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EREF launches SCrAP project to quantify food waste in schools
The foundation is looking for volunteers from K-12 schools throughout the country to track cafeteria waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Indiana county to sue electronics recycler for alleged breach of contract
Great Lakes Electronics has stopped taking the county's e-waste because it says the financial terms are no longer viable.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2016 -
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Manufacturer says flexible packaging disposal may require a range of methods
Packaging and label maker LPS Industries makes the case that there will never be one "silver bullet" for the material stream.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
London chefs wage war on polystyrene packaging
A letter co-signed by some of the city's top restaurateurs call on newly elected Mayor Sadiq Khan to ban the material.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
Plastic recycler and 3D printer heading to International Space Station
A U.S. aerospace company won a NASA contract to develop potentially game-changing technology.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
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BioEnergy Hawaii to begin construction on $50M resource recovery facility next year
The mixed waste processing project aims to divert 70% of incoming material from the local landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
With recycling contamination on the rise, England attempts same solutions as in US
The amount of rejected material vexes the Brits. Will fines and education help?
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
EPA adds waste features to Energy Star building management program
The agency's Portfolio Manager program now gives property managers the ability to track 29 types of waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Toronto targets multi-unit buildings to reach 70% diversion
About half of the city's population lives in multi-unit buildings that have a 27% diversion rate as compared to a 65% rate for single-family homes.
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Indiana county moves forward with composting pilot for frozen food waste
The Lake County operation plans to process 2,000 pounds of material per month as part of a larger zero waste plan.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Synthetic rubber could make tires more easily recyclable
The material could make disposal operations easier for a large portion of the industry.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
USDA researchers turn milk protein into film packaging alternative
The protein casein can be used to created edible, biodegradable packaging in place of standard plastic wrappers.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Scientists pursue fungi recycling method for rechargeable batteries
A team from the University of South Florida found a way for mold to break down the ubiquitous lithium-ion battery.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
APBA poll: Californians want bag fees to support environmental fund over retailers
Results show support for Proposition 65, the lesser known of two bag initiatives up for a vote this fall.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
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Rhode Island broadens use of Recycle Across America labels
The state will now offer material to private businesses and institutions in addition to schools.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Fire Rover highlights lack of data surrounding North American facility fires
Through rough estimations, the company approximates that well over 1,500 facility fires happen across the U.S. and Canada annually.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 18, 2016 -
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Waste Management study weighs environmental benefits of recycling
The study suggests haulers may want to consider moving away from weight-based goals.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Charlotte, NC program aims to reduce waste in low-income, minority communities
The "Healthy Communities" project will focus on food education and reducing food waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Greenpeace survey: Phone manufacturers should take more responsibility for recycling
The majority of survey respondents said companies release too many models and should make it easier to repair existing ones — which could in-turn reduce e-waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016 -
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Dallas increases social media usage to boost low diversion rates
The city, which currently has a 21% diversion rate, has a long way to go to reach its 2020 goal of 40%.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Texas Recycling Inc. moves to new location, broadens commodity portfolio
The multi-generational company has expanded beyond paper and plastics to now handle metals.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
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ACC study: More than 60% of country can recycle multiple categories of plastic
The findings are important evidence for companies that want to market their products as recyclable.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Waste Management to temporarily run Ann Arbor, MI recycling — and environmentalists aren't happy
Local environmentalists argue that Waste Management's views on recycling aren't in-line with the city's diversion goals.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 12, 2016 -
Company announces non-toxic leaching method for e-waste
Mineworx says its formula can remove metals from circuit boards more safely than using cyanide.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Truck driver arrested in California for allegedly transporting $11K of outside recyclables
The state's Recycling Fraud Team struck again to stop the redemption of 7,000 pounds of bottles and cans.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016
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