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Newly developed polymer additive could have major implications for plastic recycling
A team of researchers from Cornell University and the University of Minnesota believe their finding could decrease plastic waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Connecticut governor proposes 10-cent deposit for bottles and cans
The increase is expected to boost redemption rates and generate more revenue for the state.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2017 -
FCC picks up fifth Texas recycling contract
A five-year contract with the city of Mesquite further strengthens the company's presence in the Dallas region.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2017 -
ISRI voices opposition to open-ended Connecticut product stewardship bill
The bill would give the state authority to establish requirements for any product in the future without a full market analysis.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Volumes at glass drop-off sites in Knoxville exceeding expectations
Since the city stopped collecting the material curbside it has seen a 63% increase at local recycling centers.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Baler malfunction at Michigan MRF sends material to WTE facility
This is the latest in a series of recent incidents at the Kent County Recycling and Education Center.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 22, 2017 -
UPDATE: Connecticut launches WRAP program to increase flexible film recycling
It is now the third state to partner with the industry-led program, behind Wisconsin and North Carolina.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Republic reports positive 2016 results, projects returns from ongoing internal updates
Amid a shift away from unprofitable recycling contracts, Republic is seeing results from its OneFleet program and other initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Multiple groups work to remove hazardous waste from remote Alaskan villages
The process of safely recovering e-waste and hazardous substances is expensive, and federal funding is set to expire in 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Man rescued from pile of recyclables at San Francisco Recology facility
Recology spokesman Robert Reed told NBC these types of incidents happen "every five to eight years."
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Coming off strong Q4, Waste Management taking fewer risks with restructured recycling contracts
In their quarterly earnings calls, executives projected a steady year with new contracts and plans for tuck-in acquisitions.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Waste Pro opens new Florida MRF to meet higher volumes
This is the latest in a series of new or expanded MRFs driven by increased recycling tonnage.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Rep. Keith Ellison proposes bill for $100M in EPA zero waste grants
The re-introduced Zero Waste Development and Expansion Act would encourage reduction, recycling and composting.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How municipalities can assess risk when considering new waste conversion technologies
During a SWANA event this week, industry analysts gave a detailed look at how to compare waste conversion technologies like anaerobic digestion and gasification.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Momentum Recycling to open Colorado's first bottle-to-bottle recycling plant
The new facility will recycle 49,000 tons of bottle glass each year, which will increase Colorado's glass recycling rate from 6.25% to 21.65%.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Jim Pennucci
OpinionAre New York City's residents ready to rev up recycling?
Jacquelyn Ottman, New York-based author and founder of WeHateToWaste.com, highlights how in-building recycling programs are revolutionizing diversion efforts in the Big Apple.
By Jacquelyn Ottman • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Appliance Recycling Centers of America announces new collection program in Wisconsin
The company has teamed up with state efficiency program Focus on Energy to target refrigerators and freezers.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Dart continues to open drop-off locations for expanded polystyrene products
The additions build on the company's claim of recycling access for their products amid regulatory efforts to restrict their sales.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Republic to preserve landfill capacity in Boise, ID through curbside organics program
Previous analysis found that up to 45% of the material sent to the local Ada County Landfill is organic.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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Los Angeles e-waste recycler acquired by nonprofit for formerly incarcerated adults
Isidore Electronics Recycling is now part of Homeboy Industries and aims to grow sales by 40% this year.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2017 -
FCC wins another recycling contract in Dallas region
This five-year contract with the city of Garland will be the company's fourth in the state.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Kansas county considers surveillance cameras to deter drop-off contamination
Miami County wants to keep its drop-off center open 24 hours and is looking for ways to encourage proper recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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Hundreds of students will 'race to zero waste' in 17th annual RecycleMania
Keep America Beautiful's annual competition encourages students around the country to maximize diversion efforts.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Eureka Recycling faces challenging collections rollout in St. Paul, MN
Switching from bins to carts for automated collection has led to the usual challenges.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Aqua Metals receives major investment from global battery manufacturer
Johnson Controls has acquired about 5% of the lead recycler's outstanding shares.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 10, 2017
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