tuesday, 28th September, 2021 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. However, the prices of Silver scrap fell marginally over the day. In the Hallmarked …

28th September, 2021: Scrap Gold and Platinum Prices Surged, Silver Dropped on Index Read More »

It can go in the trash, but that’s not a good option for the environmentally minded. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Recycling options for many materials are abundant in Lake County, but finding a green solution for one common product has been a challenge. Polystyrene is used to make white foam blocks for packaging to protect appliances, electronics …

Lake Zurich, IL Pilot Polystyrene Recycling Program Gaining Traction Read More »

Gabriel comes to EREF with a background in public policy, international affairs and market research. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) announces the hiring of three new staff. These new staff come at the inception of a new 5-year plan, which focuses on sustainable materials management, furthering Data & Policy research and building/reinforcing relationships …

EREF Invests in New Development, Data & Policy and Sustainable Materials Management Staff Read More »

SWANA supports the inclusion of the RECYCLE Act (S.2941) into the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  SWANA has sent a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee in response to a recent EPW hearing and roundtable on recycling and the circular economy. EPW held a September 22 …

SWANA Submits Letter to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Read More »

Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices too were unchanged on Index. BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese copper scrap prices surged higher on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on September 27th, Monday. Aluminum scrap prices declined on Index. Stainless Steel scrap prices registered increase from the previous day. Meantime, Brass & Bronze, Steel scrap prices held steady. The #1 Copper Bare …

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The campaign was part of its Now and Next sustainability strategy, which commits to create a waste-free world. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): DS Smith plc. international sites extended support to annual World Clean Up Day events organized by Let’s Do It World. Millions of volunteers from as many as 180 countries joined hands in their efforts to …

DS Smith Propels Litter Collection Drive on World Clean Up Day Read More »

The company had initiated binding arbitration in response to government actions against Kumtor Gold Company-its wholly-owned subsidiary. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Centerra Gold Inc. announced that it has filed an application seeking immediate interim measures in its international arbitration against the government of Kyrgyztan and the state-owned gold refiner Kyrgyzaltyn JSC over issued related to operations of …

Centerra Gold Urged Immediate Relief in International Arbitration over Kumtor Gold Mine Read More »