• On Jun, 04, 2019
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The Greensboro City Council has voted to end the city’s glass recycling program. Waste Reduction Supervisor Tori Carle said downturns in the market for recycled glass forced the decision. “We did not make this choice lightly,” said Carle. “Greensboro is a community that loves to recycle, we know our residents want to recycle, but glass […]

• On Jun, 04, 2019
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China aims to grant import licenses and a first batch of import quotas by the end of June for soon-to-be restricted scrap metal shipments into the nation, a government spokesman said, slightly earlier than previously expected by the industry. The recycling branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association had said last month that the […]

• On May, 29, 2019
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The Saint John Council has reportedly submitted a letter to the New Brunswick Environment and Local Government Minister to go tough on the auto shredder operations of American Iron and Metal (AIM) at the Port of Saint John, New Brunswick. It must be noted that AIM’s controversial shredder facility is just two weeks away from […]

• On May, 28, 2019
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Hamburg, Germany-based Aurubis AG- the world’s largest copper recycler, reached an agreement towards acquisition of assets of the Belgian-Spanish Metallo Group. The acquisition of the company, believed to deliver attractive growth in future, will further strengthen Aurubis’ metal portfolio, especially metals like copper, nickel, tin, zinc and lead. The transaction is subject to approval by […]

• On May, 24, 2019
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Africa announced the implementation of the second phase of its plastic bag ban on May 16. Visitors are advised to avoid packing or carrying any plastic bags as they’ll have to leave these at a designated desk in the airport. The first phase of the country’s anti-plastic initiative began in 2017 to “protect the youth […]

• On May, 22, 2019
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The uncertainties surrounding new restrictions by Chinese administration on scrap metal imports into the country is likely to impact overall scrap trade, said sources. Incidentally, the new restrictions will take effect in July this year, according to Chinese Ministry officials. The new restrictions are considered to be an extension to the earlier ban placed on […]

• On May, 21, 2019
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Electronic waste (e-waste) is a fast-growing segment of the world’s waste stream, and as companies release new and improved products, consumers and businesses are quick to part with their old devices and invest in the new. In an effort to collect and recycle or reuse those products in a responsible manner, multinational electronics and information […]

• On May, 16, 2019
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The exports of copper waste and scrap by the U.S. registered sharp decline during the initial three-month period of the year, says data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. The country exported $721.1 million worth of scrap copper during this period, down by 12.29% when compared with the exports of $822.14 million during Jan-Mar ’18. […]

• On May, 14, 2019
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Tata Steel has announced official opening of its new storage facility located at Ijmuiden in the Netherlands. The innovative, ultra-modern steel coils storage facility was unveiled on Wednesday, May 8. The fully sustainable facility houses modern features including air curtains to prevent heat loss, automated loading bays and energy-recovering cranes. The new state-of-the-art storage facility […]

• On May, 13, 2019
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The World Gold Council has announced publication of guidelines to potential investors to help them take appropriate decisions on investing in digital gold. The guidelines are aimed at thwarting fears and ensuring safe practices in purchases of gold on the internet. Alongside, the Council also urged the cooperation of governments of countries who are prominent […]