Recycling: Page 129
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Double trouble: Twice as much trash is sent to U.S. landfills than EPA estimate
A study shows a recycling rate 13.1% lower than the EPA had already estimated.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Arizona cities fall well below national average recycling rate
Phoenix's residential landfill diversion rate in the 2014-15 fiscal year was 20%.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Microsoft sues e-recycler over stolen software
Global Electronics Recycling is being sued for allegedly stealing and selling millions of dollars worth of Office 2010.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Pennsylvania borough keeps trash fee consistent for 16 years
The town of Aldan, PA awarded a five-year contract of $900K to Suburban Waste Services.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015 -
L.A. volunteers clean up 21K pounds of beach trash
What happens when 10,000 volunteers hit California beaches from Malibu to Compton?
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 21, 2015 -
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Repreve partners with UNC football to 'Turn it Green'
The Tar Heels will go from blue-and-white to green at tomorrow's football game.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Food Dive
New research aims to recover more flexible packaging
Materials Recovery for the Future seeks to improve sorting methods at MRFs.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 17, 2015 -
CU Denver professor creates building panels out of waste
Items like food waste and phonebooks are being used to build roofs and floors.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Glass recycling in Europe hits all-time high of 73%
The European Container Glass Federation reported that both glass and PET recycling have increased.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015 -
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California Assembly passes tax exemption on recycling equipment
The new bill could generate investments in jobs to help sustain a strong economy in the state.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Total Merchant acquires NJ scrap processor Metalico
Metalico accepted Total Merchant's all-cash offer of approximately $102 million.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Singapore can be a model for cities with zero-waste goals
The city-state sends only 2% of its solid waste to landfills.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Recycling has a positive impact on U.S. economy: study
Despite recycling struggles, the amount of recyclables being processed is more economically beneficial than you may think.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Idaho city may follow Teton County's lead on trash and recycling contract
The agreement is sparking several pressing questions among the public.
By Linda Tufano • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Seattle Public Utilities: Trash inspection is 'not a controversial program'
Seattle is defending this practice, and delivered a statement in July that said the ordinance "fully complies with the law."
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 15, 2015 -
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Officials approve $253M tax break for recycling complex in Camden, NJ
The EDA has now approved more than $1 billion in tax breaks for Camden-based projects.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Recycling returns to New Orleans 10 years after Katrina
Empire struck a deal to not only collect glass but also clean up after the mules and horses who carry tourists around the city.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Texas recycling centers issue ID cards to prevent theft
A state law has recycling centers asking customers to show a recycling "identification card" to receive cash for recyclables.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2015 -
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Buffalo Bills team with Republic Services for third season
Republic helps promote proper waste disposal by distributing complimentary waste and recycling bags at stadium tailgates.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2015 -
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Submersible pump market to grow at CAGR of 6.7%: report
Growth in the wastewater management industry is boosting the sale of submersible pump systems.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2015 -
'Park Your Butts' campaign aims to eliminate cigarette waste in Salem
Today, Mayor Kim Driscoll kicks off the new marketing campaign that promotes cigarette recycling in Salem, MA.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 9, 2015 -
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Connecticut combats food waste with anaerobic digesters, disposal laws
Officials have granted the first permit for a new anaerobic digestion facility to be built in Bridgeport.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 9, 2015 -
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German researchers develop biodegradable electronic components
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Young Investigator Group is developing electronic parts that could be composted like fruit.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 9, 2015 -
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Food truck rodeo encourages Durham residents to be 'waste-wise'
A $10,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful helped support the waste-reduction program in Durham, NC.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Brady acquires ScrapRunner for $2M
The Cambridge-based software solution company has acquired ScrapRunner from Jacksonville, FL-based Enaptive Inc.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015
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