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Oregon DEQ: Recovery rates dipped, waste generation increased in 2015
The state says it has "moved in directions opposite from its goals" and calls for more waste reduction.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Recyclers are ready to dispose of campaign yard signs
Haulers and municipalities in many states are spreading the word that the signs shouldn't be tossed in the trash.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Valet Waste allegedly trashing recyclables at multiple Northwest apartment complexes
The hauler charges extra for recycling services even though witnesses say items have been mixed with refuse at many apartment complexes.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
MRF survey: Single-stream now main type of processing in the US
New research from Governmental Advisory Associates shows the switch has increased throughput while also increasing residue rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Will rewritable paper be the next big challenge for paper recyclers?
Researchers from Shandong University in China have developed "rewritable paper" made out of tungsten oxide in efforts to reduce paper waste.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 7, 2016 -
New Utah-based MRF will accept 220 various materials from 6 states
The new facility from Revolve will accept construction debris, unsorted glass and other undesirable categories of material.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016 -
4 conservation groups compile list of California's 'most harmful plastic products'
The Plastics BAN (Better Alternatives Now) List targets single-use items which it says are polluting the environment.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Northeast recyclers: Organics collection is not recycling — and it is not free
Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council's fall conference offered lessons from one of the country's leading regions in organics recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Wisconsin kicks off statewide recycling awareness campaign
The "12 Days of America Recycles Day" will prepare residents to practice proper recycling habits leading up to Nov. 15.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 3, 2016 -
APR: Plastic bottle recycling rate down by a fraction amid tough climate
Domestic processing capacity is up, though lightweighting and low commodity prices remain a challenge.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Repair and reuse may be future of e-waste, but CRTs are unwelcome reminder of past
CRT units were repeatedly singled out as problematic during an e-waste session at the Northeast Recycling Council's fall conference.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Aqua Metals produces ingots of pure lead in 'clean' recycling method
The company successfully tested its AquaRefining method at scale in Nevada to create 99.99% pure recycled lead from batteries.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 2, 2016 -
TerraCycle CEO: 'We can't recycle our way out of waste'
Tom Szaky pleaded for consumers to re-think their shopping habits in a recent Facebook webinar.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Seattle project could turn corpses to compost in a period of weeks
The Urban Death Project plans to build a prototype with animal corpses next year.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Large fires break out at waste, recycling facilities across 3 states on same day
Facilities in California, Washington and Indiana all experienced significant blazes over the weekend with no injuries reported.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2016 -
UK county recycling survey asks questions about sexual orientation, HIV status
Suffolk County Council asked residents about various personal details in an optional survey, sparking backlash from respondents.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Oh my gourd! 1.3B pounds of pumpkins reach landfills every year
As Halloween season comes and goes, millions of pumpkins will find their way from doorsteps to the trash.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Portland, OR region could vote on commercial organics mandate next year
Many businesses already voluntary divert their food scraps but progress hasn't moved fast enough to slow landfilling.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Alpine teams with Momentum Recycling for increased glass diversion
Colorado's Alpine Waste & Recycling has retrofitted its MRF to separate glass for further processing.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Reno, NV City Council not satisfied with Waste Management audit
Council members asked for more details about recycling operations more than a year ago and say details are still thin.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2016 -
EPA's Mathy Stanislaus: 'We are living in a hyperlinear economy right now'
While speaking at an event on the future of RCRA, the assistant administrator said upstream design needs to be a higher priority.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Canadian survey identifies confusion as a significant barrier to carton recycling
The Carton Council of Canada surveyed residents in Ontario and Quebec about their understanding of recycling options.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Massachusetts faced with limited disposal capacity, decreasing options
Landfill expansions have been facing heavy community opposition, and the state has a partial ban on combustion facilities.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2016 -
EREF, SWANA team up for new research and education efforts
The organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding after successfully working together in the past.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Austin, TX considers 2 new company contracts to increase zero waste efforts
The city fell short of its 50% diversion goal this year and is looking for new solutions.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 21, 2016
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