Recycling: Page 116
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National survey shows Americans stand behind recycling
82% of consumers in a recent survey said all or some of their neighbors participated regularly in recycling collections.
By Arlene Karidis • April 7, 2016 -
Report: California redemption centers lost $20M in 2015
An outdated payment system is at least one reason why the state has only 1,800 centers left.
By Arlene Karidis • April 7, 2016 -
Normal, IL hires Henson Disposal and Recycling for C&D waste to help reach diversion target
McLean County has been inching closer to its goal of a 40% recycling rate, as it is currently holding at 37%.
By Arlene Karidis • April 6, 2016 -
New Jersey legislators renew push for bottle deposit bill
A2281 is opposed by the beverage industry and the Association of New Jersey Recyclers, but the Sierra Club and the Container Recycling Institute support it.
By Arlene Karidis • April 6, 2016 -
CP Group to build Waste Pro single-stream recycling facility in Sarasota, FL
The MRF will take in materials from the region to include cardboard containers, mixed paper, news print, and plastic containers.
By Arlene Karidis • April 5, 2016 -
Alabama Environmental Council brings glass recycling back to Birmingham
The operation will collect large volumes and sell it locally for reuse.
By Arlene Karidis • April 5, 2016 -
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UNF psychological experiment shows surprising correlation between politics and recycling
The study, involving a sample of 231 college students, was to test if behavioral "nudges" toward being environmentally-friendly can backfire.
By Kristin Musulin • April 4, 2016 -
Pratt Industries opens fourth 100% recycled paper mill, marking largest US investment
The $260 million, 250,000-square-foot paper mill is "the most modern in the world,” said Pratt Chairman Anthony Pratt during a grand opening ceremony.
By Arlene Karidis • April 4, 2016 -
Waste Management has closed 1/5 of its recycling facilities since 2014
"We have to shutter some plants. We have to be more efficient in our processing. If we can do that, we can continue to make money," said Waste Management CEO David Steiner to CNBC.
By Kristin Musulin • April 1, 2016 -
Colorado city launches 'Click & Haul' program to deal with bulky waste
The Click & Haul program is a tweaked version of what started as occasional spring collections—which proved to be too costly.
By Arlene Karidis • April 1, 2016 -
New toolkit aims to teach the 'how and why' of foodservice packaging recycling
The toolkit targets foodservice establishments, local governments, and MRF operators to increase packaging recovery.
By Arlene Karidis • March 31, 2016 -
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Michigan governor signs bill to establish recycling data collection system
The bill will require recyclers to submit records of collection volumes annually or quarterly to the Department of Environmental Quality.
By Arlene Karidis • March 31, 2016 -
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Deep DiveGood things come in plant packages: How 'bioplastics' could become mainstream
The race to develop and commercialize 100% biobased plastics has been on for years, with manufacturers seeking freedom from fossil fuel dependency and access to cleaner, renewable feedstocks.
By Arlene Karidis • March 31, 2016 -
Several Maine towns mull over decisions for waste disposal contracts
There is little support to stick with PERC, leaving the big decision of who to enter a new contract with: ecomaine or MRC.
By Arlene Karidis • March 31, 2016 -
Exports of plastics, ferrous metals, aluminum see significant decline in early 2016
The most dramatic decline was in ferrous scrap, with 552,000 metric tons being exported in January 2016—a 47% drop from January 2015.
By Arlene Karidis • March 30, 2016 -
CalRecycle distributes $5.3M in grants for California road repairs using recycled tires
The tire recycling program and grants have diverted 38 million tires from landfills, using them not only for road surfaces, but also for civil engineering projects.
By Arlene Karidis • March 30, 2016 -
Louisville, KY invests $350K for a 10-year solid waste management plan
The municipality is calling in multiple stakeholders to help shape the plan aimed to help the region meet its 90% diversion goal by 2042.
By Arlene Karidis • March 29, 2016 -
Nebraska town invests in landfill shredder to reduce waste volume by 75%
While the shredder comes with a $500,000 price tag, the town projects cost savings in the long run.
By Arlene Karidis • March 29, 2016 -
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Ohio University continues recycling legacy through grant opportunities
The university is working to reduce landfilling, increase recycling opportunities, and grow the culture of sustainability on campus and across Southeast Ohio.
By Arlene Karidis • March 28, 2016 -
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ARCA Recycling awarded utility contracts in 5 states
The company latched onto some of these contracts after providing short-term support to utilities impacted by the closing of appliance recycler Jaco Environmental Inc.
By Arlene Karidis • March 28, 2016 -
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Record number of hypodermic needles threaten Penn Waste workers
Medical facilities have not been the source of the improperly disposed waste; rather most of the waste is believed to be dumped by consumers with medical conditions.
By Arlene Karidis • March 28, 2016 -
Massachusetts may replace 33-year-old bottle deposit law with industry container fee
The proposed fee would expire once about $114 million has been generated for recycling programs, which opponents say would not come close to paying for such initiatives.
By Arlene Karidis • March 28, 2016 -
Rhode Island bill aims to implement EPR on printed paper and packaging
If passed, the bill would require brand owners to nearly double the recycling rate for PPP over the course of two years.
By Kristin Musulin • March 23, 2016 -
Arizona Public Service Co. gives second life to state's scrap metal
The company is salvaging historical architectural materials deemed worth "upcycling" and preserving from their facilities.
By Arlene Karidis • March 23, 2016 -
CP Group to help Iowa county switch from dual-stream system to single-stream MRF
The system should capture at least 95% of the recyclables coming from the 75,000 households Waste Commission of Scott County serves, processing 20,000 tons a year.
By Arlene Karidis • March 23, 2016
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