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Panasonic introduces new plastics recycling technology
The new system sorts three types of plastics for recycling with 99% accuracy.
By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014 -
The 7 countries where e-waste ends up
Scientists from the American Chemistry Council conducted a study to pinpoint where global electronic waste actually ends up.
By Nicole Wrona • July 28, 2014 -
MT recycling company scraps Boeing fuselages
The six fuselages fell off a train when it derailed on July 3 around Alberton, MT.
By Nicole Wrona • July 28, 2014 -
BlueOak announces Tetronics technology for e-waste recovery
The e-waste extraction company will use Tetronics technology to remove precious metals from consumer electronics.
By Nicole Wrona • July 28, 2014 -
Vending machines recycle plastic, feeds strays
Pugedon, a company based in Turkey, has constructed a machine that dispenses food for stray animals in exchange for recylcables.
By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2014 -
30,000 refrigerators recycled in Ithaca, NY
So far, the program has recovered 45 tons of glass and 1,875 tons of metal.
By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2014 -
NE waste management projects receive $4.3M in grants
A variety of recycling and waste reduction projects will receive funding from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality.
By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2014 -
Verizon, NextWorth Solutions launch e-waste collaboration
NextWorth Solutions will partner with Verizon's Wireless Zone franchise to offer consumers gift cards in exchange for used devices.
By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2014 -
San Antonio announces curbside plastic bag recycling
The second largest city in Texas will launch the service on August 1 of this year.
By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014 -
Quest RMG will manage Pizza Hut recycling
Quest Resource Management Group will oversee the recycling programs at 1,261 Pizza Hut locations.
By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014 -
North Face highlights focus on sustainability
Changes to the apparel manufacturer's corporate responsibility report include incorporating more recycled materials in its clothing.
By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014 -
TerraCycle, New Orleans establish cigarette butt recycling program
New Orleans has become the first city in the U.S. to participate in TerraCycle's initiative.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014 -
OR scrap recycler fined by DEQ
Cascade Metal Recycling was slapped with a fine totaling $23,000 for burying waste improperly.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014 -
Kroger plastic bag recycling grows by 10%
The grocery store chain collects bags from consumers on site through its "Bag2Bag" program.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014 -
FL recycling rate reaches 49%
The DEP says the rate has grown, but the commercial solid waste sector has a lot of room for improvement to reach a statewide goal of 75% by 2020.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014 -
Report: China's recycling industry hit $103B in 2013
The report found that even with a growing number of government regulations expected to take shape, the industry is expected to rise to $156 billion within a matter of years.
By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014 -
Two recycling groups collaborate on recycling messaging
Electronic Recyclers International has a number of strategic partnerships to promote recycling.
By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014 -
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Republic Services consolidates branding
The waste and recycling company is moving to augment its position as the second-largest waste firm in the U.S.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014 -
Combustible dust standards: Feds call for safety measures at recycling plants
The US Chemical Safety Board is urging OSHA to create a universal safety standard for combustible dust at recycling facilities.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014 -
Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman acquires NY company
The recycler calls itself the largest privately-owned scrap metal processor on the East Coast.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014 -
VT creates recycling, compost map
The map was released on the heels of the statewide Universal Recycling Law that went into effect on July 1.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014 -
CA proposes solid waste act amendment, includes organic waste
The bill would require businesses that create specified amounts of organic waste to adopt recycling services to dispose of the materials in a compliant manner.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014 -
Caraustar buys Nashville, TN recycling facility
Caraustar kicks its expansion plans into high gear, as it announces its acquisition of a new recycling plant.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014 -
'The Data Annihilator:' Synetic lauches mobile harddrive shredder
The company says it is the first business in the Kansas City area to offer portable on-site services to destroy electronic media.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014 -
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Arkansas DEQ announces $200K in e-waste grants
Special emphasis will be placed on projects that focus on sustainability.
By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014
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