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Redivivus and Re-New-Able Technologies Partner to Establish Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Illinois

January 6, 2025 | Featured | Industry News |
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On Dec. 30, 2024, Lithium-ion Battery Recyclers Redivivus and Re-New-Able Technologies announced a partnership to establish Illinois’ first scalable Lithium-ion Battery Recycling facility. Re-New-Able, headquartered in Hazel Crest, Ill., is leading this initiative, combining Los Angeles-based Redivivus’ advanced recycling technology with its commitment to sustainable innovation. The partnership includes a purchase order for the Redi-Shred process, supported by...

Revolution Sustainable Solutions Acquires Island Plastics

December 19, 2024 | Featured | Industry News |
On Thursday, Dec. 12, Revolution Sustainable Solutions, a company that provides sustainable materials and recycling solutions, announced the acquisition of Island Plastics, which produces 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) linear low-density and low-density polyethylene (LLDPE/LDPE) film grade resin. According to Revolution’s press release, the company aims to boost its commitment to sustainable loop solutions and expand...

How to Sell Safety When Recruiting Drivers

December 18, 2024 | Featured | Safety |
Most drivers want to work at a carrier that pays a decent wage, provides a safe and secure environment, and is compassionate. Many carriers are good at marketing the first of these issues when recruiting drivers but tend to not market the others. Do you have good and safe equipment? Driver frustration with vehicles and...

How ReMA’s Pathways Program Opens Doors for A New Generation of Recyclers

December 16, 2024 | Featured | Workforce Development |
For the last two semesters, Manitoba Corp. has had a new intern working with the company thanks to the Recycled Materials Association’s (ReMA) Pathways Program. Changtong Wu, a student at the University of Michigan has been working remotely for the Buffalo, NY-based company, helping lead Manitoba’s ESG efforts to improve its rankings on a site...

EPA Releases Proposed Draft 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges

December 16, 2024 | Featured | Regulatory Compliance | Safety |
On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Federal Register notice announcing availability of a proposed draft 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges (MSGP). EPA is requesting comment on its proposed draft 2026 MSGP on or before Feb. 11, 2025. Like the current 2021 MSGP, the 2026 MSGP would apply...

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