Recycling
The recycling industry in the Northeastern United States faces a persistent challenge: the inherent volatility of commodity markets. While the third quarter of 2025 is still ahead, a hypothetical scenario projecting a significant 22% decline in blended commodity prices for Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in the region during that period
Scrap Metal
As of November 7, 2025, the U.S. scrap metal industry finds itself at a fascinating crossroads, with distinct economic narratives unfolding on its Pacific Northwest and Atlantic Coasts. These regional disparities, driven by geography, entrenched trade relationships, and global demand fluctuations, are not merely local phenomena but significant forces
India
New Delhi, India – In a pivotal move poised to redefine India's strategic minerals landscape, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formally proposed the inclusion of rare-earth magnet recycling within the nation's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. This landmark suggestion, coming amidst escalating global supply
Silver
New York, NY – October 9, 2025 – In a shrewd move that underscores the escalating value of precious metals, Sy Kessler Sales, a prominent distributor and recycler of watch batteries, has intensified its buy-back program for spent silver oxide watch batteries. This aggressive push comes as COMEX silver futures hover near
Recycling
The global recycling industry is currently navigating a turbulent economic landscape, facing a formidable triple threat from escalating tariffs, persistent labor shortages, and unpredictable commodity market volatility. As of October 2025, these intertwined challenges are significantly impacting operational costs, disrupting supply chains, and reshaping the profitability of an industry critical
SMX
Singapore-based technology firm SMX is poised to revolutionize the global plastics market with its innovative molecular marker technology, creating "digital passports" for polymers. This groundbreaking approach promises to inject unprecedented transparency and traceability into the entire plastic lifecycle, from production to recycling, directly addressing the pervasive challenges of
SMX
SMX (NASDAQ: SMX) has announced its groundbreaking entry into the global $824 billion plastics market, introducing its pioneering molecular marker technology. This innovation promises to embed verifiable "digital passports" directly into polymers, heralding a new era of transparency, traceability, and accountability across the entire plastics lifecycle. The move