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Global Plastic Recycling Market Forecast to Hit $60.2 Billion by 2031 Plastic Recycling  |  2026-01-29 20:34:53 Meanwhile, AI-enabled sorting systems have reduced contamination in recycled materials to just 2%. By Paul Ploumis Summary Market growth: Global plastic recycling is forecast to reach USD 60.2B by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.9%. Key drivers: Rising environmental awareness, …

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Smurfit Westrock Secures Global Recognition in Fortune’s 2026 Most Admired Companies Paper Recycling  |  2026-01-29 10:50:10 The prestigious ranking evaluates companies based on key criteria including investment value, quality of management, product excellence, social responsibility, and ability to attract and retain talent. By Paul Ploumis Summary Fortune recognition: Smurfit Westrock named to the World’s Most Admired Companies …

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Global Plastic Recycling Market to Reach $60.2B by 2031 Plastic Recycling  |  2026-01-29 05:07:50 Meanwhile, AI-enabled sorting systems have reduced contamination in recycled materials to just 2%. By Paul Ploumis Summary Market growth: Global plastic recycling is forecast to reach USD 60.2B by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.9%. Key drivers: Rising environmental awareness, government regulations, …

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Gold Resource Corporation and Goldgroup Mining Announce $372M Merger Mining News  |  2026-01-29 05:06:53 The transaction will be completed through a reverse triangular merger, with GRC becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldgroup. By Paul Ploumis Summary Goldgroup Mining to acquire Gold Resource Corporation (GRC) in an all-share transaction valued at US$372 million. GRC shareholders receive 0.3619 …

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Poland Seeks EU Mediation Over Ukraine Steel Scrap Export Curbs Metal Recycling News  |  2026-01-29 04:02:18 In late December, Kyiv introduced zero export quotas on ferrous scrap, effectively halting shipments from Jan. 1, 2026, in a move aimed at supporting Ukraine’s wartime steel industry. By Paul Ploumis Summary Poland called for urgent EU intervention after Ukraine imposed …

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County expands plastic recycling options Plastic Recycling  |  2026-01-28 04:36:32 Plastic bags should not be placed in curbside recycling carts. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  Mecklenburg County is now accepting plastic bags and wrap-style plastics at the North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center. If a plastic item stretches when pulled, it can likely be recycled. Accepted materials …

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New Initiative tackles electronic waste using new recycling methods around campus E-waste Recycling  |  2026-01-28 04:35:48 The Office of Sustainability got to view the entire recycling process at Tech Recyclers over the summer. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Butler University has expanded its electronic waste and battery recycling program in pursuit of being a Zero Waste Campus by …

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Contamination Economics: Why Scrap Loads Get Downgraded and How Value Is Lost Top Stories  |  2026-01-27 22:05:56 Scrap load downgrades are rarely arbitrary. Contamination, inconsistent preparation, and rising safety risks increasingly determine pricing outcomes—often costing sellers more than they realize. By Carolina Curiel Summary Scrap downgrades are driven by contamination, not buyer discretion Mixed materials, batteries, and …

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Union calls for Thunder Bay, Ont., paper mill to diversify amid newsprint operations shutdown Paper Recycling  |  2026-01-27 03:49:21 U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports are now at 45 per cent. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Union leaders say there are opportunities for Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to pivot to other paper products once it …

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FAST-41 Approval Speeds Up Liberty Gold’s Black Pine Development Mining News  |  2026-01-22 22:36:47 The company expects to enter a structured schedule coordination phase with relevant federal and state agencies within the next 60 days. By Paul Ploumis Summary FAST-41 designation grants Liberty Gold’s Black Pine project access to a coordinated federal permitting process, improving transparency and …

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