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For the first nine months of 2024, recovered plastic exports remained steady year over year, marking a change from multiple years of annual declines in export volume. The U.S. Census Bureau recently published trade data for September, allowing for an analysis of third-quarter trade data and the first nine months of the year as a whole. Scrap plastic exports totaled 705 million pounds from January through September, up slightly from 701 million pounds?during that period in 2023. The U.S. exported 223 million pounds of scrap plastic during the third quarter, on par with the 226 million pounds exported during the third quarter last year. That marks a shift in the multi-year trend of substantial declines for the full year and in the third quarter, which was apparent in?2022?and?2021?as well as in?2019?and?2018?amid a global scrap plastic market shakeup. Read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/eF_G9bhu

The American Forest & Paper Association has overhauled its methodology for calculating fiber recycling rates, bringing a significantly lower OCC recovery figure than the industry previously reported. The 2023 U.S. paper recycling rate came in at a range of 65-69%, AF&PA announced during a Nov. 14 media briefing, and the OCC recycling rate came in at a range of 71-76%. The rates were calculated using a new “supply-based” methodology that aims to capture the amount of material recycled out of the amount of that material that’s available for recycling, including imports. The previous methodology was “use-based,” looking specifically at the amount of paper recycled as a share of the amount of paper produced in the U.S., minus exports of new paper. “Utilizing extensive industry data, subject matter expertise and detailed U.S. trade data, this updated methodology now reflects the amount of paper recycled as a share of the amount of paper available for recovery, rather than the share of the amount of paper used,” said Terry Webber, AF&PA’s vice president of industry affairs, during the press call. Read more below. https://lnkd.in/e_mHgZ8p

Switzerland-headquartered packaging giant Amcor will acquire Indiana-based Berry Global, Inc. in an $8.4 billion all-stock deal that’s expected to close in mid-2025, the companies announced Nov. 19, marking a continuing trend of consolidation in the packaging industry. The combination of the two packaging giants will strengthen their positioning in “high-growth, high-value categories,” according to a?press release.?From largest to smallest, those segments include?health care, protein, pet food, liquids, beauty and personal care, and food service. Read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/eQXYWRWH

Thank You for Making #RRC2024 a Success! As we wrap up another incredible Resource Recycling Conference, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, moderators and attendees who joined us. Your insights, energy, and commitment to advancing recycling and sustainability have made this event truly impactful. Stay tuned for more updates on next year’s conference! Be sure to sign up at the bottom of the page linked below to receive the latest event news and announcements. https://lnkd.in/gNA_NaEh Here's to a sustainable future—together, we’re making a difference! ?? #RRC2024 #ThankYou #Sustainability #RecyclingInnovation #CircularEconomy

?? Reflecting on a Powerful #RRC2024 ???? The Closing Plenary brought together all the remarkable takeaways from this year’s conference. Key insights were shared by Scott DeFife, Nina Butler, Michael Timpane, Susan Robinson and Robert Anderson on innovative recycling practices, policy advancements, and future-ready solutions to drive our industry forward. Special thanks to all attendees, speakers, and sponsors who made this event a success—your passion and commitment to sustainability inspire us! Here’s to shaping a more sustainable future together. We can’t wait to see what’s next! ?? #RRC2024 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #RecyclingInnovation #ThankYou

??? Shaping Tomorrow’s Cities: Urban Strategies for a Sustainable Future ??? In the “Shaping Tomorrow’s Cities” session, industry leaders shared powerful insights on building sustainable urban communities. Cher Lei, Andy Rose and moderator Crystal Dreisbach discussed policy frameworks, urban planning strategies, and how cities can advance circular economy goals to make a lasting environmental impact. We’re inspired by these forward-thinking approaches to making cities more sustainable! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this enlightening session. #SustainableCities #CircularEconomy #RRC2024 #UrbanPlanning #WasteManagement

?? Diving Deep into EPR: Extended Producer Responsibility or Extra Problematic Recycling? ?? Today at #RRC2024, Kate Bailey from the Association of Plastic Recyclers, Katie Drews, MBA of Eureka Recycling, and Chaz Miller from CMA took the stage with moderator Anne Germain of the National Waste & Recycling Association for a no-holds-barred discussion on the realities of EPR for packaging. The panel explored the **good, the bad, and the ugly** impacts of EPR across the recycling value chain, tackling the challenges, successes, and unintended consequences of these policies. #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #RecyclingPolicy #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RRC2024

?? Exploring the Future of Textile Recycling at #RRC2024 ?? Today’s Textile Recycling: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities session brought vital insights into the growing issue of textile waste. Marisa Adler from RRS, Beth Forsberg of Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona, and Brian London of Whitehouse & Schapiro, joined Antoinette Smith to discuss the environmental impact of textile waste and projected growth. Thank you to our speakers for sharing strategies and inspiring action! #TextileRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement