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6 days ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Two American waste management industry groups, the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) have signed an agreement strengthening their commitment to collaboration on key industry issues, including safety, education, and advocacy. The agreement outlines a framework for joint efforts to improve industry safety outcomes, enhance professional education and training, and align on critical public policy priorities.
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6 days ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Ontario’s Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) has fined three producers a total of $2.78 million for failing to meet their 2023 targets for recycling single-use batteries. This is the first time the authority has fined battery makers.
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1 week ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
London, Ontario-based plastics recycler Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. and Canadian agriculture producer responsibility organization (PRO) Cleanfarms Inc. are exploring chemical recycling of farm-generated plastic waste.
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1 week ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Samsung Electronics is being honoured with the 2025 Design for Recycling (DFR) Award by the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) for its Galaxy S25, one its latest flagship smartphone models. “Through the design of its Galaxy S25, Samsung has proven to be a leader in integrating design for recycling principles into every phase of a product, from design to end of life,” said ReMA president Robin Wiener. “We rely on cellphones every day to prove unparalleled access to the world.
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1 week ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Operation Clean Sweep, which is jointly administered by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC), has released its 2024 OCS Global Impact Report. The industry-led program helps companies move toward zero plastic resin loss and is active in more than 65 countries worldwide.
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1 week ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Clean Harbors Canada Inc. was convicted in Sarnia, Ont., for failing to comply with a ministry approval by failing to conduct geotechnical monitoring during the excavation of a waste-holding basin. The company was fined $100,000 plus a victim fine surcharge of $25,000, and given 90 days to pay. The company owns and operates a large hazardous waste disposal site in Corunna, St. Clair Township, in the County of Lambton.
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1 week ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Autocar has introduced a new driver assistance product specifically designed for waste collection trucks. The manufacturer says its ADAM (Advanced Driver Assist Module) is the first fully OEM-integrated Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) engineered for the refuse and recycling industry. ADAM is intended to automate and provide as much coverage as possible to make it safer for operators and easier for them to protect themselves and others.
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1 week ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a broad group of chemicals that includes both polymers and non-polymers used in many applications, from transport to consumer products. A new report from IDTechEx, “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 2025: Emerging Applications, Alternatives, Regulations”, focuses on current and future regulations surrounding the broader PFAS family and specific individual PFAS.
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1 week ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Recology has installed artificial intelligence-enabled robotic sorters at its Seattle Material Recovery Facility (MRF). The newly deployed system from supplier Glacier addresses two major challenges in recycling – contamination and material loss. The robots provide real-time data to align recycling with commodity pricing, helping MRFs and businesses maximize the value of recovered materials.
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1 week ago | 
wasterecyclingmag.ca | Emily Atkins
Foresight Canada is now accepting applications for its fifth annual Foresight 50, a spotlight on the 50 cleantech companies across Canada that offer the best prospects to investors around the world. The initiative highlights companies with solutions to tackle the world’s biggest environmental and economic challenges.
