Recycling: Page 158
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Fracking industry eyeing wastewater recycling
Due to drought conditions prompted by heavy water usage, fracking companies are turning to variety of water recycling options.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Covanta increases metal recovery rates dramatically with upgraded magnets
One facility increased its metal recovery by 50% after its first day of using the new magnet.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014 -
New bill could raise recycling standards
Rep. Mike Honda is backing legislation that could increase the amount of recycled materials used in packaging.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Asphalt recycling reduces costs, creates less waste
Full-depth reclamation is gaining popularity in construction sites, businesses and state transportation departments.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2014 -
New reality TV show stars TerraCycle founder
The 10-episode show premiers on Friday night at 10 PM.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Avis Industrial acquires recycling equipment manufacturer
The purchased firm produces ferrous, non-ferrous, mixed-fiber and plastic balers.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Austin, TX eyes eco-industrial park
The city is considering a re-manufacturing facility that proponents hope would push the city toward its zero-waste goals.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Plastic Recycling Inc. announces new polystyrene recycling facility in IN
The plant will recycle polystyrene collected from MRFs as part of a partnership with Dart Container Corp.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014 -
NW&RA names new safety director
The new director has 14 years of experience leading environmental, health and safety compliance systems.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Indianapolis wrestles with Covanta hauling contract
If the city decides to switch recycling services, it could cost $4 million every year, according to the terms of the potential agreement.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Detroit Lions partner with plastics recycling company
The sports team has partnered with a recycled fiber manufacturer to produce practice jerseys made from plastic bottles.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2014 -
China imported 3.7M tons of scrap in June
The month showed a slight decrease from May volumes.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2014 -
PepsiCo, Nature Conservancy partner in national recycling program
The program promotes recycling by installing recycling bins in convenient retail locations across the U.S.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Tech lab creates working 3-D printer from e-waste
The model offers a solution for the growing mountains of consumer electronics that can be found in emerging nations.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Santa Fe gets results of waste and recycling report
The city is studying the results of a report conducted to find ways Santa Fe can improve its waste and recycling operations.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
ISRI, Earth911 release results of plastics recycling poll
The trade association studied the reasons behind weak plastics recycling rates in curbside recycling
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014 -
MA considers mercury bill, environmentalists want more
If a new bill is adopted in Massachusetts, recycling mercury from light bulbs and thermostats would be required by law. Does the legislation do enough to protect against contamination?
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
Miami Marlins receive recycling award
The baseball team achieved one of the highest recycling rates in the league.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
Sweed Sifter extracts more copper from scrap
The manufacturer launched an improvement to its separation system that is capable of extracting more materials.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
Air Force experiments with anaerobic digestion
A cadet joined forces with scientists to work toward producing methane from food waste at the Tyndall Air Force Base.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
Pull-A-Part expands operations to Northeast
The used auto parts recycler is opening a retail, DIY location near Pittsburgh, PA.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
ISRI applauds new bill allowing bulk unlock for cell phones
Congress recently passed the ISRI-backed bill that allows for cell and tablet recyclers and refurbishers to bulk unlock these devices, eliminating manufacturers' stronghold on the recycling industry.
By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2014 -
Two GA-based recyclers announce merger
Once merged, the companies will own a combined 22 facilities in Georgia and Alabama.
By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2014 -
Report: Carpet recycling grows by 52%
According to a new report issued by a carpet recycling non-profit, the increase eliminated 14% of discarded carpets from reaching landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2014 -
American Electric Power opens new OH appliance recycling facility
The facility will accept consumer electronic appliances as part of an ongoing effort to meet state requirements for reducing energy consumption.
By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014
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