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The work of many of the organizations being recognized today addressed climate change, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  The EPA is recognizing 33 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners across 16 states and the District of Columbia for achievement in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with …

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ISRI Chief Lobbyist Billy Johnson presented the pivotal role of the industry in a circular economy. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today testified before the United States Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as part of a Committee hearing titled “The Circular Economy as a Concept for Creating a More …

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The papermakers worldwide were faced with several pandemic-related challenges, like all sectors of the economy. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released a statement, which says that the U.S. paper industry and paper recycling continued to remain resilient during the pandemic. The statement released by  Heidi Brock, President and CEO, AF&PA said …

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309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices declined marginally by $0.02 per Lb each. TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The North American copper scrap prices remained flat on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on September 21st, Tuesday. Aluminum and Steel scrap prices saw no change on Index. Brass scrap and Bronze scrap too reported no variation in prices over the previous …

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The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Verso had informed Atlas that its earlier $20.00 per share all-cash offer was insufficient. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Miamisburg, Ohio-based paper mill company Verso Corporation announced that it has entered into a Confidentiality Agreement with Atlas Holdings LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, the two parties have agreed …

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Next to overflowing trash bins and piles of yard waste in Northwest Jacksonville are recycling bins that residents say have yet to be picked up by the city. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Problems with trash pickup are making it harder for thousands of people around Northeast Florida to go green with curbside recycling. The city of Jacksonville …

City Bringing in New Company to Handle Trash, Recycling in Some Parts of Jacksonville, FL Read More »

In the Non-Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices went higher by $0.97 per Oz. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold prices – hallmarked and non- hallmarked edged higher marginally on Tuesday, 21st September, 2021 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. However, the prices of Platinum and Silver scrap fell over the day. In the Hallmarked category, …

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Heal the Bay CEO Shelley Luce said discarded plastic has a direct impact on wildlife and climate change. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Heal the Bay hosted its 32nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day event with 2,735 volunteers cleaning up 35 sites across Southern California.  For the last two decades, Heal the Bay volunteers have removed more than …

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An online dashboard will be available on www.ready.nola.gov to alert residents of progress in the coming days.  SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  The City of New Orleans outlined a near-term plan aimed at solving the solid waste management crisis that is plaguing the neighborhoods. Following an insufficient response to a nationwide emergency procurement for additional solid waste collection, the City is pushing forward with a multi-pronged approach to …

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The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) was selected for a P2 Award for their work on an Iowa Green Brewery Certification Program. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  The Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was recently selected to receive an EPA Region 7 2021 Pollution Prevention Award. The award will …

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