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Silver scrap prices were up by $ 0.15 per Oz. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold prices – hallmarked and non- hallmarked declined marginally Thursday, 23rd September, 2021 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. The prices of scrap Silver and Platinum increased on Index. In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices were down by $ …

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The aluminum trend has also been picked up by Citywire AAA-rated Amber Fairbanks, whose €291.14m Mirova Global Sustainable Equity fund bought shares in Ball Corp in November 2020.  SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Aluminum is still on track to become the primary replacement for single-use plastics, even though recent shortages have pushed up the price of the metal. ‘The …

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The statement alleged that the bill will have negative impacts on products with recycled content. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released a statement urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the Assembly Bill 416- The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act. According to statement issued by Heidi Brock, President and CEO, AF&PA, the …

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304 SS Solid prices too remained flat over the previous day. TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The North American copper and aluminum scrap prices continued to surge higher on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on September 22nd, Wednesday. Brass and Bronze scrap prices too were up on Index. Stainless Steel and Steel scrap prices witnessed no change on Index. The …

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The upcycling initiative has prevented more than 458,000 pounds of electronic waste from ending up in landfills. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Leading headphone manufacturer Skullcandy announced its intention to boost reuse and recycling of electronics. The company aims to eliminate approximately 1 million pounds of electronic waste by 2025. The lifestyle audio brand has been involved in …

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The updated estimates suggest a 73% surge in mineral reserves, compared to December 31, 2019. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Vancouver, Canada-headquartered Equinox Gold Corp. announced positive results of Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) in connection with expansion of its Brazilian Aurizona gold mine. It must be noted that Equinox Gold had achieved commercial production at Aurizona in July 2019. …

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Additionally, without action by Congress, the Highway Trust Fund will begin facing shortfalls as early as November, which will disrupt construction projects. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  NWRA joined other associations on a letter urging Congress to include a five-year reauthorization of transportation programs in the bipartisan infrastructure package recently approved by the Senate. Federal funding for these …

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In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices were up by $ 9.48 per Oz. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold prices – hallmarked and non- hallmarked surged higher significantly on Wednesday, 22nd September, 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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But alongside individual action is what happens at a bigger scale – in neighbourhoods, cities or countries. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  The need for recycling has, by now, been fairly well cemented into the minds of the general public. Citizens all over the world are aware of what can and cannot be given a new lease …

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