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Recycling – Paper Focus
October 24, 2025 – Recycling Prices and Market Commentary
REB Market Intelligence released its October 24 update on recycling prices, covering paper, cardboard, plastics, cans, glass, and PRNs. The report highlights current market conditions, four‑week and three‑month averages, and industry commentary from The Recycling Association.
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October 24, 2025 – SMX Delivers Breakthrough Recycling Technology
SMX (NASDAQ: SMX) announced it has delivered on long‑promised recycling technology, embedding traceability into materials across the industrial chain. Partnerships with BASF, Redwave, and A*STAR highlight the platform’s role in advancing circular economy solutions.
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Paper & Pulp Innovation / Corporate Strategy
October 15, 2025 – NC State Study: Electric Power Could Bring Paper Mills to Net Zero
Researchers at NC State University published findings showing that replacing natural gas with electric and biomass power, combined with efficiency improvements, could help pulp and paper mills achieve net zero emissions.
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October 16, 2025 – New Method Could Boost Paper Industry Energy Efficiency
A study from Linköping University introduced a new measurement method to fairly compare fossil fuel consumption across pulp and paper mills. The approach could drive significant energy efficiency improvements under EU requirements.
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Tariffs & Trade Policy
October 18, 2025 – Trump 2.0 Tariff Tracker
Reed Smith’s Trade Compliance Resource Hub published an October 18 update tracking the latest U.S. tariff actions under the Trump administration. The analysis covers threatened and implemented tariffs, counter‑tariffs, and the use of IEEPA authorities.
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October 2025 – Paper & Plastic Packaging Industry Tariff Updates
KoalaGains released an October 2025 tariff report detailing a 35% U.S. tariff on most Canadian imports, including paper and plastic packaging products. Exemptions apply to goods qualifying under USMCA, underscoring the importance of origin certification.
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Did you know?
Recycling just one ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, and enough energy to power the average home for six months. Paper fibers can be recycled up to seven times before they become too short to use, making paper one of the most sustainable materials in circulation.
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