What’s happening in the world of scrap recycling—and what’s around the corner?
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Football season reignites debates about artificial turf. Whether slippery, hard turf contributes to athlete injuries isn’t the only controversy, however. With the increasing focus on sustainability, more people are weighing the environmental impact of artificial...
Cooling temperatures and shorter days mean it’s time to deal with falling leaves that cover the lawn. Thanks to the focus on sustainability, we know there are better options than blowing leaves into plastic bags to have hauled to the landfill. Gardening...
National Fire Prevention Month has been commemorated every October for more than 100 years. This year, the annual observance dedicated to fire awareness and safety is especially significant to scrap metal recyclers given the rise in scrap yard fires and efforts...
Concerns about the growing volume of discarded textiles heading to landfills has made textile recycling a new focus for governments, environmental groups and individuals focused on sustainability. Retailers, state and local governments, charitable organizations,...
A top European copper producer recently announced a massive metals theft that has industry observers questioning the security and inventory management of the metals sector. German company Aurubis AG on Aug. 31 reported that it was the victim of a huge metals scam. ...