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In first year, Vermont e-waste program beats goal by 45%
The state collected over 4.8 million pounds of electronics.
May 20, 2013 / Waste & Recycling News
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Connecticut Senate passes mattress-recycling bill
After now passing the House and Senate the bill is only waiting on a signature from the governor.
May 17, 2013 / Waste & Recycling News
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Recycler to get thousands of pounds of food to Ohio pantries
Illinois-based recycler Go Green is donating money to feed hungry Ohioans.
May 17, 2013 / Recycling Today
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Kroger Develops Food Waste to Energy System
Kroger Co. has developed a system to convert food waste to energy to power one of its facilities. The Cincinnati-based food retailer said the anaerobic conversion system will process more than 55,000 tons of organic food waste into energ...
May 16, 2013 / Waste 360
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Sims Expands Electronics Recycling to Mobile Devices
Sims Recycling Solutions has expanded its electronic recycling and asset management to include mobile devices. The Chicago-based Sims said in a news release it has hired staff at its West Chicago facility to grade, test and repair mobile...
May 16, 2013 / Waste 360
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Dirty diaper pile-up sparks waste dilemma in Portland, Ore.
The reduction of waste collection in Portland is blamed for the diaper pile up in recycling bins.
May 16, 2013 / NPR
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Sims to landfill low-value inventory as part of overhaul
After being caught for being overvalued, Sims is taking steps to reign in their profile.
May 16, 2013 / Waste & Recycling News
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Atlanta sees 55% rise in recycling
By switching to larger carts, Atlanta is recycling and earning more.
May 15, 2013 / Waste & Recycling News
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Law saves 100M lbs. of e-waste from being landfilled in Wis.
Since a ban on e-waste in landfills came out, Wisconsin residents are doing better about proper disposal.
May 15, 2013 / Waste & Recycling News
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Learning to recycle: Does political ideology matter?
Some targeted messages based on political orientation are more effective at persuading consumers to recycle according to a new study.
May 14, 2013 / Science Daily
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