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APBA poll: Californians want bag fees to support environmental fund over retailers
Results show support for Proposition 65, the lesser known of two bag initiatives up for a vote this fall.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Rhode Island broadens use of Recycle Across America labels
The state will now offer material to private businesses and institutions in addition to schools.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Fire Rover highlights lack of data surrounding North American facility fires
Through rough estimations, the company approximates that well over 1,500 facility fires happen across the U.S. and Canada annually.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Waste Management study weighs environmental benefits of recycling
The study suggests haulers may want to consider moving away from weight-based goals.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Charlotte, NC program aims to reduce waste in low-income, minority communities
The "Healthy Communities" project will focus on food education and reducing food waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Greenpeace survey: Phone manufacturers should take more responsibility for recycling
The majority of survey respondents said companies release too many models and should make it easier to repair existing ones — which could in-turn reduce e-waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Dallas increases social media usage to boost low diversion rates
The city, which currently has a 21% diversion rate, has a long way to go to reach its 2020 goal of 40%.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Texas Recycling Inc. moves to new location, broadens commodity portfolio
The multi-generational company has expanded beyond paper and plastics to now handle metals.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
ACC study: More than 60% of country can recycle multiple categories of plastic
The findings are important evidence for companies that want to market their products as recyclable.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Waste Management to temporarily run Ann Arbor, MI recycling — and environmentalists aren't happy
Local environmentalists argue that Waste Management's views on recycling aren't in-line with the city's diversion goals.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 12, 2016 -
Company announces non-toxic leaching method for e-waste
Mineworx says its formula can remove metals from circuit boards more safely than using cyanide.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Truck driver arrested in California for allegedly transporting $11K of outside recyclables
The state's Recycling Fraud Team struck again to stop the redemption of 7,000 pounds of bottles and cans.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016 -
IBM Research identifies new method for creating biodegradable plastics
Scientists say a new organic catalyst could make the plant-to-plastic process cheaper.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Georgia summit tries to change the narrative around glass recycling
Representatives from local government, the waste industry and manufacturing convened to discuss solutions.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Connecticut recycler fights permit denial in court
Recycling Inc. is appealing a state decision that prohibits it from doing business.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Waste Management interns spread recycling awareness door-to-door in Seattle area
12 interns — some multilingual — have been getting residents on the right track since state recycling rates have dipped.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Teen starts collection business for hard-to-recycle items in Portland, OR
An autistic teen is pursuing his passions by helping his neighbors get rid of their challenging items.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016 -
Italy passes new law aimed at major food waste reduction
The country plans to make donations easier, packaging more sustainable, and leftovers more culturally acceptable.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016 -
UPDATE: Connecticut NWRA chapter shares concerns about state's waste reduction plan
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection aims to reduce waste 60% by 2024.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Low Chinese demand for recovered materials likely to continue
Analysis from the executive president of the China Scrap Plastics Association offers a tough outlook.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Texas to conduct statewide study of recycling economy
The firm Burns & McDonnell will help conduct the study as required by recent legislation.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Troubled waters: How Rio's trash problem goes far beyond the Olympics
Seven years of planning for the Summer Games wasn't enough to rid Rio's waters of waste. So what will happen when the torch is extinguished?
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Grocery Manufacturers Association highlights corporate waste reduction efforts
The food and beverage association's biannual report shows innovative solutions from major companies.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016 -
2 California recyclers fight back against state fraud accusations
California Waste Solutions and Recycling Services Alliance are refuting charges by CalRecycle in two separate cases.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016 -
Keep America Beautiful releases plans for Recycle-Bowl, fall initiatives
The annual competition is significant in promoting consumer awareness across the nation.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016
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