The specifications are intended to assist in scrap commodities trading and are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect an evolving range of commercially recyclable materials.

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Millions of tons of textiles are landfilled because hurdles remain to recycling them on a large scale. Two consortia are moving the industry forward.

Bulk-solid waste materials present unique handling challenges. Presented here is a discussion on how to navigate those ...