As habits changed during the pandemic, so did recycling markets. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): With more people working from home and students from Dartmouth sent home during the height of COVID, the Lebanon Regional Solid Waste Facility, which serves approximately 90,000 people in the Upper Valley, saw a decrease of commercial waste and recycling, but an …
E.C Aluminum Wire prices remained unmoved on Index. BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices remained unchanged on ScrapMonster Price Index as on September 20th, Monday. 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. The #1 Copper …
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It demonstrated how children could start making difference to the environment, by contributing to the circular economy. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Leading international packaging company DS Smith announced significant progress in its journey to circular economy by engaging and educating people and communities. As part of DS Smith’s school engagement programme, the company’s Recycling Division in Serbia …
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The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Bioplastics Division announced Eastman as the winner of the 2021 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Bioplastics Division announced Eastman as the winner of the 2021 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The company developed Aventa™ Renew a cellulose-based compostable material, created to help the foodservice …
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It is estimated that even up to 40% of the heavy metals in U.S. landfills come from discarded electronics. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): A recent study shows that a European citizen disposes of up to 1.4kg of old or broken electronics in the mixed waste bins. For a standard household this means nearly 4kg a year. …
Through subsidies, grants and technical assistance, CARE supports increased collection and processing of carpet into products containing recycled carpet material. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): At a time of immense strain on recycling efforts across the country, carpet recycling saw significant progress in 2020 in California, according to the just-released California Carpet Stewardship Program 2020 Annual Report. …
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In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices surged by $4.54 per Oz on Index. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold and platinum prices – hallmarked and non- hallmarked were up on Monday, 20th September, 2021 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. However, the prices of Silver scrap fell marginally over the day. In the Hallmarked …
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The acquisition of Legend Smelting and Recycling is yet another investment by Elemental Holding Group in the US strategic metal recycling segment. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Legend Smelting and Recycling, one of the U.S. market leaders in strategic metal recycling, has joined the Elemental Holding Group. This is yet another acquisition that strengthens the Group’s position …
Councilman James Green told the council he would vote for the resolution but against the amendment requiring a surety bond. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): After numerous postponements, a resolution authorizing Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins to execute a $1.9 million contract for recycling services with C. Edwards Concepts was voted on and approved with an amendment requiring a performance …
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The CFS imports and exports were both up significantly by 46% and 6% respectively. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released Printing-Writing Monthly report for the month of August this year. The total printing-writing paper shipments by the country have surged by 14% during the month, compared to the same month in …
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