Recycling: Page 106
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Chicago's stagnantly low diversion rate has dropped to single digits
The city has invested in a recycling overhaul but diversion rates are on track to be less than 10% this year.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Allentown, PA introduces Recyclebank program
The city's 36,000 residents will be able to earn points to local retailers based on their recycling participation.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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TrendlineThe Rise of Recycling AI
Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.
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Deep Dive
6 futuristic design concepts that could create a 'wasteless' society
Architects envision a world of symbiotic urban living, ocean filtration and 3-D printed underwater cities in these far-out concepts.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 21, 2016 -
EPA partners with ACC to improve diversion of all plastics
The agency will also join the Wrap Recycling Action Program focused on plastic film as part of the agreement.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2016 -
South Carolina waste agencies sued in aftermath of Creative CRT debacle
A property owner alleges that the agencies are responsible for e-waste that Creative Recycling Systems left behind.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2016 -
Recology's San Francisco MRF gets upgrade to handle newer packaging
The $11.6 million improvement will increase Recology's processing capacity by 170 tons per day.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016 -
FWRA: Transportation, processing infrastructure among largest barriers to food waste diversion
The Food Waste Reduction Alliance report details specific challenges for manufacturing, retail/wholesale and restaurants.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Survey: Millennial generation is least trusting of industry recycling operations
The new Consumer Tracker Recycling Survey from Keep America Beautiful looks at opinions and perceptions of the system.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Rumpke unveils $1M renovation at unique mixed glass recycling center
Renovations include extended conveyors, an enhanced dust collection system and a new technology to remove fine materials from glass.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Report calls out Denver's 'abysmal' recycling rate and advocates for zero waste plan
The city diverts 18% of residential material which advocates say is far below average for the region.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 16, 2016 -
National recycling rate edges up to 34.6% according to EPA
The agency's latest Advancing Sustainable Materials Management report showed an increase for 2014.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
EPA: Recycling industry responsible for 757K jobs and billions in economic benefits
The agency's first Recycling Economic Impact Report in 15 years looks at data from 2007.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Report: Closed Loop Fund has boosted diversion with nearly $19M in investments
Since it started in 2014, Closed Loop has helped divert 50,000 tons of material and funded nine projects throughout the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
USDA
World Biogas Association officially launches at COP22
David Newman, former president of ISWA, will lead the group with a focus on biogas and anaerobic digestion.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How America Recycles Day has highlighted recycling as a nonpartisan priority
After 19 years, the industry "holiday" is still uniting communities in efforts to make the nation a more sustainable place to live.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 15, 2016 -
What OSHA inspectors are looking for during recycling facility visits
According to John Schumacher of Assurance, many common citations are easily preventable.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Recycling industry executive takes seat in Indiana House of Representatives
Carey Hamilton of the Indiana Recycling Coalition was elected to a seat with 52% of the vote.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
EnviroPure to help University of Illinois process 90% of campus food waste
The campus is using six units across more than 12 dining facilities to turn organics into greywater.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Plastic Recycling employee killed while trying to unclog machine
The incident highlights the importance of employee safety practices and keeping various materials out of the waste stream.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
FCC awarded contract to process recyclables from Dallas suburb
Material from University Park, TX will be processed at a new MRF in Dallas set to open in 2017.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Republic, US Chamber of Commerce to team up with major retailers for 'circular economy pilot'
The pilot project will be launched in January in a currently unspecified U.S. city.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2016 -
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
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