Waste & Recycling News

North American Copper Scrap Prices Report Small Drop on the Index- December 4, 2025

The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Bare Bright, and #3 Copper- Light Copper declined by $0.05 per Lb.  

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Record Notable Gains on the Index- December 4, 2025

Copper, Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day.

University of Houston Researchers Call for Unified Approach to Recycling Plastics

The Energy Transition Institute was launched in 2022, with a mission to help communities, industries and governments meet rising global energy demands.

E-waste recycling in Ghana exposes workers to toxic pollution and health risks

Finn also suggests having a central processing unit where people can recycle e-waste with some level of control.

Volatile Prices and Sluggish Demand Weigh on Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Markets

In North America, mills are reducing inventories ahead of year-end, and 2026 supply negotiations are progressing slowly.

Chinese Scrap Metal Market See Notable Price Jump on the Index- December 3, 2025

Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices saw no variation on the Index.

New partnership in Denver aims to improve plastic circularity

The project also will provide “access to a consistent supply of diverse, high-grade recycled plastics from Direct Polymers.

Global Plastic Pollution to Exceed 280 Million Mtpa by 2040, Warns Pew Report

The report expands on Pew’s 2020 analysis, examining not only consumer plastics but also “hidden” sources in construction, agriculture, and transportation.

Global E-Waste Surge Sparks New Avenues for IT Asset Recovery Leader Mender

The UN’s latest Global E-Waste Monitor warns that discarded electronics are piling up far faster than they are being responsibly recycled—highlighting a widening sustainability gap.

Chinese Scrap Metal Market Shows Divergent Trends on the Index- December 2, 2025

The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were flat on the Index.

10 countries using the most single-use plastics

India generates 9.3 million tons plastic waste yearly - 20 per cent global total.

Recycling Industry Pushes for Regulated Scrap Supply to Support EAF Production

The group argues that strengthening domestic capacity is essential for long-term industrial resilience and sustainable growth.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Posted Notable Jump on the Index- December 1, 2025

The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 100 per MT each.

E-waste: The giant we created and can no longer ignore

If we recognise the problem, talk about it openly, and support safe systems for disposal and recycling, we can prevent the mountain from growing taller.

US scrap trends outlook: December 2025

The Trend Indicator consensus stood at 65%, matching the long-term average and implying standard levels of disagreement in the market outlook.

Philippines Leads ASEAN Efforts to Tackle Plastic Pollution with EPR Policy

The report highlights Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a key solution.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Saw Notable Gains on the Index- November 28, 2025

The price of 304 SS Turning recorded no variation on a daily basis.

Expanding plastics recycling could support $50 billion in annual economic output

The analysis shows the estimated combined impact of mechanical and advanced (nonmechanical) recycling technologies working together to process a broad range of used plastics.

North American Scrap Metal Price Report: Aluminum Up, Copper & Brass Edge Higher, Steel Slips-November 27, 2025

The prices of Copper Radiator scrap increased by $0.08 per Lb on the Index.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Displayed Mixed Trend on the Index- November 27, 2025

The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 400 per MT.

Non-profit ERA makes e-waste recycling safe and easy

With over 400 collection points, ERA is working toward establishing thousands more bins to make responsible e-waste disposal more accessible nationwide.

Barrick Mining Completes Sale of Hemlo Gold Mine in Canada

The cumulative cash payments over the five year period will be $165 million, a company news release said.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Hold Steady; Stainless Steel Records Gains – Nov 26, 2025

Copper Transformer scrap prices saw no variation in prices over the previous day.

Metals recycling company files for liquidation

Consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal has stepped in to assist with next steps.

New Framework Could Transform Plastic Waste Into Reusable Building Blocks

The authors emphasize that breakthroughs in depolymerization chemistry alone will not achieve circularity.