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Alternative mindset: alternative fuels are coming soon to a MRF near you.		Nov 1, 2007	2028
A closer look: developing markets for plastics from electronics may be a greater challenge than refining optical sorting technology.		Nov 1, 2007	1714
Turning gray: recyclers have noticed a shift in the sourcing of white goods.		Aug 1, 2007	1450
Aftermath: C&D recyclers play an important role in storm cleanup.		Aug 1, 2007	1552
World market: the booming ferrous scrap market continues to revolve around China.		Apr 1, 2007	2013
Gaining weight: thick, heavy bales can be a solution to thin paper recycling margins.		Feb 1, 2007	1305
Tricky trio: baler operators must scrutinize baling wire, maintenance and energy operating costs.		Feb 1, 2007	1177
Shipping paradox: Ocean trips to China for $12 per ton give pause to those paying $30 per ton to ship via rail.		Dec 1, 2006	1344
Over-inflated: demand has been exceeding supply in the off-road tire market.		Nov 1, 2006	1649
Making the cut: recyclers and manufacturers offer buying tips for ferrous shears and balers.		Sep 1, 2006	2269
Treasure trove: precious metals are zooming to values that may soon have recyclers seeking buried treasure.		Jun 1, 2006	2316
Advancing quickly: California's Advanced Steel Recovery pushes process improvements and Web-based Transactions.		Mar 1, 2006	1897
Rotten business: hurricane-damaged appliances offer an opportunity that is not for the faint of heart.	Column	Dec 1, 2005	1397
Rolling steady: much like the Great Prairie, Midwest recycling markets have been level this year.		Sep 1, 2005	1889
Spring forward: attractive platinum metals group pricing has caught the attention of recyclers who handle scrap converters.		Jun 1, 2005	2211
Sweetening the deal: the recycling community in the Southeast has successfully tied recycling programs to economic development, making them easier for legislators to stomach.		Apr 1, 2005	2290
Shining on in 2005: the copper market continues to shine. (Commodity Focus).		Mar 1, 2005	2025
Proceed with caution: a recent LME downturn may not reflect aluminum scrap's genuine strength.		Feb 1, 2005	1844
Revved up.		Jan 1, 2005	2065
Protect and serve: maintaining mobile equipment fleets yields minimal downtime.		Nov 1, 2004	1264
Holy grail: the quest to establish high-value end markets remains a top goal for tire recyclers.		Oct 1, 2004	1869
Warm glow: red metals reach equilibrium while the ferrous spike attracts attention.		Sep 1, 2004	2144
Tuned up: the flow of catalytic converters is running steady as platinum group metals prices gain momentum.	Editorial	Jun 1, 2004	2235
Sonic echo: after a sustained boom, ferrous scrap prices finally slope downward.		May 1, 2004	2592
Spring thaw: hot prices help Northeast recyclers spring out of winter's deep freeze.		Apr 1, 2004	2379
High yield: quality, not quantity, often vexes secondary fiber users seeking a high pulping yield.		Apr 1, 2004	1877
Swept up: furor over plastic bags tumbling across the landscape sweeps South Africa.		Apr 1, 2004	897
Coiled and ready: high demand and lowered production make short-term pricing look bright for red metals.	Cover Story	Mar 1, 2004	1641
The road ahead: scrap recyclers glimpse their future in today's vehicles and appliances.	Cover Story	Feb 1, 2004	1474
Taking off: nickel alloys are in demand, while aircraft orders could help titanium take off. It appears as if the atmosphere for specialty metals is improving.		Jan 1, 2004	1732
In the market: a tepid construction scene frees up heavy equipment inventories for other buyers.	Editorial	Nov 1, 2003	2155
A steady beat: materials generation is flat but steady in the Midwest, while most curbside programs remain on the government menu.		Sep 1, 2003	1820
Platinum-gilded rollercoaster: precious metals--led by the platinum group--are behaving more wildly than their jewelry show room image conveys. (Commodity Focus).		Jun 1, 2003	2282
A recycling Mosiac the U.S. Southeast has some turbulent recycling issues to weather but a sound manufacturing base to come home to. (Regional Report).		Mar 1, 2003	2211
Material differences: makers of appliances and vehicles continue to work new materials into their product mix. (Materials Choices).		Jan 1, 2003	1861
Coming to terms: part of learning about material handling equipment includes adding to one's vocabulary. (Material Handling Equipment Focus).		Nov 1, 2002	790
Precious little change: stability (some would call it flatness) predominates in the precious metals markets. (Commodity Focus).	Statistical Data Included	Jun 1, 2002	2827
Shifting the focus; iron foundries feel the heat from competing aluminum operations as both metals chase the automotive market. (Consumer Focus).	Statistical Data Included	Mar 1, 2002	2012
Keeping the flame: aluminum scrap dealers and consumers keep their facilities charged up despite a tepid economy. (Cover Story).	Statistical Data Included	Feb 1, 2002	1580
Regaining altitude: demand for specialty metals has been muted for some time, but hope for an improved 2002 is widespread. (Commodity Focus).		Jan 1, 2002	2290