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The NextCycle program, developed by Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) and funded by state and local governments, is leading the way in supporting textile recycling initiatives across the United States. With a growing volume of textile waste worldwide, transitioning to a circular economy for textiles could eliminate waste and decouple economic growth from raw material extraction. The textile recycling market is projected to reach $12.8 billion by 2032, and extending the lifespan of textiles and increasing textile-to-textile recycling could add $500 billion to the global economy. The NextCycle program has supported various organizations and startups in developing innovative solutions for textile recycling, including the Goodwill Association of Michigan, Refugee Artisan Initiative, Public Thread, NexTiles, and Ravel. These initiatives focus on waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and repurposing of textiles, contributing to the development of a more sustainable and circular textile industry. [Extracted from the article]

ISB Global, a waste management software firm based in London, is launching its Waste and Recycling One (WR1) program in the United States. WR1 aims to standardize, simplify, and automate waste and recycling processes by providing a single source of master data across all operations. The software integrates into ERP systems like SAP and can replace outdated legacy systems without the need for additional software integration. WR1 has already shown advantages for customers in the United Kingdom, including increased automation, improved payment accuracy, and reduced data administration. Two major U.S. waste haulers are already implementing WR1, with more expected to follow in the next year. [Extracted from the article]

American Baler Co., a manufacturer of balers since 1945, is planning to expand its facility in Bellevue, Ohio. The expansion project, expected to be completed by the fall of 2025, will increase the manufacturing footprint by 20 percent with the addition of a wing to the existing facility. The project aims to improve the company's ability to serve employees and customers with innovation, safety, quality, and efficiency improvements. The expansion will also increase the capacity for fabrication, production, and assembly, with a focus on reducing lead times for equipment and parts. The project will be carried out in three phases, including site preparation, construction, and installation of equipment. The expansion is seen as a testament to the accomplishments of the American Baler team and the loyalty of its customers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the recent trends in the copper and aluminum scrap markets. While the copper scrap market was initially predicted to be weak in 2024, it has actually been performing well, with prices reaching record highs. The aluminum scrap market is also strengthening due to high mill demand and active exports. The article highlights the volatility and unpredictability of these markets, with experts offering differing opinions on their future performance. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the benefits of using the General Kinematics FINGER-SCREEN™ in shredder downstream plants for effective and affordable sorting. The FINGER-SCREEN helps separate inert fines from the shredded material, increasing its value and purity. Compared to other sizing machines, the FINGER-SCREEN has lower operating costs and maintenance requirements. Its design prevents long metal pieces from causing damage to downstream equipment. The article encourages readers to explore the FINGER-SCREEN's results and highlights its reliability and performance. More information can be found on the General Kinematics website. [Extracted from the article]

LyondellBasell, a chemical company based in Houston, has acquired the mechanical recycling assets and properties of PreZero, a recycling and waste management provider based in Germany. As part of the acquisition, LyondellBasell will lease PreZero's processing facility in Jurupa Valley, California, which has an annual production capacity of approximately 50 million pounds of recycled plastic. The company plans to start operations at the new facility in 2025 and will use it to manufacture post-consumer recycled resins using plastic scrap feedstock. This acquisition supports LyondellBasell's efforts to build a circular economy for plastic and meet customer demand. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the growing role of Eriez, a magnetic separation equipment maker, in the plastics recycling industry. Eriez equipment is used at various stages of the recycling process to ensure the quality of recycled resin. The company's magnetic drums and eddy current separator units are used at material recovery facilities to sort metal from plastic containers. Eriez equipment is also used in the reprocessing stages to identify and separate contaminants. As the plastics recycling industry expands, the need for Eriez's metal removal equipment remains constant. [Extracted from the article]

Recology Sonoma Marin, a business unit of Recology based in San Francisco, has opened a new material recovery facility (MRF) in Santa Rosa, California. The MRF aims to achieve an 85% recovery rate for mixed recyclables from 13 communities in Sonoma and Marin counties, an improvement from the previous facility's 75% rate. The facility, which cost $35 million and took 10 months to build, has a projected capacity of up to 400 tons per day and utilizes both manual and automated equipment for sorting recyclables. Recology partnered with recycling equipment manufacturer Machinex for the design and installation of the system. [Extracted from the article]

Even if Biden could pass some EJ measures through legislation, it is most likely that he will attempt to use executive authority to move his EJ agenda forward. LEGISLATION & REGULATIONS Environmental justice and its potential industry impact What the waste and recycling industry can expect with environmental justice initiatives and how to respond. [Extracted from the article]