Recycling Today

06/02/2026

The American Forest & Paper Association has released its "66th Annual Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey," which shows that fiber consumption declined by 3.5 percent in 2025, with recovered fiber consumption decreasing by 4 percent and wood pulp consumption falling by 3.2 percent.

Though containerboard production declined last year, it continued to account for more than half of total U.S. paper and paperboard capacity.

05/29/2026

SPONSORED: General Kinematics Recycling Systems are built with the recycling industry's most trusted equipment so that you can spend more time processing and less on maintenance.

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05/28/2026

SPONSORED: Separating heavy product from light has never been easier, thanks to General Kinematics’ DE-STONER® Air Classifier.

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05/27/2026

The countdown is on to register for the Battery and Universal Waste Recycling Conference (June 8-9)! Join battery recyclers, processors, manufacturers and environmental services professionals for two days of networking, market insights and discussions shaping the future of battery and universal waste recycling. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore new business opportunities and stay ahead of evolving trends and regulations.
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05/27/2026

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has passed H.R. 2145, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. The move advances the bill to the House floor for consideration.

The bill has the support of multiple industry organizations.

05/27/2026

SPONSORED: Sebright Products’ High Density Extruder Dewatering Ram Press is a leading solution for effectively removing liquids from various materials, including:

✅ Wet waste and waste byproducts
✅ Paper mill secondary fiber rejects
✅ Pulp mill liquor knots
✅ Dairy products
✅ Hygiene/hand wipes

Powerful, reliable dewatering ram press engineered to maximize liquid removal across diverse demanding materials.

05/26/2026

Sortera Technologies' new sorting facility in Tennessee will double the company’s capacity to sort mixed alloy scrap using AI-driven sorting technology.

The new site will double the company’s capacity to sort mixed alloy scrap using its AI-driven sorting technology.

05/26/2026

🚨Next up in the Scrap Expo Lunch & Learn Webinar Series!

Join us June 24 from 12-1 p.m. ET for "NextGen Leaders: Exploring Opportunities and Innovation in the Metals Recycling Industry," part of our quarterly webinar series highlighting key trends in metals recycling.

Key topics will include:
- Emerging career opportunities in metals recycling.
- Industry trends and market developments.
- Innovation shaping operational and commercial strategies.
- Attracting, developing and retainingyoung talent.

Featuring:
• Judy Ferraro, Chief Marketing Officer, Shapiro
• Josephita Harry, Chief Commercial Officer, Pan American Zinc LLC
• Emily Molstad, Co-Founder & CEO, Valis Insights
• Sam Padnos, Trader, Padnos

If you’re looking where the metals recycling industry is headed and who will lead it, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Register and join the discussion: https://gie-net.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MeMa_caiR5ShuQTpJ3aubg #/
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05/26/2026

SPONSORED: For recycling operators who need reliability, efficiency, and less downtime, General Kinematics' FINGER-SCREEN FreeFlow™ is built to deliver. Get more done, keep material moving, and reduce jams and maintenance.

Tired of downtime and rigorous maintenance with your screening equipment?

05/26/2026

The waste and recycling industry is strongest when it invests in its future. That’s why we're proud to support the 2026 Environmental Research & Education Foundation Silent Auction with a donated full-page ad in Recycling Today magazine.

Since 1995, the annual auction has raised more than $42 million to fund scientific research, scholarships and educational initiatives that help move the industry forward.

The online silent auction opens TODAY May 26 at 10 a.m. EST and remains open through June 9 at 4 p.m. EST, leading into the live hybrid auction during the Waste Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.

We encourage our industry partners to browse the auction, place a bid and support the research and education initiatives shaping a more sustainable future for waste and recycling. Every contribution helps drive innovation and progress across our industry.
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