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Colorado county waste study finds one-third of C&D waste could be diverted
The study, conducted by Michigan-based Resource Recycling Systems, audited 250,000 pounds of materials over 68 samples.
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BIR Autumn 2022: Energy markets fuel paper mill turmoil
The profitability of papermaking in 2022 has been tied to recovered paper and affordable energy supplies.
PSI prepares for Chicago conference spotlight
ISRI chapter will play several roles at Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference, Oct. 19-20.
Scrap Expo: Baler maintenance is on the program
Two sessions at September event in Kentucky will examine how to maintain baling equipment.
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ISRI quantifies recycling trade activities
Organization uses World Trade Month as peg to call attention to recycling’s export-related $35.7 billion impact.
India’s scrap demand stays solid
India and its neighboring nations remain poised to soak up a portion of North America’s excess scrap materials.
ISRI portrays recycling’s national reach
Trade group says 70 percent of processed recyclables stay on shore for U.S. manufacturing purposes.
Machinex supplies large volume C&D sorting system
Sorting technology provider supplies 50-tons-per-hour system with wood recovery as a key focus.
Update: Chinese government reaffirms scrap paper barrier
Proclamation reinstates intention to prohibit recovered fiber imports; separate Chinese agency approves some ferrous and stainless scrap imports.
Erdwich shredder finds home to display its versatility
Twin-shaft shredder handles metals, OCC and electronic scrap for Swiss recycling company.
Newest quotas from China accept larger volumes
Nation’s 12th batch of scrap import quotas allows for nearly 1 million metric tons of paper and metal scrap.