November 2019

RECYCLE Act introduced in U.S. senate

Bipartisan legislation that would create a federal grant program to educate residents about recycling has been introduced to the U.S. senate. S-2941 – the RECYCLE Act, was introduced by U.S.… Thank you for checking us…




Recycling infrastructure bill introduced to congress

A bill that would allocate $500 million toward improving the residential recycling infrastructure has been introduced into the House of Representatives. HR 5115, the Realizing the Economic Opportunities and Values… Thank you for checking us…



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Rail traffic down through November 9

Through the week ending November 9, U.S. and North American rail traffic was down compared to the same time last year, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported. For the… Thank you for checking us…


Exports

Long Beach reports second best October, LA port down

Fueled by higher U.S. exports compared to a year ago, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) reported its second busiest October in its 108-year history. However, POLB said, tariffs continued… Thank you for checking us…



WestRock expects stable OCC market

Old corrugated container (OCC) prices are projected to remain at present levels through spring, with a modest increase during the summer or fall 2020, according to a WestRock executive. Ward… Thank you for checking us…


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Sonoco projects $35 OCC for 2020

By Ken McEntee The present old corrugated container (OCC) price of about $35 per ton is likely to stand through the new year, Sonoco Products Co. projects. Speaking on a… Thank you for checking us…