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UPDATE: Tucson approves increase in collection fees to cover lost revenue
Revenue has dropped from about $1.9 million five years ago to $405,260 for this year to date.
By Arlene Karidis • May 19, 2016 -
How Taiwan became a world leader in recycling
The island nation's 55% diversion rate is among the best in the world, thanks to a national strategy.
By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2016 -
Canada Fibers' newest MRF may evolve into mixed-waste operation
The company is currently in the process of retrofitting the 100,000-square-foot facility.
By Kristin Musulin • May 18, 2016 -
Chicago residents still struggling with new recycling rules
The city hasn't allowed plastic bags in recycling containers since last year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
Seattle apartment residents face recycling challenges due to space restrictions
Certain buildings are exempt from the program because they lack space for separate dumpsters.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Dutch inventor launches project to spur at-home plastic recycling revolution
Dave Hakkens, a 27-year-old inventor, offers free designs for home recycling machines through his project Precious Plastic.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Minnesota county embarks on detailed waste characterization study
Hennepin County must find ways to surpass its nearly 50% diversion rate to meet state goals.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Community worried after Albuquerque, NM recycling facility catches fire — again
The Bernalillo County Fire Department said this is the 11th time they've responded to a fire at the facility in the past 10 years.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Study: Austin reaches 42% diversion rate in 2015, falls short of goal
The city will need to boost recycling efforts if it wishes to reach its zero waste goal by 2040.
By Kristin Musulin • May 13, 2016 -
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Michigan Senate passes bill to prohibit local bag bans
The bill would prevent bans or fees on any bags, cups, bottles, or packaging throughout the state.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016 -
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Textile recycling startup teams with Levi Strauss to create jeans from post-consumer waste
Seattle-based Evrnu's prototype is made from post-consumer cotton, requiring 98% less water than jeans made from new cotton.
By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016 -
Basel Action Network/MIT
Deep DiveTracking the international journey of the United States' deadly e-waste
Basel Action Network Executive Director Jim Puckett explains how his watchdog organization caught recyclers and manufacturers red-handed in fraudulent e-waste exports.
By Kristin Musulin • May 12, 2016 -
Report: UK waste industry needs greater policy support from government
The Environmental Services Association report emphasizes the economic benefits of moving toward a circular economy.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
US Glass Recycling Coalition garners support from waste haulers, beverage giants
The new coalition, co-founded by the Glass Packaging Institute, includes more than 20 partners from across the supply chain.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
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Massachusetts education pilot aims to solve national recycling contamination issues
The Recycling Partnership is leading a directly targeted program in four Massachusetts communities to change behavior.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
Study: Lidless recycling bins are major sources of litter in Portland, ME
Overflowing bins may be costing the Maine city thousands of dollars each year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016 -
Maine recyclers warned of plastic bottles containing methamphetamine remnants
The DEA has confirmed many cases in which bottles, collected for recycling, have contained residue from meth-making.
By Kristin Musulin • May 9, 2016 -
AF&PA: US paper recycling rate increases to 66.8% in 2015
The American Forest & Paper Association members have set a goal of 70% paper recovery by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • May 9, 2016 -
N.E.W. aquires Fulcrum to expand plastics portfolio in Midwest
The acquisition will bring additional product offerings to the company’s custom blow plastics customers.
By Arlene Karidis • May 6, 2016 -
Green Festivals, Inc.
Deep DiveHow Green Festival rakes in the green for aspiring, sustainable entrepreneurs
The event is described as an experiential platform with an educational component and businesses can show just about anything as long as the products are truly green, easily accessible, and affordable.
By Arlene Karidis • May 5, 2016 -
Lincoln, NE waste haulers anticipate landfill ban, prepare to offer recycling services
Customers are "growing like dandelions" said a company owner.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016 -
Nespresso expands UPS partnership to recycle coffee pods in 48 states
The manufacturer provides pre-paid recycling bags to mail the capsules to one of 88,000 UPS drop-off sites.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016 -
CalRecycle awards $5.7M in grants to tackle illegal tire dumping
The grants help cover costs associated with inspection of storage facilities, law enforcement, surveillance, and employee training.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016 -
Machinex
Machinex changes ownership, revamps managerial sales team
The restructuring of Machinex's internal staff will help keep the company competitive in the sorting technology market, according to a press statement.
By Kristin Musulin • May 4, 2016 -
CalRecycle accuses Waste Management subsidiary, 11 other companies of $14M in deposit fraud
CalRecycle and the Department of Justice have sent a clear message that there will be consequences if the state's container deposit system is cheated.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016
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