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            <title><![CDATA[PureFive® Resin Officially Qualifies as &quot;Recycled Content&quot; Following NJDEP Review]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT) announced a significant regulatory milestone: The Company’s PureFive® resin can now be recognized as “postconsumer recycled content” under the New Jersey Recycled Content Law (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.135 et seq.). This designation has been made by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) following a thorough review of PureCycle’s recycling process. This is a one-year conditional approval and positions PureCycle to be a critical supply partner for brands and manufacturers working to comply with the state’s recycled content requirements.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:48:56 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[More than 3 Million Aluminum Beverage Cans Recycled in the Latest Round of the Million Cans Recycling Contest]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Elementary school students across 14 states recycled more than 3 million aluminum beverage cans during the 2025-2026 Million Cans Recycling Contest, collectively diverting enough aluminum from landfills to build the airframe of a Boeing 737.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:37:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[e-Stewards Announces Recycle Global Exchange as new Enterprise Partner]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Today, e-Stewards, a leading certification for responsible electronic waste management, announced that Recycle Global Exchange (RGX), the neutral marketplace for companies to dispose of their enterprise assets, has joined the e-Stewards Enterprise Program.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:32:36 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Secure Shareholders Vote &quot;For&quot; Proposed Transaction with GFL Environmental]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/leading-independent-proxy-advisory-firms-iss-and-glass-lewis-recommend-secure-shareholders-vote-for-proposed-transaction-with-gfl-environmental]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. (&quot;SECURE&quot; or the &quot;Corporation&quot;) (TSX: SES) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (&quot;ISS&quot;) and Glass Lewis &amp; Co. (&quot;Glass Lewis&quot;), leading independent proxy advisory firms, have recommended that SECURE shareholders (&quot;Shareholders&quot;) vote &quot;FOR&quot; the special resolution approving the Corporation's previously announced transaction (the &quot;Transaction&quot;) with GFL Environmental Inc.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:24:59 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[California Gears Up for Nation's First Textiles EPR Program]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/california-gears-up-for-nation-s-first-textiles-epr-program]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[California is making history with the first U.S. law compelling fashion producers to manage their own waste. In this Waste360 Q&amp;A, California Product Stewardship Council’s Joanne Brasch breaks down the next steps for SB 707—the Responsible Textile Recovery Act—and how this law could reshape the industry.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:18:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Arlene Karidis</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[California city launches state's first fully electric trash and recycling fleet]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/fleet-technology/california-city-launches-state-s-first-fully-electric-trash-and-recycling-fleet]]></link>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Waste360 Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Project Zero Waste field trip connects students to real-world sustainability efforts]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/sustainability/project-zero-waste-field-trip-connects-students-to-real-world-sustainability-efforts]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Students from Valadez Middle School recently stepped beyond the classroom and into one of Orange County’s largest waste management facilities to learn firsthand how trash, recycling and composting systems operate.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Waste360 Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[SWANA Releases New ARF Report on Horizontal Landfill Gas Collection Systems]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) released a new report titled Horizontal Landfill Gas Collection Systems. This report provides updated guidance to assist solid waste professionals in designing, installing, and operating horizontal landfill gas (LFG) collection systems.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Penn researchers are turning food scraps into building materials — from pineapple peels to celery stalks]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/food-waste/penn-researchers-are-turning-food-scraps-into-building-materials-from-pineapple-peels-to-celery-stalks]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[At Penn’s DumoLab, researchers work to solve multiple problems: how to keep food waste out of landfills, make healthier building materials and tackle climate change.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:14:57 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Waste360 Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[WM Names Tara Hemmer Chief Operating Officer]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/wm-names-tara-hemmer-chief-operating-officer]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[WM has named Tara Hemmer as its new chief operating officer, elevating a leader who has long been shaping the industry and the people within it. A Waste360 Women Who Inspire award winner, Hemmer has built a reputation for operational excellence while putting people first.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Liz Bothwell</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[APR and RecyClass Mark Third Year of Progress in Driving Global Harmonization of Plastic Recyclability]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass published the third progress report of their collaboration, which aims to accelerate the global harmonization of plastic recyclability.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:43:10 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fleetio Joins 23XI Racing as Primary Partner with Corey Heim for Coca-Cola 600,  Bringing “Your Fleet’s New Pit Crew” to the Track]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/fleetio-joins-23xi-racing-as-primary-partner-with-corey-heim-for-coca-cola-600-bringing-your-fleet-s-new-pit-crew-to-the-track]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Fleetio, the leading fleet maintenance and optimization platform, announced today a partnership with 23XI Racing, headlined by Corey Heim, driver of the No. 67 Toyota Camry XSE, who will compete with Fleetio at the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, 2026. The partnership puts Fleetio’s “Your Fleet’s New Pit Crew” campaign on one of motorsports’ most demanding stages – a 600-mile proving ground where preparation, intelligence, and a team mindset decide who survives and who wins.