Articles by Ken McEntee

NWRA asks Pence to intercede on China

The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) has asked for Vice President Mike Pence’s help in working with China on that country’s restrictions on importation of recyclables. A letter to… Thank you for checking us…


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Chinese mill orders new containerboard line

An unnamed Chinese mill in Zhejiang Province, China, has ordered a new recycled containerboard line, announced Valmet Oyj, the vendor that will supply the equipment. Valmet said the high-speed board… Thank you for checking us…


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Chinese scrap policy creates global market ripples

China’s new policies regulating the importation of scrap paper and other recyclables has pushed down prices and caused international exporters to seek alternative markets, according to traders reporting national market… Thank you for checking us…


100 percent inspections announced in China

Between now and June 4, 2018, every container of scrap received from the U.S. at Chinese ports will be emptied and inspected, China Certification and Inspection Group (CCIC) North America… Thank you for checking us…






ISRI, SWANA to host MRF Summit

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) will partner on the first-ever 2018 MRF Summit, to be held at SWANA’s WasteCon… Thank you for checking us…


Mixed paper

Market report: Mixed paper piling up

By Ken McEntee Mixed paper continued to pile up across the U.S., with much of it going into landfills. The domestic value of the material has literally dropped to zero… Thank you for checking us…