waste360

Chemical recycling is facing mounting challenges in Europe and the U.S., as recent plant closures and project cancellations underscore the industry’s struggle to achieve commercial viability.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing wind turbine blade recycling as the renewable energy sector grapples with mounting sustainability challenges, according to BCC Research's new AI Impact on Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Market - BCC Pulse Report.

The REMADE Institute, a 150-member public-private partnership established in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, today announced $4.86 million in new technology research, selecting 10 new research demonstration, verification and validation (DV&V) projects as part of the Institute's latest round of funding.

Waste Connections reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results, driven by strong operational execution, margin expansion and continued pricing strength.

The waste and recycling industry still faces major challenges, from PFAS and landfill capacity to lithium-ion battery fires, but recycling's transformation over the past decade shows what's possible. Investments in domestic infrastructure, technology, and consumer education have strengthened the industry and offer valuable lessons for solving today's most pressing waste manageme...