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:41:15 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resources by EWS and Entro Industries Officially Deploy the HSS L65T Landfill Tipper]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/landfill/resources-by-ews-and-entro-industries-officially-deploy-the-hss-l65t-landfill-tipper]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[After years of focused development, countless miles traveled, and hundreds of landfill visits across North America, the HSS L65T is officially operating on the working face at a landfill in Oregon, deployed by Resources by EWS and Entro Industries.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:18:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen with Tracks for Enhanced Jobsite Mobility and Efficiency]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Vermeer is expanding its trommel screen lineup with the new TR6500TX, a new tracked unit in the company's extensive portfolio. The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. It is a powerful, versatile solution for material processing operations, including those in the compost, mulch and soil industries.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:11:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Arcwood Environmental Acquires Safeway Industrial Services and Safeway Environmental Services]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Arcwood Environmental (Arcwood), a national leader in sustainable waste management and environmental services, today announced that it has acquired Safeway—an Alabama-based, environmental services business. Safeway operates through two coordinated operations: Safeway Industrial Services, focused on specialized hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, and Safeway Environmental Services, focused on field and environmental services.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:18:01 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Apollo Funds Acquire Majority Stake in Noble Environmental, Inc.]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo Funds”) have acquired a majority interest in Noble Environmental, Inc. (“Noble Environmental” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated waste management platform headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:06:37 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[160+ Environmental and Health Groups Respond to Last-Minute Attempt by Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Others to Reopen EU Packaging Law]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/160-environmental-and-health-groups-respond-to-last-minute-attempt-by-coca-cola-mcdonald-s-and-others-to-reopen-eu-packaging-law]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A leaked letter signed by more than 100 food and beverage company CEOs, including Coca-Cola, Heineken, McDonald’s, Kraft Heinz and Mondelez, is calling on European Union institutions to delay and reopen key provisions of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), just months before implementation is set to begin in August 2026.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:03:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Human Composting is Reshaping End-of-life Choices]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/composting/how-human-composting-is-reshaping-end-of-life-choices]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As traditional burial and cremation costs rise, a third option is gaining traction: human composting. This process transforms the body into nutrient-rich soil through a controlled, microbe-driven system. The emerging practice has environmental advantages and is becoming a sustainable alternative for those seeking to leave a lighter footprint after death.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:54:37 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Robert Arner</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[WasteVision AI Integrates with Lytx to Expand Operational Visibility for Waste Haulers]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Waste haulers that are already using Lytx, a leader in video and safety-driven efficiency, can now add operational artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities through a new integration with WasteVision AI, according to a press release from the companies.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:50:07 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[How These Two Companies Are Challenging Foreign Lithium Dominance]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The electric vehicle (EV) and data center boom is driving demand for lithium-ion and sparking innovation to secure a domestic supply chain. Redwood Materials and American Battery Technology Company, both helmed by ex-Tesla engineers, are leading the charge.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Arlene Karidis</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Garbage Truck Market to Reach USD 24.8 Billion by 2035 as Electric Fleets, Smart Automation, and Sustainable Waste Collection Transform Municipal Infrastructure]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The global Garbage Truck Market is projected to grow from USD 15.9 billion in 2025 to USD 24.8 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the market's trajectory is being shaped by accelerating municipal fleet modernization, electrification initiatives, smart route optimization technologies, and rising investments in sustainable waste management infrastructure across urban regions worldwide.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:57:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[American Battery Technology Company Announces Record Breaking Revenue and First-Ever Positive Gross Margin in Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[American Battery Technology Company  (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated domestic critical mineral company that is commercializing its internally-developed technologies for both primary critical mineral manufacturing and secondary critical mineral recycling, released the financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (FY26) ended on March 31, 2026.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:36:27 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Waste &amp; Recycling M&amp;A Activity Reaches 178 Transactions as Operators Put More Tech Into Daily Work]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Waste and recycling M&amp;A activity reached 178 transactions in 2025, according to Capstone Partners’ early 2026 Waste &amp; Recycling Market Update. The slight uptick followed two straight years of lower deal volume, with the sector showing steady interest from buyers tied to route density, operational efficiency, and new service capabilities.