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Pennsylvania's recycling rate up 22% in five years: study
Pennsylvania’s combined recycling efforts contribute $4.2 billion annually to the state's economy.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Detroit cracks down on curbside violations with $100 fines
The city is working to issue warning notices and educate residents on curbside container rules.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Dynamic Recycling acquires Minnesota Computers to strengthen e-cycling presence
The e-waste recycling company expands into a third state and builds its corporate portfolio with the acquisition.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 19, 2015 -
Phoenix Recycling opens cheaper recycling alternative in Colorado
The new recycling facility will save Durango, CO money while providing job opportunities.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 19, 2015 -
Resolute Forest acquires Atlas Paper for $156M
The acquisition could generate another $23 million annually for Resolute Forest.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 19, 2015 -
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Why a circular economy is crucial for profits
US Chamber of Commerce's Jennifer Gerholdt says the shift to a circular economy could unlock nearly $4.5 trillion in economic growth.
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San Antonio: 'Dirty diapers are garbage. That's the bottom line'
The City of San Antonio has invested in education to protect recycling equipment and workers from disposed diapers and other hazardous wastes.
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Deep DiveZero waste: An attainable goal?
Waste Dive caught up with Elemental Impact founder and CEO Holly Elmore to ask the practicality of reaching zero waste.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 18, 2015 -
$800K grant awarded to PSU for improved nuclear waste disposal
Penn State's Nuclear Energy University Program is addressing a fuel recycling challenge by looking for ways for elements to be separated, removed, and reused.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 18, 2015 -
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Finding new life for glass: How Rumpke profits from the 'scourge of recycling'
Cincinnati, OH-based Rumpke is the only solid waste management company in the country operating its own glass recycling plant, according to its director of recycling.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 17, 2015 -
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Arkansas recycling rates climb with government encouragement: report
An Arkansas DEQ report showed Arkansas' recycling rates climbed this year, despite decline in value of some recyclable materials.
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Denver's Clear Intentions sets up glass-only recycling bins
The glass recycling company collects about 25 tons of glass per month, and plans to recycle 100% of it.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 16, 2015 -
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D.C. tech startup ZeroCycle promotes 'friendly competition' in recycling
ZeroCycle coins an out-of-the box way to track recycling behaviors and jumpstart healthy competition among neighborhoods.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 16, 2015 -
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Deep DiveHow Keep America Beautiful turned the nation green on #AmericaRecyclesDay
Did you take the pledge to recycle more?
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 16, 2015 -
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Adrian Grenier to Uber around NYC, collect e-waste for Dell initiative
The Entourage star and Dell Social Good Advocate is helping divert e-waste from landfills while promoting upcycling.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 13, 2015 -
QRS of Maryland launches $15M Baltimore-based plastics recycling facility
Supported by Closed Loop Fund, the plastics facility will process 4,500 tons of materials a month — nearly double the current capacity, domestically.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 13, 2015 -
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Republic opens new $35M Las Vegas recycling center
The Southern Nevada Recycling Center will be capable of processing two million pounds of recyclable material per day.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 13, 2015 -
Huntington Beach, CA bucks implemented plastic bag ban
California's Huntington Beach repealed its plastic bag ban legislation after fighting other "eco-friendly" bans.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 12, 2015 -
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75 industry stakeholders push competition to boost recycling in Michigan
The Michigan Recycling Coalition and Consumers Energy challenge stakeholders to plan and pitch state recycling schemes.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 12, 2015 -
Online petition tells Canada to take back its trash from the Philippines
The Change.org petition has received nearly 40,000 signatures as of Wednesday.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 12, 2015 -
Waste Management to offer billing credits to customers in Indian River County, FL
Waste Management gets off to rocky start in Indian River County, but customer credit offering brings resolution.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015 -
Recyc-Mattresses facility faces 19 OSHA violations, $27K fine
The facility was cited for creating a fire hazard by stacking mattresses outside of a fire exit, among other violations.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015 -
Massachusetts' proposed recycling fund may backfire: report
A new Massachusetts recycling bill could save the beverage industry nearly $174 million over the next decade, though state and municipalities would lose a combined $435 million.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015 -
Scrap steel loses value globally as recyclers struggle
A devalued dollar, weak global economy, and plummeting demand for scrap metal have all challenged recyclers.
By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 11, 2015 -
Organics recycler Agromin opens new 5-acre facility
The "green waste" recycling site is designed to produce 50,000 tons of organic compost annually.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 11, 2015
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