Category Archives: Shipping and Logistics

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lending a Helping Hand in the Recycling Industry

There is no short-term solution to the issues that are plaguing the recycling industry. Educating consumers on what they can recycle and how, building and updating domestic recycling facilities, and hiring and training more staff could take years, decades, or even generations. (more…)

A two-week investigation of Malaysian imports revealed that U.S. shipments of scrap plastic may be getting into the country despite rigid import regulations designed to keep them out. (more…)

There is no doubt that 2018 has been a challenging year for recycling companies, as Asian markets, new policies, and burdensome tariffs have created a lasting uncertainty in the industry. North America has struggled throughout this time and the shift has forced us to begin considering other solutions to protect recycling’s future. While we try…

China’s Neighbors Struggle with Plastic Ban

Scrap plastic is overflowing in Asia, including China’s neighboring countries. Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia are beginning to experience the effects of the plastic ban, causing concern amongst several countries. In this week’s blog we present the updates regarding waste imports and exports as well as the new challenges the industry is facing. (more…)

Category Archives: Shipping and Logistics

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lending a Helping Hand in the Recycling Industry

Exporting Pollution and Smuggling Scrap

Tariffs Taking a Toll on Recycling

China’s Neighbors Struggle with Plastic Ban

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