Resource Recycling, Inc.

The Department of Energy’s aptly named E-SCRAP prize program has awarded funds to companies engaged in a wide variiet. Recipients include Infinite Elements, Inc, Tikal Industries, Galvanix and others. Supporting new methods of recovering critical minerals from e-scrap “will increase the industrial competitiveness of America’s energy industrial base, fortify America’s energy supply chains, and address the environmental sustainability concerns for a rapidly growing waste stream," said the director of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office. Read more about the winners below. https://lnkd.in/gTbUuHkZ

#PRC2025 Session Highlight: Reimagining PCR Procurement In this interactive workshop, you'll explore the evolving landscape of EPR, with a special focus on building processing capacity and meeting compliance requirements. You'll also learn about alternative procurement strategies, such as long-term partnerships and risk-sharing, and dive into the role of collaborative industry efforts to build infrastructure and provide responsible end markets for PCR with Crystal Bayliss from the US Plastics Pact. In addition, you'll see case studies of companies that have successfully navigated a shift in procurement to align with sustainability goals.  Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e95nhF_d

Are you a startup working on groundbreaking technology or solutions that increase circularity in the textile recovery space? We want to hear from you! Resource Recycling, Inc. is hosting the Textile Recovery Summit on March 24-26, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center just outside Washington, DC. At this event, we will showcase 5 innovative companies that are transforming textile waste into valuable resources. This is your opportunity to present your breakthrough solutions to industry leaders, potential investors, and key players in the circular economy. Learn more and submit your proposal at bit.ly/TRSAPPLY

More than a year after a long-running public-facing film and flexible packaging drop-off directory went dark, a new consumer guide to film recycling has emerged from PLASTICS (Plastics Industry Association). The move comes as plastics recycling, including of flexible films specifically, has come under increased scrutiny from news outlets and the public. Find more of the details below. https://lnkd.in/gSapJjn6

A report out of Wisconsin found the state government's support of recycling programs hasn't budged in terms of the dollar amount in more than a decade, meaning it's covering an ever-shrinking portion of the bill as costs rise. That has left local programs to pick up the slack with taxes and fees, the Wisconsin Policy Forum found. Read on for more of the details, including shifts in the composition of collected materials and other trends, below. https://lnkd.in/gpZ76ieR

#PRC2025 Session Highlight: Harmonizing Design Standards in the Americas This panel discussion will examine efforts to harmonize recycling standards throughout the Americas, explore how eco-modulation methods are encouraging use of recyclable materials, and explain the role of EPR programs in shaping eco-modulation policy and recycling practices. You'll also hear about cross-border collaboration between organizations like Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), Mexico's ECOCE, and Éco Entreprises Québec to create unified design frameworks in North America, and see case studies showcasing successful implementation in various regions. Register to secure your spot below: https://lnkd.in/e95nhF_d

Several plastic grades saw major price increases at the beginning of 2025. Other key recyclables, including mixed paper, OCC and aluminum cans, held steady month over month. Get more of the latest price updates below. https://lnkd.in/gGuhyXBu

Nonprofits and companies across the country, including Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona and Trashie, are tackling the textile recycling problem from multiple angles, gradually stitching together the full value chain from production to collection to reuse. “When we start to talk about the needed infrastructure or the lack thereof, it’s a really heavy reminder that some of the solutions already exist,” said Beth Forsberg. “But without the partnerships and the clarity and the understanding of how to win, it’s never going to work.” Read on for more of the details. https://lnkd.in/gsKEgbXn

We're excited to announce that #PRC2025 will feature a special appearance from Representative Chellie Pingree, co-founder of the Slow Fashion Caucus, to speak about "The Necessity of the Slow Fashion Caucus in Driving Sustainable Change." Discover how this groundbreaking initiative is addressing the environmental and social impacts of the textile industry and fostering a more sustainable future. This can't-miss discussion will be featured in our inaugural #TextileRecovery Summit that's part of your conference registration - secure your spot below! https://lnkd.in/e95nhF_d

The AI boom is also an equipment and e-scrap boom, though threatened tariffs could have the opposite effect, speakers said at Consumer Technology Association's CES 2025 summit in Las Vegas. “Cloud brought us to a point where we thought that hardware was just a commodity, and it was something we didn’t have to think much about,” said Bill Briggs. But now “we’re at this interesting point where hardware matters again." Read on for more takeaways from the conference below. https://lnkd.in/gugtnsD5