Recovered Paper Prices Show Signs of Rebound
Fastmarkets reported early‑March price increases of $1‑$5 per ton for old corrugated containers (OCC) across parts of the United States, marking a reversal of the 2025 downward trend. The rebound, driven by seasonal generation slowdowns and winter‑related transportation challenges, prompted Sonoco Products to announce a $70‑per‑ton hike for all uncoated recycled paperboard grades and an 8% increase for converted products. Both the OCC rally and Sonoco’s pricing move reflect tightening market conditions, higher mill utilization, and inflationary input costs. The changes affect the broader recycled‑paper and packaging supply chain.
Former Alabama Steel Mill Site Could Host Auto Components Plant
Taiwan‑based Minth Group Ltd. announced a $430 million investment to build its largest U.S. campus on a 400‑acre former steel mill in Gadsden, Alabama. The plant will span nearly one million square feet and produce high‑quality plastic and aluminum automotive components...
DEScycle, Mitsubishi Corp. Form Strategic Partnership
DEScycle, a London‑based metals‑processing developer, has sealed a strategic partnership with Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp., building on Mitsubishi’s 2025 investment. The two firms will act as preferred partners in Japan to commercialize DEScycle’s ionometallurgy platform for recovering critical metals from e‑scrap....
Environmental Groups Urge Indonesia to Return E-Scrap Shipments
Environmental groups including the Basel Action Network, Nexus3 Foundation and Ecoton have sent an open letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urging the return of 914 containers of suspected illegal electronic waste seized at Batam’s Batu Ampar Port. The letter...
Foodservice Packaging Institute Opens Applications for 2026 Foam Recycling Grant Program
The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) has opened applications for its 2026 Foam Recycling Grant program, offering up to $50,000 to eligible material recovery facilities, curbside programs, and drop‑off sites. Since the program’s launch, more than 15 million residents have gained access...
Arconic Expands in Iowa
Arconic Corp. announced a $175 million expansion of its Davenport Works casthouse in Iowa, dubbed Pit 10. The project will boost aluminum ingot casting capacity, increase scrap utilization, and improve energy efficiency. It is expected to create 40 new jobs and become...
Charter Next Generation Joins US Flexible Film Initiative
Charter Next Generation (CNG), a Chicago‑based sustainable material science firm, has become an associate member of the US Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI). The partnership positions CNG to share its expertise in sustainable film design and to help expand domestic markets...
Vecoplan to Present Modular Solutions at IFAT 2026
German recycler equipment maker Vecoplan will launch its VES 3300 e‑mobile shredder at the IFAT trade fair in Munich (May 4‑7). The mobile unit features plug‑and‑play drive technology, allowing immediate operation without installation. Vecoplan will also showcase its VAZ 1700 shredder, a...
Greenwave Raises Revenue but Loses Money in Q2 2025
Greenwave Technology Solutions reported a 39% quarter‑on‑quarter revenue increase in Q2 2025, yet posted a $4.9 million loss attributable to shareholders, slightly better than the $7.3 million loss a year earlier. Payroll and depreciation expenses surged by roughly 50% and 40% respectively, while...
Recycled Steel Prices Hold Steady
Recycled steel prices in the United States have remained near the high end of this decade's range as March buying begins, buoyed by strong demand from electric‑arc‑furnace (EAF) mills and steady export orders. Weather disruptions in February and lingering freight...
Umicore Finishes 2025 with Increased Earnings
Umicore posted higher earnings for 2025, driven by robust performance in its precious‑metals and battery‑materials recycling businesses. The company emphasized that a proactive hedging program shielded profit margins from sharp precious‑metal price swings. Revenue growth was underpinned by expanding volumes...
Indonesian Policy Could Affect Stainless Scrap Prices
Indonesia has intensified its crackdown on low‑grade nickel‑bearing materials, effectively limiting exports of raw nickel ore. The move forces domestic processors to shift toward higher‑value downstream products and encourages steelmakers to source more recycled stainless steel. As a result, demand...