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:31:31 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[May 2026 Business Report—First Quarter 2026 Solid Waste Highlights]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Over the past three weeks, the publicly traded solid waste companies reported their first quarter 2026 results and held follow-up conference calls. In this edition of the Business Report, we recap the highlights and explore the similarities and differences in the results and management commentary.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Leone Young</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[TOMRA launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext™ ecosystem with new deep learning applications]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[TOMRA Recycling has unveiled a breakthrough AI-native platform from PolyPerception and introduced two new North American deep learning applications for its award-winning GAINnext™ technology.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:36:51 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Driving the Circular Auto Model: The Future of Sustainable Mobility]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Tightening global environmental policies and the call for ambitious voluntary commitments are driving a transformation in the auto industry. OEM’s and their supply chain partners are rethinking lifecycle strategies from design to asset retirement. Legacy giant Toyota is propelling toward circularity via a multi-pathway strategy, targeting zero emissions across the vehicle life cycle by 2050.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:52:42 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Arlene Karidis</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sourgum Earns 2026 E+E Leader Award for Innovation in Sustainability]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Sourgum, the first fully managed marketplace for waste and recycling, has been named a winner in the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards. The annual program, now in its 14th year, recognizes companies delivering measurable progress in energy management, environmental performance, and sustainability.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:46:02 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Recycling Access Reaches 20% of U.S. Population for Paper Cups, Marking Major Progress]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[In a landmark achievement for sustainability, the Foodservice Packaging Institute has propelled U.S. recycling access for paper cups to a new high: 20% of the nation's population now lives in communities where both single-sided (hot drink) and double-sided (cold drink) paper cups are accepted for recycling.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Republic Services Posts Q1 2026 Results Driven by Income and EBITDA Growth]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Republic Services has reported its first-quarter earnings for 2026, noting earnings growth, margin expansion, and continued investment in acquisitions and shareholder returns despite ongoing volume pressures and lower recycled commodity prices.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:04:52 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[CARE Names 2025 Person, Recycler of the Year: Champions of Progress in the Carpet Recycling Industry]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[CARE announced winners of the Person and Recycler of the Year Awards for 2025 on May 5th in conjunction with the organization’s 24th Annual Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 2025 Person of the Year is David Bender, CEO of Circular Polymers by Ascend in Lincoln, California. The 2025 Recycler of the Year is California carpet manufacturer Bentley Mills. In addition, a Special Recognition Award went to Doug Mancosh, CEO of RISE Composite Technologies (now RISE® by CertainTeed).]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:09:49 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Does Sustainability Look Like at Chick-fil-A?]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A has exceeded its sustainability goals, reaching its original 2025 target of diverting 25 million pounds of food waste early.  All total, the 3,000-plus store chain has kept over 59 million pounds of food waste out of landfills since 2020.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:59:53 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Arlene Karidis</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[WRA Urges Waste Wood Segregation to Boost Recycling Rates]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA) is calling on waste producers to segregate waste wood at source, warning that contamination is limiting recycling potential and narrowing offtake options.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:56:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Environmental Advocates to Challenge Plastics Regulations in Court]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[CalRecycle, the state agency charged with protecting public health and the environment by reducing plastic pollution and increasing recycling, finalized weakened regulations for the state’s landmark packaging law, creating giant loopholes that undermine the law’s recycling and plastic reduction goals. Environmental groups plan to challenge the regulations.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Handshake Deal or Costly Mistake? Inside a $52M Waste Industry Dispute]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[A decades-long handshake deal in the waste industry led to a legal battle over ownership, fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment after a $52.2 million company sale. The case highlights the legal consequences when partnerships aren’t put in writing.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:19:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Barry Shanoff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Clean Harbors Posts Highest First-Quarter Revenue in Company History]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Clean Harbors, Inc. (Clean Harbors) released its first-quarter financial report for 2026, reporting the highest Q1 revenue results in company history as well as improved profitability across its operating segments, prompting the company to raise its full-year outlook for adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:05:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Five Facilities Earn Top ‘Gold’ Status For Turning More Glass Into New Bottles]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) announced today that it has recertified five materials recovery facilities (MRFs) at the Gold level, the highest designation within its MRF Certification Program. Gold level certification recognizes facilities that successfully capture, clean, and produce high-quality glass that can be used to make new bottles and products.