Recycling: Page 139
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When it's cheaper to trash glass than recycle it
Cities and recyclers are finding that glass recycling is too expensive, prompting some municipalities and businesses to cut glass collection from recycling programs.
By Nicole Wrona • April 24, 2015 -
Covanta plans to break ground at Indianapolis MRF
According to Covanta, its $45 million "Advanced Recycling Center" project is underway in Indianapolis.
By Nicole Wrona • April 24, 2015 -
Sonoco lauds OK facility with gold star for landfill-free status
The plant was awarded a gold level sustainability award for recycling and diversion efforts.
By Nicole Wrona • April 24, 2015 -
Seattle holds off food waste recycling fines
The fines were suspended due to a 71% awareness rate among Seattle residents.
By Nicole Wrona • April 23, 2015 -
CA lawmakers consider bill that cuts sales tax for recycling companies
Assembly Bill 199 aims to expand the definition of projects qualifying for exemption status.
By Nicole Wrona • April 23, 2015 -
Equity firm acquires CA-based Certified Recycling
Tricor Pacific Capital purchased the recycling company for an undisclosed amount.
By Nicole Wrona • April 23, 2015 -
Nestle achieves landfill-free status at all US factories
The corporation changed the way it approached waste and manufacturing in order to reach its zero-waste goals.
By Nicole Wrona • April 23, 2015 -
SWANA, NWRA announce new guidelines for recycling practices
The associations worked in tandem to develop guidelines outlining best practices for residential recycling programs.
By Nicole Wrona • April 22, 2015 -
After one year, Detroit's curbside recycling program a bust
City officials say the rate hovers at 10%, and cites the cost of recycling bins as a factor for the low number of participants.
By Nicole Wrona • April 22, 2015 -
Curbside Value Partnership takes new name: The Recycling Partnership
The recycling nonprofit said it changed its name to reflect its expanding role in the industry.
By Nicole Wrona • April 22, 2015 -
After 4-year pilot program, Tacoma, WA expands commercial food waste recycling
A pilot program that converts organic waste into compost is expanding as the city aims to divert 70% of waste from landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
NSA creates mascot to promote recycling
As part of its STEM Recycling Challenge, the National Security Agency created Dunk, a recycling bin that encourages students to divert waste.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
Adidas plans to incorporate plastic ocean debris into apparel, shoes
The clothing and footwear retailer launched a partnership with Parley for the Oceans to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the world’s oceans.
By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015 -
Niagara Falls, NY, waste ordinance increases recycling rate
The city adopted an ordinance that officially went into effect Jan. 1.
By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015 -
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APR: Rigid plastics recycling source of revenue stream for grocery stores
The group is focusing on opportunities at supermarkets to recycle and divert waste while generating an often untapped revenue stream.
By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015 -
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GA microbrewery partners with Novelis, packages beer in evercan
Savannah’s Southbound Brewing Company will sell beer served in cans made from 90% recycled content.
By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015 -
Upstate Shredding ducks out of Syracuse, NY, scrap metal acquisition
The deal went south after it was determined a large amount of contaminants remain on site, prompting the company to squash plans for the site.
By Nicole Wrona • April 17, 2015 -
Nulife opens VA CRT facility
The company said its second CRT site in the U.S. will begin smelting leaded gas in approximately a year.
By Nicole Wrona • April 17, 2015 -
Startup scores $20K grant for pedal-powered food waste collection
Rust Belt Riders Composting was awarded funds for its work transporting organic waste via bicycles.
By Nicole Wrona • April 17, 2015 -
ISRI launches mobile app for scrap industry, members
ISRI Mobile features industry news, events, and information and is a resource for recyclers and industry professionals.
By Nicole Wrona • April 17, 2015 -
CA recycling facility settles lawsuit against waste authority
The facility agreed to a $10,000 settlement from the Humboldt Waste Management Authority.
By Nicole Wrona • April 16, 2015 -
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Clean Harbors closes on Thermo Fluids acquisition
The Massachusetts-based environmental services provider announced the purchase was finalized for $85 million.
By Nicole Wrona • April 16, 2015 -
CA bills seek to raise recycled content minimums in bottles
The bills aim to increase the amount of recycled materials used in plastic and glass beverage containers.
By Nicole Wrona • April 16, 2015 -
SWANA appoints new CEO, executive director
The Solid Waste Association of North America named David Biderman as the organization’s new chief executive officer and executive director.
By Nicole Wrona • April 16, 2015 -
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Researchers move closer to commercial closed-loop fuel cell recycling
Axion Consulting researchers collaborated with supplier Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells as well as manufacturer Technical Fibre Products.
By Nicole Wrona • April 15, 2015
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