by jondabach | Dec 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Los Angeles city council approved 10-year contracts with seven companies to take part in a waste franchise system that they say is a key part in achieving their goal of a 95% diversion rate by 2025. The Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) expects to begin...
by jondabach | Dec 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
The answer? Nobody knows for sure. However, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s track record speaks for itself. While Resource Recycling states they have found no records of the noted climate change denier’s opinion specific to solid waste management...
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...
by jondabach | Nov 28, 2016 | News Brief, Uncategorized
This week, we’ll be taking a look into China RCP import price negotiations, US waste generation, and compliance with OSHA safety standards. Read on below to learn how these happenings may affect the recycling and trade industry. Before we take a look at this...
