Microsoft sues e-waste recycler

E-Waste Harvesters in Phoenix is accused of selling pirated software in their computers.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 29, 2013

Unilever achieves zero waste across 18 countries

One of the largest consumer goods companies in the world is setting a good example when it comes to sustainability. 

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 25, 2013

Securities and Exchange Comission approves settlement against recycling company

While they are still waiting for final court approval, the lawsuit against recycling company JBI is nearing an end. 

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 25, 2013

Recycling push in Hawaii

Well-known singer Jack Johnson teams up with a steel company to get Hawaiians to recycle. 

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 25, 2013

California loans $1.1M to waste-to-road-materials recycling company

The loan will help Santa Paula Materials cover expansion costs. 

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 25, 2013

N.J. county makes sure businesses are recycling

For Somerset County, more recycling equals less money spent at landfills plus more federal recycling grants.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 24, 2013

Study exposes danger of e-waste

Cancer-causing waste from western countries is being shipped over to countries like China. 

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 24, 2013

Scrap metal scam warning issued

Warning: a new scam targets scrap metal recycling facilities with fake documents and non-existent scrap metal.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 23, 2013

Bing Bing! Don’t forget to take out the recycling!

Smartphones apps are here to make recycling easier.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 23, 2013

Chicago recycling center proposal put on hold

 A merger between two waste companies has put off plans for a new recycling center. 

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 22, 2013

Maryville, Tenn. recycling centers too popular, need security

The city will put up $270,000 a year to police their overflowing recycling centers.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 22, 2013

New program revives recycling in Atlanta

What was once a lagging program is now an example for others.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 22, 2013

Taking 3D printers from super wasteful to green

The new art of 3D printing is quite amazing, but also immensely wasteful.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 18, 2013

Finding a solution to label interference on plastic bottle recycling

Full-wrap labels look great on the bottle but are tricky to get around when recycling plastic bottles.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 18, 2013

Newark, Del., requiring apartments to provide recycling bins

After almost three years, a law to push recycling has finally gone into effect in in the city.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 18, 2013

Program recycles 350 tons of old ski gear

Old or broken skis are now being turned into construction and landscaping material.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 17, 2013

Gaylord, Mich., getting a recycling renovation

Collection points around the city will make it easier for residents to drop off their recyclables on their way to work or other activities.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 16, 2013

Maryland working on bill to reward recyclers

The state is looking at incentives that may add up to $200 million annually.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 15, 2013

Amy to recycle old artillery shells

With defense spending facing possible cuts, recycling can be a key component for a better and more responsible military.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 15, 2013

Texas city chooses bag recycling over banning

Plastic bags are a big part of how some people live their lives, but is it possible to limit their environmental impact without banning them?

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 14, 2013

San Diego plans new recycling requirements

Businesses that generate four cubic yards of waste every week will start having to take steps toward diverting waste.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 10, 2013

Mo. town's residents create problems confusing recyclables for trash

Trash has been piling around the public recycling containers and is costing the city to move and dispose of it.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 10, 2013

Tractor catches fire at Calif. recycling plant

Investigators believe recent repair work may have led to the fire.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 10, 2013

Ford recycling program diverts 120 million pounds of waste

With so many materials now being recyclable, Ford has been able to ramp up their recycling program over the past ten years.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 10, 2013

Ohio waste authority plans $300 million recycling project

While the initial investment is high, Ohio officials hopes this will be a starting point to be 100% waste free in the future.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 9, 2013