PetroChem Wire: Recycled PET prices under downward pressure August 26, 2015 Last week clear rPET flake from high-grade curbside bottles was reported sold at 47 to 48 cents per pound. FDA-sanctioned pellets were holding just above 70 cents per pound. Spot prime PET prices were also steady last week, with…continue reading 
Contamination spawns tighter MRF policies in one city By Jared Paben, Resource Recycling August 25, 2015 An evolving ton with more contamination is one reason a Portland, Ore.-area regional government is moving toward licensing and inspecting MRFs, an official said. Metro, which is tasked with managing the solid waste system…continue reading 
Well-funded battery recycling startup breaks ground By Editorial Staff, Resource Recycling August 25, 2015 A company using a unique technology for extracting lead from lead-acid batteries has begun construction of a $30 million facility in Nevada. Oakland, Calif.-based startup company Aqua Metals has broken ground on the recycling plant near…continue reading 
Resource Recycling Conference 2015: Book your hotel room now August 25, 2015 The Resource Recycling Conference is proud to have chosen the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown as this year's conference venue and host hotel. To receive the discounted conference rate of $179 plus taxes, reservations must be made by Sept. 3,…continue reading 
Austin aims to attract recycling and reuse partners By Editorial Staff, Resource Recycling August 25, 2015 Austin, Texas is already known as the live music capital of the world. Now it's playing the opening riff in an effort to also become a major center of recycled materials consumption. Last year,…continue reading 
Scrap exports continue 2015 doldrums By Editorial Staff, Resource Recycling August 25, 2015 Exports of scrap materials continued an overall decline year-over-year, with plastics the sole scrap material that has seen increases for the first half of 2015. June, the most recent month for which figures are available, saw a…continue reading 
India imposes ban on imports of e-scrap By Editorial Staff, E-Scrap News August 20, 2015 India will no longer consider requests to import certain categories of scrap electronics in an effort to prevent the material from later becoming burdensome e-waste. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on July…continue reading 
Sims opens up on e-Stewards exit By Bobby Elliott, E-Scrap News August 20, 2015 The leader of Sims Recycling Solutions says the e-Stewards certification no longer makes business sense for the major electronics processor. He added that recent e-Stewards decisions on prison labor and CRT glass have started to "water…continue reading 
Just two weeks until E-Scrap 2015 August 20, 2015 With E-Scrap 2015 right around the corner, now's the time to make sure you're registered and ready to take advantage of the industry's premier trade show. Running Sept. 1-3, E-Scrap 2015 will offer attendees an in-depth look at the top issues…continue reading