Recycling: Page 15


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    Reusable cup systems gain scale through city and venue partnerships

    Companies such as r.Cup and Turn Systems are seeing increased uptake for their products, often made from polypropylene, that can potentially be recirculated hundreds of times.

    By Lela Nargi • Aug. 16, 2023
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    DTG Recycle CEO Vaughn steps down, founder takes on new role

    The departure of longtime executive Tom Vaughn comes amid an eventful period of acquisitions, layoffs and landfill investments for the Macquarie-backed company.

    By Aug. 15, 2023
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    Louisiana has ‘significant opportunities’ to improve recycling

    Strong end markets in the Gulf Coast region are a boon for recyclers, but lack of access and infrastructure stands in the way of better recycling rates, The Recycling Partnership and the Louisiana Recycling Coalition say.

    By Aug. 14, 2023
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    OCC recycling rate reaches 93% — depending on who you ask

    Alternative calculations questioned these results. AF&PA stands by its numbers, despite criticism from industry experts, and introduced a new recycling rate that accounts for global trade changes.

    By Aug. 11, 2023
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    LRS gets $3M investment from beverage industry for container collection at its new MRF

    American Beverage and Closed Loop Partners say the investment will boost the “quality and quantity” of containers recovered at a recently opened Chicago MRF known as The Exchange.

    By Aug. 11, 2023
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    Large waste companies spent nearly $2B on acquisitions through Q2

    WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella Waste Systems recently reported spending totals and shared M&A outlooks for the rest of 2023.

    By Aug. 10, 2023
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    Maine bottle bill update reworks sorting and unclaimed deposits with eye to reuse

    Redemption center operators applauded the law as another way to remedy their inflation and labor struggles. Beverage distributors say the law will unfairly impact their businesses.

    By Aug. 10, 2023
  • Plastic takeout containers with chicken sandwiches in a commercial refrigerator
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    Collaboration across value chains key to increasing food service packaging recycling, experts say

    A Foodservice Packaging Institute event prompted discussion of how to recover more paper cups and PET thermoforms and what data shows about how much food service packaging contaminates recycling streams.

    By Aug. 9, 2023
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    Rubicon talks about progress toward profitability, AI work with Palantir

    The broker and software company reiterated expectations it would boost profitability by Q4 through price increases, cost-cutting efforts and updated service offerings. 

    By Aug. 9, 2023
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    EPA’s hazardous waste site inspections and plastic pollution efforts falling short, agency report says

    The agency must prioritize inspections at hazardous waste facilities to prevent possible pollution issues, the EPA’s Office of Inspector General says. Trash in waterways is another concern.

    By Aug. 8, 2023
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    Darrell Smith leaves National Waste & Recycling Association CEO role

    Smith stepped into the position in 2017 and was at the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic. NWRA’s board will search for a new person for the role.

    By Aug. 4, 2023
  • Waste Connections truck on display at WasteExpo 2022
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    WCN 2023 earnings

    Waste Connections caps Q2 with acquisition of Arrowhead waste-to-rail network

    Waste Connections sees Arrowhead’s rail-served MSW landfill in Alabama as “one of our most strategic assets” to open up more integration and M&A opportunities in the Northeast.

    By Aug. 3, 2023
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    Kraft Heinz looks to transform plastic packaging portfolio

    The food and beverage giant is now trying to cut virgin plastic use 20% by 2030. U.S. consumers can expect to buy certain mayo products in packaging made entirely from recycled content starting next year.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    Electronics recycling advocates make case for federal support

    Lawmakers want effective electronics recycling programs to strengthen domestic supplies of critical minerals and create more jobs, but advocates say more investments and policy changes are needed to make that happen.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    RSG 2023 earnings

    Republic expects higher revenues amid plans for polymer centers, environmental solutions growth

    Republic Services’ leaders shared new details about its polymer centers and continued integration of US Ecology, but noted it may have found the ceiling for price increases in certain markets.

    By Aug. 1, 2023
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    Republic announces plastic production plant partnership with Ravago

    The $350 million Blue Polymers joint venture is meant to co-locate four facilities at Republic’s planned polymer centers and create 100% recycled PP and PE resins.

    By July 31, 2023
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    Q2 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

    Follow the latest results from Republic Services, WM, GFL Environmental, Stericycle and more as they release their midyear earnings reports.

    By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 10, 2023
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    CWST 2023 earnings

    Casella raises revenue guidance; net income takes hit with one-time costs

    The $525M deal to acquire GFL assets, along with other recently completed acquisitions, are now reflected in Casella's updated guidance. A separate deal to acquire Twin Bridges is under attorney general review.

    By July 28, 2023
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    Stericycle meets debt leverage ratio goal, maintains 2023 guidance

    The company also continues to divest from international businesses and says it’s moving toward “greater investment flexibility” in the future. 

    By July 27, 2023
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    GFL 2023 earnings

    GFL Environmental raises 2023 guidance, pays down debt after divestitures

    The Canada-based company is using higher-than-expected proceeds from three separate asset sales to improve its leverage ratio and invest more in sustainability projects.

    By July 27, 2023
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    WM 2023 earnings

    WM lowers 2023 guidance due to commodity prices but reports ‘solid results’ despite headwinds

    WM CEO Jim Fish said he was pleased with how the company managed inflation, commodity and volume headwinds to end the second quarter.

    By July 26, 2023
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    Casella Waste’s $20M Boston MRF upgrade positions company for long-term regional growth

    A major retrofit at one of the nation’s largest MRFs comes with expanded capacity, lower staffing, cleaner material and new AI capabilities. Waste Dive toured the facility shortly after its reopening.

    By July 26, 2023
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    House Appropriations Committee approves slashing EPA budget, pulling back EJ grants

    The budget approved last week would cut EPA’s budget by 39% and rescind Inflation Reduction Act-funded climate grants, but it also called for more attention to chemical recycling and plastic-based fuel research.

    By July 24, 2023
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    How Glendale’s solid waste department built its digital future

    Glendale’s solid waste department is set to save 24,000 miles annually by optimizing its operations.

    July 24, 2023
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    Amazon phasing out plastic mailers and working to reduce e-commerce packaging

    While 92% of its packaging material weight in the U.S. and Canada is recyclable curbside, Amazon intends to further eliminate hard-to-recycle materials and has seen a boost in deliveries that ship in their own containers.

    By July 21, 2023