A cultural change: Recycling Today
The Latin American recycling industry is poised for growth. Still, a change in how public policies view the circular economy and unfair competition is needed, writes Davis Index’s Latin America analyst, Alfonso Garcia, in this article for Recycling Today.
China has post-COVID stress disorder: Shapiro
The slowdown in China will continue to pressure the prices of aluminum, copper, and steel. A substantial tonnage of aluminum that China recently imported for domestic consumption is now being exported.
Coalition objects to new certification: GSCC
On Aug 22, 2023, a coalition of civil society organizations published an open letter calling on policymakers, steelmakers, and buyers to disregard the GSCC standard. The group behind this certification responds.
The current state of shredded Al recycling: Sortera
In the first of this three-part series, Ben Pope shares his thoughts on the current state of the aluminum recycling market and how technology can help alleviate some of its challenges.
US corrugated trends—Are we in recession?
Prices of Baled #11 Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) in the US have been considered unviable since early 2023. Although there was moderate improvement in August, the question remains whether or not the industry is in recession or has missed it entirely.
Changing focus in Chile: Recycling Today
Chile might be the world’s largest copper producer. Still, Aceros AZA Director of Metallic Purchases Juan Enrique Greibe says increasing steel consumption is turning the spotlight on the country’s ferrous sector.
US cardboard and paper recycling rates—a reality check
A 93.6pc cardboard box recycling rate reported by The AF&PA in its latest annual report has sparked some debate among industry experts. Ryan Fox, corrugated packaging market analyst at Bloomberg LP, decodes the different methodologies in play.
US cardboard and paper recycling rates—a reality check
A 93.6pc cardboard box recycling rate reported by The AF&PA in its latest annual report has sparked some debate among industry experts. Ryan Fox, corrugated packaging market analyst at Bloomberg LP, decodes the different methodologies in play.
Changing focus in Chile: Recycling Today
Chile might be the world’s largest copper producer. Still, Aceros AZA Director of Metallic Purchases Juan Enrique Greibe says increasing steel consumption is turning the spotlight on the country’s ferrous sector.
Grasping for a lifeline: Recycling Today
High energy prices, concerns over lower-priced imports and a lack of government support have put pressure on the U.K. steel industry, writes Mayuri Phadnis, Editor-Europe, Davis Index, in this article written exclusively for Recycling Today magazine.