by jondabach | Dec 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
According to RISI, a pulp and paper industry data company, recycled container board- material made from wood fiber and used to make familiar items such as cardboard boxes- has seen steady price increases since the beginning of last year, spiking suddenly in November...
by jondabach | Dec 14, 2016 | Market Prices, News Brief, Recycling, Shipping and Logistics, Uncategorized
This week, our main story covers recent turbulence in the recovered paper (RCP) market in China, where seller speculation and buyer panic are leading to price instability. We’ll also consider the drop in West coast recycling rates and what we can do to give them...
by jondabach | Dec 6, 2016 | Recycling, Sustainability, Uncategorized
The past several years have witnessed a near-revolution in the environmental standards guiding business operations and even individual citizens. There’s more recycling, an emphasis on environmentally friendly household products, and a concentrated effort to minimize...