Paper

If passed, S864 would ban single-use bags and Styrofoam takeout containers.

The South Korean government has announced its intent to restrict U.S. mixed paper and certain plastic imports.

CNBC recently spoke with various experts from the U.S. recycling industry to discuss how the U.S. is responding to China’s regulations.

Waste Management changed its plans to stop accepting recycled mixed paper in Broward County, Fla., after community backlash.

The Reading, Pa., facility can recycle more than 36,000 tons of old corrugated cardboard per year.

Beginning March 15, the company will levy a 10-cent charge for all paper cups while rewarding customers who bring reusable containers to refill with a 25-cent discount.

Chinese importers can now apply for tariff exemptions.

In 2019, the site recycled 1,171 tons of cardboard, paper, wood, scrap metals and plastics.

Virginia successfully competed with Maryland and South Carolina for the project, which will create 68 new jobs.

The Coshocton-Fairfield-Licking-Perry Solid Waste District will add a second packer truck to boost cardboard recycling.