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Bacteria Can Remove Plastic Pollution from Lakes, Research Suggests

The study involved sampling 29 lakes across Scandinavia between August and September 2019.

SK tes Repurposed 6.2 Million Electronic Devices in 2023

In addition to the smartphone batteries and technology device batteries retired annually, McKinsey reports that over 100 million electric vehicle batteries are expected to be retired in the next decade.

Lumber Industry Wary of Coming Months After Record Wildfire Season in 2023

This year's allowable cuts are still being assessed, said Aspen Dudzic, spokesperson for the Alberta Forest Products Association, a forestry industry group.

Plastics Industry Association Packs Over 21,000 Meals for Charity at NPE2024

All meals were donated to Orlando’s Second Harvest Food Bank for distribution to the local community.

Foundation Awards More than $150K in Grants Diverting Almost 1,660 Tons of Glass from Landfills

Additionally, the GRF recently signed agreements with seven new entities that will be working on projects in 2024.

Greensboro, NC Appoints New Director of Solid Waste & Recycling Department

The Solid Waste & Recycling Department consists of approximately 170 employees.

Yolo County, CA Central Landfill and Northern Recycling LLC Awarded $10 Million to Expand Compost Facility

This will include composting aeration systems, working pads, and equipment for screening and sorting food and green material.

Flemington, NJ Introduces Ordinance Regarding Solid Waste Collection in Redevelopment Properties

Mayor Marcia Karrow said such a new ordinance would “level the playing field” for borough taxpayers.

Nucor Announced Key Executive Leadership Changes

Doug’s retirement and Randy’s promotion are part of company’s previously announced strategic succession plan.

Interfor Posted Net Loss in Q1 2024

Meantime, the lumber shipments surged higher by nearly 54 million board feet quarter-on-quarter to total 1.1 billion board feet in Q1 this year.

10th May, 2024: Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Spiked on Index

The price of 304 SS Turning were up by CNY 50 per MT on Index.

United States Scrap Metal Prices

Lead-Solid Lead	0.70$US/Lb
Lead Wheel Weights	0.24$US/Lb
Scrap Auto Batteries	0.22$US/Lb
Aluminum Radiators	0.36$US/Lb
MLC Clips	0.73$US/Lb
6061 Extrusions	0.63$US/Lb
UBC	0.71$US/Lb
356 Aluminum Wheels (Clean)	0.72$US/Lb