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TerraCycle brings cigarette butt recycling to Columbia, MO
The city was particularly interested in reducing cigarette litter on the streets, which helps to keep its creeks clean.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 3, 2016 -
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Ohio county considers "waste mall' to receive, process, and sell salvageable materials
So far six "stores" plan to participate, joining under one roof and sharing equipment and facilities.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 3, 2016 -
San Mateo, CA launches pilot recycling, composting program while reducing trash collections
SBWMA residential and commercial customers divert about 50%, but the goal is to reach 75% diversion by 2020. The 3-month program is a way to help reach that mark.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 3, 2016 -
CBC report: New York organics collection plan will pose steep logistical, financial challenges
Key recommendations were expanding curbside collections and the installation of in-sink disposers in neighborhoods with sufficient wastewater treatment plant infrastructure.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 3, 2016 -
Plastics recyclers hit hard by low energy prices
One company owner said this has been a wake up call into the connection of commodities around the world and the dependency of the US economy on oil and gas.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 2, 2016 -
SPI launches Zero Net Waste program
The program, developed by a membership workgroup, is intended to provide guidance along the value chain in plastics.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 2, 2016 -
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Eureka Recycling, Waste Management competition raising issues beyond financial benefits
Both companies proposed the same revenue sharing split. But Eureka offered a lower processing cost and to waive its revenue share when processing costs outweigh the material's value.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 1, 2016 -
Arizona stakeholders battle over plastic bag ban while questioning cities' authority
"How can a legislature that constantly derides the federal government for getting involved ... tell cities what to do in regard to waste management?," asked Tempe Councilwoman Lauren Kuby.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 29, 2016 -
Rhode Island closes e-waste collection sites as manufacturers cut funding
The state plans to ride out tight times as revenue comes and goes — and the stream of e-waste just comes.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 29, 2016 -
Flint water crisis creates new opportunity for Republic's struggling recycling program
As the people of Flint, MI turn to bottled water for drinking, cooking, and bathing, they're rapidly signing on to recycling services — a situation that Republic Services calls a "silver lining."
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 29, 2016 -
U.S. Army, North Carolina county team to promote foreign solid waste management
The teams will tap into UCPW’s knowledge base in logistics and industry challenges before its deployment to work with overseas governments, security forces, and populations.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 29, 2016 -
Recycle by City
Deep DiveRecycle By City's mission to promote consumer education, one city at a time
Through creative visuals and informational quizzes, Tracy Bugh is expanding recycling knowledge for consumers from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 28, 2016 -
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Tennessee awards $4.8M in recycling, composting, and waste oil grants
These projects will provide opportunities for counties and municipalities across the state to enhance their waste reduction and recycling infrastructure, said TDEC.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 28, 2016 -
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Coalition calls for pharmaceutical disposal program to replace 'flush' policy
The group wants the FDA to end its "flush list" recommendation and to work with other agencies to establish consistent messaging about proper disposal of pharmaceuticals.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 28, 2016 -
NJ Gov. Christie vetoes e-waste recycling, paint stewardship bills
The Association of New Jersey Recyclers has responded with dismay and surprise to the two vetoes.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 27, 2016 -
Jupiter Aluminum files lawsuit alleging $8M scrap supply scam
The complaint names former employees and vendors for fraud, and Jupiter says a subsequent investigation turned up irregularities in relationships between them.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 27, 2016 -
Carton Council announces 57% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling
67.1 million households across 48 states can now recycling food and beverage cartons through curbside and drop-off programs.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Target stores across Montana to end glass recycling program
A broad-sweeping infrastructure is still lacking for glass recycling, despite the demand.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 26, 2016 -
'Green deconstruction' on the rise to divert construction debris from landfills
About 12.8% of materials in the landfill are from construction debris, however 90% of those materials can be recycled or reused.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Indiana Recycling Coalition approved for license plate to fund recycling programs
IRC Executive Director Carey Hamilton anticipates this fundraising drive, which aims to boost recycling and education, will have an environmental impact across the state.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 26, 2016 -
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Recycling Partnership, MassDEP develop toolkit to combat recycling contamination
"A key outcome will be a unified, adaptable messaging platform that provides communities with a common language for communicating with residents about recycling," said The Recycling Partnership.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 25, 2016 -
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EPA report: Recycling significantly reduces release of industrial toxins
In 2014, about 84% of the 25 billion pounds of toxic chemicals in the U.S. were addressed through recycling, energy recovery, and treatment.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 25, 2016 -
E-waste recyclers discuss industry challenges at International Electronics Recycling Congress
A wavering economy and weakened market have thrown some curve balls, and as a result, it appears that focusing on processing more waste will not be the answer to generating revenue.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 22, 2016 -
WISEerg 'Harvester' converts food waste into organic fertilizer for food retailers
The smart technology has the potential to open up new learning experiences and ultimately lead to new food industry protocol.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 22, 2016 -
World Economic Forum shines hopeful light on tackling global food waste
Global initiatives and coalitions were announced today at the Forum, all with the aim to reduce food waste and strengthen food supply systems.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 21, 2016
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