Contamination in Recycling May Cause Rejection in Markets

A looming Chinese import ban on recyclable materials due to unacceptable rates of contamination may potentially impact recycling programs across the United States.

Many news items have reported on the ban, which is to take effect with the beginning of 2018, and its potential impacts. One such article may be found at https://www.bna.com/looming-chinese-import-n57982088001/.

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