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San Jose may invest in larger trash bins to stop recycling contamination
The city's declining recycling numbers make it highly questionable whether it will reach the goal of 100% landfill diversion by 2022.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 15, 2015 -
Chicago scrap metal recycler anticipates permanent closure of 7 facilities
Pure Metal Recycling CEO Chris Dandrow cited a lack of funding as the reason to close its seven facilities across Illinois and Indiana.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 14, 2015 -
Middlesex County is New Jersey's top recycler — again
"We look at this as a group effort. It’s the residents, it’s the employees, it’s business owners – it’s everyone putting their best foot forward, as we all look to lessen our carbon footprint," said Freeholder Carol Bellante.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 14, 2015 -
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Some NY counties to receive financial incentives for single-stream recycling
Municipalities are seeing higher recycling rates with single-stream programs, including one Minnesota county that reported a 20% increase in recycling through its revamped no-sort offerings.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 14, 2015 -
Santa Fe proposes recycling fee increase to fund single-stream equipment
The plan would generate about $760,000 a year to cover a $4.2 million loan for vehicles, roll-off dumpsters, and carts.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 10, 2015 -
Prices of post-consumer recyclables defined by spikes, dips
The post-consumer commodities market has been especially volatile and unpredictable lately — PET prices have hit new lows, while HDPE prices have risen.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 10, 2015 -
Congresswoman Pingree pushes new bill for food waste reduction
"Reducing wasted food ... is exactly in line with the idea of rethinking industry practices to prevent waste and to use available materials as resources," said SWANA CEO David Biderman.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 9, 2015 -
Unifi's Repreve does nationwide #TurnItGreen recycling tour
Through ongoing partnerships, Repreve has expanded its own presence, while providing recycling at major sporting events.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 8, 2015 -
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Looptworks, Alaska Airlines join to repurpose airline waste
Airlines' recyclable materials had an estimated market value of $18 million to $26 million — a revelation that has since prompted innovative best practices industrywide.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 8, 2015 -
Republic earns top recognition, high score in climate change report
The waste management giant was recognized for its investments in CNG-powered fleets, as well as its efforts in renewable energy and greater recycling operations.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 8, 2015 -
NYC will now recycle e-waste in each borough
The city has pushed to keep electronics off the curb and out of landfill, posting disposal instructions, special e-cycling events on their website, and launching e-cyleNYC.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 7, 2015 -
UPDATE: NYC foam ban 'likely dead' after appeal denial
The New York State Supreme Court has denied NYC's motion to appeal the overturned decision on an expanded polystyrene foam ban.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 7, 2015 -
NWRA director: 'Recycling markets are no longer supply and demand'
Chaz Miller, director of policy for NWRA, explained to the State Journal-Register that recycling has "been a victim of its own success."
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 7, 2015 -
Carbios announces technology to infinitely recycle PET
"These new progresses will enable us to pursue our efforts and undertake the development at the pilot scale of our PET recycling process," said Carbios CEO Jean-Claude Lumaret.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 4, 2015 -
European Commission revises waste proposal, lowers recycling targets
The Commission said it will soon propose a more ambitious target for recycling plastic packaging.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 4, 2015 -
Indiana residents awarded $50M for VIM Recycling violations
Attorney Kim Ferraro said, "For the community, what it signifies is the scope of harm. The court put a dollar amount on what they went through."
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015 -
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Dunkin' Donuts expands use of BioHiTech's Eco-Safe Digester
Food waste disposal is becoming a priority among businesses, inviting innovations and means for companies to embrace a culture of environmental stewardship.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Australian federal officials to discuss potential bag bans
The Boomerang Alliance called on leaders to ban bags up to 70 microns and to implement policies to promote maximum adoption of reusable shopping bags.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Dart Container launches 24/7, free foam recycling in Dallas
Once it’s collected, the foam is recycled into multiple product types, including picture frames, baseboards, and crown molding.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 2, 2015 -
For the first time in 15 years, Maine looks to improve solid waste laws
"This bill is the kitchen sink, it's got everything in it. Some things people are not going to like," said Sen. Tom Saviello.
By Arlene Karidis • Dec. 1, 2015 -
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Goody, goody Gumdrops: The little pink spheres that are solving a sticky waste issue
560,000 tons of gum is chewed every year, and this company has a solution to keep it off of streets and out of landfills.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 30, 2015 -
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Retailers vs. consumers: Who's to blame for textile waste?
Only 15% of the textile waste produced each year is recycled. How can the rest be diverted from the landfill?
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Austin, TX mandates construction and demolition recycling
About 1,500 projects that would now fall under the mandate had generated 152,000 tons of concrete, metal, lumber and other waste in 2014-2015.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Utah county overwhelmingly opts for BluCan recycling program
87% of Washington County’s qualifying residents opted to participate in the service, which could drive residents' monthly fee down to about $3.10.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 24, 2015 -
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FCC secures 15-year contract for Dallas MRF
The contract — which may extend up to 25 years — could be valued at $300 million over its lifetime.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015
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