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5 key Pennsylvania waste organizations oppose state e-waste legislation
The groups say that a proposed amendment to a 2010 e-waste law will not solve the state's problems.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2016 -
Dow Chemical
Dow consults with recyclers to announce new flexible packaging design
The new technology now allows certain types of food pouches to be recycled through store drop-off programs.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016 -
New research finds potential for turning plastic waste into fuel
Chemists have identified a way to break down polyethylene, and have tested it on bags, bottles, and film.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016 -
Thousands of refrigerators pile up at Canadian landfill after massive fire
As residents return to homes in Fort McMurray that had no power for a month, many refrigerators are full of rotten food and beyond use.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016 -
California looks for ways to dispose millions of dead trees, prevent wildfires
Many disagree on what should be done with the trees that have been killed by the state's drought and bark beetle epidemic.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016 -
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Report: Solar panel recycling may be worth $15B by 2050
As solar use expands rapidly, the report calls for the early development of collection systems to help close the loop.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016 -
Iowa DNR still struggling to implement alternative landfill management program
The Environmental Management System aims for a more holistic approach to recycling, but many operators find the program too burdensome.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2016 -
Sponsored by Call2Recycle
Why recycling is not enough
Recycling can be seen as the defining strategy to reducing waste and minimizing the environmental impact, but optimal solutions for waste management are far more subtle and complex.
June 21, 2016 -
Dell announces fast progress toward recycling and sustainability goals
The company says it is more than 70% of the way toward using 50 million pounds of recycled plastic by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Talkin' Trash: Quotes from Nestle, Calstart, a California mayor
"I realize we are not going to eat the elephant all in one bite ..."
By Deborah Barrington • June 17, 2016 -
Owner of Los Angeles recycling facility that went up in flames had multiple felonies
The site, which was engulfed in a three-alarm fire for more than 30 hours, had a history of improper storage charges.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2016 -
Georgia transfer station expansion approved, on condition community concerns addressed
Liberty Roll-Offs and Recycling has agreed to improvements that could ease tension with local residents.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2016 -
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Experts break down methodology behind recycling rates, caution against comparisons
The report challenges the EPA's national recovery rate of 34%, estimating the rate is closer to 28%.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2016 -
Study shows new potential for solving ocean plastic crisis
Research has found that debris can eventually escape large gyres and make collection easier.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
Counties adapt to struggling Illinois e-waste program
E-waste has been banned from landfills since 2012, but low commodity prices have made recycling a challenge.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
North Carolina Senate votes to repeal state e-waste program
If passed as written, the bill would reverse a landfill ban on electronics and eliminate recycling programs.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
Iowa city performs waste characterization study to optimize energy recovery
Ames wants to better understand what is in its unique mixed waste stream.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
Portland, ME looks at revamping collection operation
Maine's largest city aims to keep its pay-as-you-throw system and move to more modern bins.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
OSHA fines New Jersey scrap recycler again for serious violations
Park Stein Inc. was hit with more than $121,000 in penalties for the latest in a series of ongoing violations.
By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2016 -
Judge allows potentially hazardous Minneapolis metal shredder to stay open
The state had hoped to shut down Northern Metal Recycling and hasn't given up.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2016 -
Association of Plastics Recyclers refreshes design guidelines with 2 goals
The aim is to increase supply and enhance the quality of plastics in the recycling stream.
By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2016 -
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NYC bag fee postponed to allow for further negotiations with state
Leaders from the State Assembly and New York City Council have pushed the fee's start date to February.
By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2016 -
Atlanta division of recycler QRS files for bankruptcy
The PET recycling company will continue operations at its St. Louis and Baltimore facilities.
By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2016 -
Three-alarm Washington recycling fire burns for two days
The site has a history of fire hazards and more than 100 firefighters were required to extinguish the blaze.
By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2016 -
Report says West Virginia capital's recycling program operates at a loss
Charleston faces the conundrum of low participation and high recycling costs.
By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2016
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