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:49:09 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Circular Action Alliance Opens Public Comment Period on Responsible Markets (REM) Standard]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Circular Action Alliance (CAA) today announced the opening of a public comment period on a draft Certification Standard for Responsible Markets: For Recycling of Paper, Packaging, and Food Serviceware (REM Standard), a certification standard designed to support verification of REM requirements established under U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper, packaging and food serviceware.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:46:21 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Biogas Industry Certifies 15 More Digester Operators]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The American Biogas Council (ABC) today announced that 15 additional operator school students have earned their digester operator certification this spring after passing the organization’s rigorous Operator Certification exam. This latest cohort brings the total number of Certified Digester Operators nationwide to 75, further strengthening the skilled workforce that supports the safe and reliable operation of biogas systems across the United States.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:43:37 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ecowaste Solutions Pushes into Arkansas Delta with Strategic Shelton Sanitation Acquisition]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Ecowaste Solutions, a regional waste and recycling company operating across ten states, announced today the acquisition of Shelton Sanitation, establishing the company's first operations in Northeast Arkansas and creating an entry point into the growing Jonesboro metropolitan area.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:40:16 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[EPA Updates Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance: What It Means for MSW, Recycling, and Composting Operations]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an updated Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS, reopening a complex and evolving conversation for the municipal solid waste, recycling, and composting industry.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:31:15 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>NWRA Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[California Finally Approves Overhaul of Packaging EPR Rules]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[After several years of intense regulatory debate, California’s landmark SB 54 regulations are now in place. The rules are effective immediately while the law’s extended producer responsibility program (EPR), targeting single-use packaging and food service ware, officially launches in 2027.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:37:22 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Arlene Karidis</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ingram Equipment Company Joins the VTE Dealer Network, Expanding Support for Customers Across Alabama]]></title>
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                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meridian Waste Acquires A&amp;A Construction Waste Removal]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, today announced the successful asset acquisition of A&amp;A Construction Waste Removal, LLC (A&amp;A), a Sevierville, Tennessee-based provider of roll-off collection services. The transaction officially closed on May 1, 2026.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:41:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reworld™ Drives Local Environmental Impact Through Earth Month Initiatives]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/sustainability/reworld-drives-local-environmental-impact-through-earth-month-initiatives]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, observed Earth Month by mobilizing volunteer-driven cleanup, education, and beautification events. From springtime gardening projects to hosting an Earth Day poster contest, Reworld™ employees united with local community members to promote sustainability and make a difference where they live and work.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ecobat Completes Sale of Germany &amp; Austria Operations to Clarios, Marking Exit from European Lead Market]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, today announced the successful completion of the sale of its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions. The transaction encompasses Ecobat's facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:01:46 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ecowaste Solutions Completes Gulf Coast Corridor with Adams Sanitation Acquisition]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Ecowaste Solutions, a regional waste and recycling company operating across ten states, announced today the acquisition of Adams Sanitation, completing a contiguous collection and disposal corridor stretching from the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the sugar-white beaches of the Florida Panhandle.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:40:01 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Casella Reports Strong Q1 Results, Updates Full Year Outlook]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Casella Waste Systems (Casella) reported its 2026 Q1 earnings last week, noting solid revenue growth, margin expansion, and increased cash flow while raising its full-year outlook based on early acquisition activity and continued pricing strength.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:33:53 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[NSAC Statement on Approval of California’s SB 54 Regulations]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[NSAC applauds OAL and CalRecycle and calls for cost-effective implementation that delivers real-world outcomes across the value chain.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:07:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Machinex Unveils MIND™ at IFAT 2026: A Unified AI for System-Wide Recycling Performance]]></title>
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                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mobius Renewables Acquires Air Liquide’s Biogas Production Activities in the United States, France, Norway, and Sweden]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Mobius Renewables today announced the closing of the acquisition of Air Liquide’s biogas production activities in the United States, France, Norway, and Sweden. The acquisition includes six operating landfill gas-to-RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) sites in the U.S., five operating farm waste sites in France, and a 51% interest in Redo Biosolutions with production and distribution assets across Norway and Sweden.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:47:24 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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