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Study Finds Coca-Cola as the Largest Plastic Waste Contributor

According to the study, an estimated 2,000 garbage trucks of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers and lakes every day.

Georgia Pacific Albany Lumber Achieved Production Milestone

It must be noted that Georgia Pacific has invested more than $3 billion over the past one decade in expansions and fresh acquisitions.

BHP to Reshape Copper Market with Anglo Bid

London-listed miner Anglo American said on Thursday it had received an all-share buyout proposal from BHP Group.

The Gold Trade in Uganda Makes a Huge Comeback

The gold trade had been interrupted for almost a year, following the tax debacle that was later addressed.

Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Hosts Informational Sessions

Officials will share information on the remediation process and experts will be on hand to answer any questions.

Scrap Metal Fire at SA Recycling Extinguished After Four Hours

The fire is now contained, but still burning. It's been almost three hours since the call first came in.

Tata Steel Ending Union Talks over 2,800 Jobs

Tata is radically transforming its south Wales operations to deal with financial losses and to reduce its carbon emissions.

Legislature Approves Plan for Colorado Packaging Producers to Fund Recycling Expansion

The nonprofit producer organization, already running in other states as the Circular Action Alliance, is made up of consumer giants like Coca Cola, Molson Coors, Ball and Anheuser-Busch.

NWRA Accepting Applications for 2024 Recycling Awards

This award is open to new or existing organics management facilities that are either NWRA members or public sector nonprofits that have made a significant impact in diverting organics through their management facility.

Brightmark Announces Intent to Invest $950 Million in Upson County, GA to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Brightmark will be a community partner to Thomaston and Upson Countyand is prepared to support the goals of the community, its economy, and most importantly the health and safety of its people.

Orbus Recycles 1.6 Million Pounds of Waste in 2023

Orbus has built and maintained a recycling program that separates recycled waste into categories, such as cardboard, paper, aluminum, fabric, steel, wood and other materials.

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	0.74$US/Lb
6061 Extrusions	0.64$US/Lb
UBC	0.72$US/Lb
356 Aluminum Wheels (Clean)	0.73$US/Lb