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Republic hikes price of trash services in San Angelo, TX due to low recycling rates
This fee is on top of a 2.9% annual rate increase for services provided by Republic, as reported in San Angelo Texas News Leader.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 21, 2016 -
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Deep Dive'Do it unapologetically': Startup insight from CEO of plastic-to-fabric company Thread
Thread CEO Ian Rosenberger shares his experience with starting a business, his insight on business growth, and his passion for social responsibility.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Ellen MacArthur report: More plastic than fish in the sea by 2050
"Growing volumes of end-of-use plastics are generating costs and destroying value to the industry. After-use plastics could, with circular economy thinking, be turned into valuable feedstock,” said report contributor Dr. Martin R Stuchtey.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 20, 2016 -
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Houston's new mayor stalls 'One Bin For All' program
A Texas environmental group is optimistic that the proposal will be shelved and instead calls for three-bin recycling.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 19, 2016 -
Chicago's new recycling policy aims to keep plastic bags out of stream
"There’s a series of progressions. Educate `em first. Give them warnings. But after that, they have to do something proactive," said Greg Maxwell, senior vice-president of Resource Management.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 19, 2016 -
Devalued scrap metal prices continue to reduce supply for recyclers
Despite the economic downturn, some recyclers are hopeful that prices will soon begin to rise back to normal.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 15, 2016 -
Maryland Waste Authority to launch up to two recycling facilities
The proposed high-tech MRFs would be potentially risky projects, with the cost of one facility estimated at $30 million to $40 million.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 15, 2016 -
Florida county to temporarily ban composting facilities
The ban was triggered by CompostUSA’s plan to divert rotting garbage from landfill. While the plan was appealing at first, officials changed their perspective after close examination.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 14, 2016 -
Ocean Conservancy report: 60% of plastic trash in oceans comes from 5 countries
"We now have the best, most comprehensive assessment of trash and plastic waste on some of our most iconic marine wildlife," said Nicholas Mallos, director of the Trash Free Seas Program at Ocean Conservancy.
By Arlene Karidis • Updated July 22, 2022 -
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Wastequip launches new dry waste compactor for commercial use
The new 245IP Precision Series Compactor is the third model in the company’s compactor line, following 265XP and 26IP.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 14, 2016 -
New York recycling firm faces $119K in fines following injuries
“The company knew programs needed to be in place to address and prevent these hazards, yet did not provide required and adequate safeguards," said Anthony Ciuffio, OSHA’s area director for Long Island, NY.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 13, 2016 -
Ontario region invests in anaerobic digestion to reach diversion goal
Peel now diverts about 46% of its solid waste from the landfill but, after the anaerobic digester system launches in 2021, the region hopes to bump its diversion rate to 60%.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 13, 2016 -
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Philadelphia mandates garbage disposals to tackle food waste
The requirement will allow Philadelphia to target 10% of its residential waste, generate renewable energy, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 13, 2016 -
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Indiana city launches 'Simple Recycling' program for household items
The curbside recycling program — which will accept clothing, bedding, small appliances, and other household items — is the first of its kind in the state.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 12, 2016 -
Scranton, PA hires consultant to improve recycling program
The city will be sending letters to businesses and institutions, notifying them they are required to report their recycling efforts.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 11, 2016 -
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Indiana politicians propose nixing public sector waste services
Sen. Luke Kenley suggested that private companies can assume the roles that solid waste districts have and enable cities to earn revenue while lowering property taxes.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 11, 2016 -
Central Ohio works to boost recycling, prevent landfill expansion
SWACO Executive Director Ty Marsh said he inherited an organization that needed a change in culture and management, which required cleaning house.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 11, 2016 -
Sims Recycling Solutions to close Maryland e-waste plant
Sims is retaining local customers, but will send their materials to the Chicago and Nashville plants for processing.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 8, 2016 -
Holiday trash leads to 20% waste increase at Recology facility
From Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, household waste increases by more than 25%.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 7, 2016 -
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Oregon recycling rates dropped in 2014: report
Senate Bill 263 sets a 52% recovery goal for 2020, which will climb to 55% in 2025.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 7, 2016 -
New Orleans glass recycling program gets 1% participation
While the city's sanitation director describes the new program as in its infancy, she was dismayed with the low participation levels and thinks the city can do better under the right conditions.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 7, 2016 -
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Connecticut DEEP awards $60K in recycling grants
"These communities are taking advantage of DEEP’s resources to further reduce the volume of trash we dispose of, conserve natural resources and find value in our waste stream," said Commissioner Robert Klee.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 7, 2016 -
North Carolina becomes second state to partner with WRAP
The Wrap Action Recycling Program (WRAP) supports states, municipalities, and retailers in operating plastic film recycling drop-off programs.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 6, 2016 -
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Universal Recycling Technologies cited for illegal mercury dumping
URT has not admitted to any of the allegations, though a company spokesperson did speak up on New Hampshire’s high recycling standards, which he said will require the company to relocate its fluorescent recycling business.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 6, 2016 -
California adopts five new organics recycling laws
The new composting laws are intended to help California move toward its 75% recycling goal by 2020, and to measure its progress as it reaches for this objective.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 6, 2016
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