RMDAS April figures show recycled steel price setback
Steel mills paid from $20 to $40 less per ton for benchmark recycled steel grades in late March and the first three weeks in April.
Tariffs drive surge in March construction materials prices, ABC says
Iron and steel, steel mill products and copper wire and cable prices rose more than 5 percent for the month, according to ABC Economist Anirban Basu.
Sky Quarry enters LOI with Southwind RAS to advance shingle recycling
The companies will jointly evaluate the feasibility of implementing Sky Quarry’s proprietary recycling technologies at Southwind’s nine facilities in the greater Chicago area.
Wood recycling market to reach $30B by 2032
Increased demand for recycled products, environmental regulations and consumer preferences are major drivers of the industry’s market growth, says research and investment bank SkyQuest.
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Ascend Performance Materials files for bankruptcy
Producer of recycled-content polymers made from discarded carpeting has initiated a Chapter 11 process at a bankruptcy court in its home state of Texas.
Ohio lawmakers address influx of out-of-state waste
State Sen. Bill Reineke has proposed legislation to impose updated fees for construction and demolition debris to help curb waste coming from the East Coast.
WasteExpo transitions to biennial format for enhanced experiences
WasteExpo will become a biennial event, with the next show scheduled for May 3-6, 2027.
New recycling grant program launches in Massachusetts
The grants will provide funding for new and existing businesses, nonprofits and institutions looking to invest in advanced equipment that will have “a measurable impact on waste reduction.”
Greenwave closes 2024 books with red ink
The metal recycling firm’s delayed annual report shows continued financial losses and mounting debts.
Steel Dynamics nets $217M on record shipments
Recycled-content steelmaker also expects to make and sell flat-rolled aluminum by the middle of this year.
