China Ban on Scrap Imports Could Limit Recycling Options for USA



Restrictions Would Have a Devastating Impact on U.S. Scrap Recycling Industry



November 15 marked America Recycles Day, yet this year there is cause for concern. China recently announced its intent to ban the import of certain recyclable materials by year end.  Adina Renee Adler, Sr. Director of Government Relations and International Affairs at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. discusses China’s intentions and what they mean to recycling. Read more

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