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California isn’t the only state trying to increase transparency around recycling. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  One of the most recognized logos around, the recycling symbol, is in line for a major revamp. California recently became the first state to restrict the use of the widely known “chasing arrows” symbol. State lawmakers passed a bill that criminalizes …

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Silver scrap prices saw marginal up tick of $0.20 per Oz. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold and silver prices – hallmarked and non- hallmarked moved higher from previous day on Thursday, 16th September, 2021 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Meantime, the prices of Platinum scrap declined over the day. In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat …

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At the same time, products like plastics and traditional sources of fuel rely on fossil fuels, which are finite and costly to the environment. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Stephanie Lansing, professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Maryland, is leading two new grants totaling $6 million from the U.S. Department …

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A new proposal heard by the Legislature’s Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy on Monday would increase the deposit on cans and bottles from 5 to 10 cents. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  Several years after failing at the ballot box, a proposal to update the state’s 5-cent “bottle bill” has resurfaced on Beacon Hill, where environmental …

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The prices of Old Cast and UBC saw no change 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 15th, Wednesday. Brass and Bronze scrap prices too were up on Index. Steel and Stainless Steel scrap prices witnessed no change on …

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The prices of Old Cast and UBC saw no change over the previous day. TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The North American scrap metal prices tumbled on ScrapMonster Price Index  as on September 13th, Monday. Brass, Bronze and Copper scrap prices declined on Index. Stainless Steel prices too were down on Index. Aluminum scrap prices mostly remained unchanged over …

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The cumulative gold production during the initial eight-month period of the current year amounted to 94,605 ounces. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Victoria Gold Corp. announced that its flagship Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon Territory has achieved record gold production during the month of August this year. According to company press release, the mine produced a record 20,744 …

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The total transaction cost to the company is estimated at around $370 million. SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): AngloGold Ashanti announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the remaining 80.5% remaining stake in Corvus Gold. It must be noted that the company currently holds a 19.5% indirect interest in Corvus. According to company press release, …

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Cumberland County has offered a recycling program for more than 20 years, diverting more than 3,000 tons a year from landfills. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  The Cumberland County Solid Waste Department has been recognized as the Government Recycler of the Year by the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. The awards program recognizes individuals, organizations, schools and businesses in Tennessee …

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This request follows NWRA’s meeting last week with the CPSC. SEATTLE (Waste Advantage):  NWRA filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) seeking all correspondence between the CPSC and Apple, Samsung, Google, Microsoft, and any other mobile phone manufacturers or operating system providers regarding their products as well as …

NWRA Seeks Correspondence Between CPSC and Big Tech Regarding the Danger of Mobile Phones Read More »