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Rumpke unveils $1M renovation at unique mixed glass recycling center
Renovations include extended conveyors, an enhanced dust collection system and a new technology to remove fine materials from glass.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Report calls out Denver's 'abysmal' recycling rate and advocates for zero waste plan
The city diverts 18% of residential material which advocates say is far below average for the region.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 16, 2016 -
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National recycling rate edges up to 34.6% according to EPA
The agency's latest Advancing Sustainable Materials Management report showed an increase for 2014.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
EPA: Recycling industry responsible for 757K jobs and billions in economic benefits
The agency's first Recycling Economic Impact Report in 15 years looks at data from 2007.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
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Report: Closed Loop Fund has boosted diversion with nearly $19M in investments
Since it started in 2014, Closed Loop has helped divert 50,000 tons of material and funded nine projects throughout the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
World Biogas Association officially launches at COP22
David Newman, former president of ISWA, will lead the group with a focus on biogas and anaerobic digestion.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How America Recycles Day has highlighted recycling as a nonpartisan priority
After 19 years, the industry "holiday" is still uniting communities in efforts to make the nation a more sustainable place to live.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
What OSHA inspectors are looking for during recycling facility visits
According to John Schumacher of Assurance, many common citations are easily preventable.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Recycling industry executive takes seat in Indiana House of Representatives
Carey Hamilton of the Indiana Recycling Coalition was elected to a seat with 52% of the vote.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
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EnviroPure to help University of Illinois process 90% of campus food waste
The campus is using six units across more than 12 dining facilities to turn organics into greywater.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Plastic Recycling employee killed while trying to unclog machine
The incident highlights the importance of employee safety practices and keeping various materials out of the waste stream.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
FCC awarded contract to process recyclables from Dallas suburb
Material from University Park, TX will be processed at a new MRF in Dallas set to open in 2017.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
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Republic, US Chamber of Commerce to team up with major retailers for 'circular economy pilot'
The pilot project will be launched in January in a currently unspecified U.S. city.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Oregon DEQ: Recovery rates dipped, waste generation increased in 2015
The state says it has "moved in directions opposite from its goals" and calls for more waste reduction.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Recyclers are ready to dispose of campaign yard signs
Haulers and municipalities in many states are spreading the word that the signs shouldn't be tossed in the trash.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Valet Waste allegedly trashing recyclables at multiple Northwest apartment complexes
The hauler charges extra for recycling services even though witnesses say items have been mixed with refuse at many apartment complexes.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
MRF survey: Single-stream now main type of processing in the US
New research from Governmental Advisory Associates shows the switch has increased throughput while also increasing residue rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Will rewritable paper be the next big challenge for paper recyclers?
Researchers from Shandong University in China have developed "rewritable paper" made out of tungsten oxide in efforts to reduce paper waste.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 7, 2016 -
New Utah-based MRF will accept 220 various materials from 6 states
The new facility from Revolve will accept construction debris, unsorted glass and other undesirable categories of material.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016 -
4 conservation groups compile list of California's 'most harmful plastic products'
The Plastics BAN (Better Alternatives Now) List targets single-use items which it says are polluting the environment.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Northeast recyclers: Organics collection is not recycling — and it is not free
Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council's fall conference offered lessons from one of the country's leading regions in organics recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Wisconsin kicks off statewide recycling awareness campaign
The "12 Days of America Recycles Day" will prepare residents to practice proper recycling habits leading up to Nov. 15.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 3, 2016 -
APR: Plastic bottle recycling rate down by a fraction amid tough climate
Domestic processing capacity is up, though lightweighting and low commodity prices remain a challenge.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Repair and reuse may be future of e-waste, but CRTs are unwelcome reminder of past
CRT units were repeatedly singled out as problematic during an e-waste session at the Northeast Recycling Council's fall conference.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Aqua Metals produces ingots of pure lead in 'clean' recycling method
The company successfully tested its AquaRefining method at scale in Nevada to create 99.99% pure recycled lead from batteries.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2016
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