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Calling all wire choppers!
In our October 2015 issue, Recycling Today will present a list of wire and cable processing plants in the United States, and we are striving to make the list as complete as possible. If you are affiliated with or know of a plant with automated wire and cable granulating and separation…continue readingBDSV conference set for late November
Germany’s BDSV, the German Steel Recycling Association, reports that its annual conference is set for Nov. 25-26, 2015, at the Maritim Hotel Magdeburg in Germany. The association reports that this year the event has been compressed from three days to two, to provide members the maximum amount of information via…continue readingNorske Skog reports second quarter net loss, announces new business segments
Newsprint and magazine paper producer Norske Skog, based in Norway, has reported a net loss of NOK 571 million ($68.8 million) for the second quarter of 2015. The company also reported a decline in gross operating earnings in the second quarter of 2015 to NOK 138 million, from 192 million…continue readingSWANA, CRRA form zero waste curriculum
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Silver Spring, Maryland, and the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) have announced the approval of a strategic partnership to develop and offer a Zero Waste Principles and Practices course and certification program throughout the United States and Canada. “Many communities are adopting…continue readingAustin, Texas, introduces Recycle on the Go initiative
Austin Resource Recovery of Austin, Texas, has expanded public recycling in the city’s downtown with the addition of blue-domed recycling cans through an initiative called Recycle on the Go. “Austin’s goal is Zero Waste by 2040, and the availability of recycling in public spaces is an important piece of our strategy…continue readingPlastics Recycling Update Magazine: Redemption rate in Oregon down to 68 percent
Redemption rate in Oregon down to 68 percent By Bobby Elliott, Plastics Recycling Update August 5, 2015 Lagging redemption rates in Oregon may spell the introduction of a 10-cent deposit on most beverage containers sold in the Beaver State by 2017. The latest numbers from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission…continue reading Plastics Recycling Update Magazine: Trex talks pellet business, hints at new products in the pipeline
Trex talks pellet business, hints at new products in the pipeline By Editorial Staff, Plastics Recycling Update August 5, 2015 During a conference call with investors, leaders at Trex touched on the company's newly launched pellet business and other offerings outside the recycled decking space. With sales for the second…continue reading Plastics Recycling Update Magazine: The action never stops at Plastics Recycling 2016
The action never stops at Plastics Recycling 2016 August 5, 2015 If you've ever been to the Plastics Recycling Conference, you know the buzz. More than 1,500 industry professionals brought together for the most focused networking and business-building event in the industry. Don't be left out on around-the-clock industry connection.…continue reading Plastics Recycling Update Magazine: BHS, AMUT provide equipment for Repreve facility expansion
BHS, AMUT provide equipment for Repreve facility expansion By Jared Paben, Plastics Recycling Update August 5, 2015 Equipment manufacturers Bulk Handling Systems and AMUT will provide front-line equipment for an expansion of a Repreve recycled fiber facility, the companies announced. The $25 million project will help Unifi move upstream to…continue reading