Recycling: Page 109
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How startup ByFusion is turning plastic trash into a construction commodity
The company's RePlast blocks can be used for insulation, road construction, or whatever else people can dream up.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
UPDATE: NJ judge dismisses dispute regarding condo association, Blue Diamond Disposal
A fight between Blue Diamond Disposal and the Franklin Meadows Condominium Association has been described in formal motions as "playground style bullying."
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
SPC study: PET, aluminum can recycling available to 92% of US residents
Meanwhile, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition found that glass and carton recycling programs are less prevalent in the U.S.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
California recycler rePlanet charged in 2013 employee death
The Ontario-based company faces two felony charges and a $1.5 million fine if convicted.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Disposal rates—and diversion rates—are climbing in Southwest Colorado
Residents in the region are disposing of 7% more waste than they were in 2007, despite new initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
New York scrap recycler receives 10-count indictment for pollution
The owner of Coast Transportation and Recycling has been charged for contaminating a local waterway.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
ACC study: Environmental cost of plastic lower than other materials
The new report commissioned by the American Chemistry Council has led to some surprising findings.
By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016 -
Call2Recycle increases battery collections by 22% over last year
Vermont's new extended producer responsibility law for single-use batteries was credited for part of the jump.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
NWRA, SWANA announce new shared positions on market challenges
The organizations issued two addenda to their Joint Advisory on Designing Contracts for Processing of Municipal Recyclables.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
Arkansas legislators ask for audit of state tire recycling, management programs
The efficiency and fiscal stability of the state's tire district system is currently in question.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
Oregon bottle deposit value to double in April 2017
The state's bottle deposit is slated to rise to 10 cents due to two years of low bottle-return rates.
By Kristin Musulin • July 26, 2016 -
Scranton, PA moves toward updating recycling program for first time in 26 years
The Scranton City Council will vote on an ordinance this week to update regulations for a low-performing program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
Waste Pro to break ground on new single-stream MRF in Sarasota, FL
The facility will process 2,000 tons per month and help Manatee County handle its new single-stream program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
UPDATE: ReCommunity questions if Ann Arbor contract termination was financially motivated
Meanwhile, there is still some confusion over what will happen to recyclables until a new company comes in.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
NYC organics program scales up with new $47M long-term processing contracts
The Department of Sanitation has chosen six vendors to process material from residential and school collections.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
Man faces prison for allegedly attempting to redeem 10K cans in Michigan
The cans came from Kentucky and were bound for Michigan where the refund rate is five cents higher.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
University of Montana questioned for outdoor e-waste storage
The campus currently stores old electronics outside on dozens of pallets that are picked up roughly twice per year.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
New York offering $3M in grants to stabilize local e-waste programs
Money from the Environmental Protection Fund is meant to help municipalities comply with the state's e-waste diversion law.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
Starbucks locations in the UK will test out recyclable coffee cups
The Frugalpac cup has a thin liner which is meant to be separated more easily in the recycling process.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016 -
Major plastics recycler Entropex forced to close for financial reasons
The Canadian company said it fell victim to declining oil prices and will be sold by a court-appointed receiver.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
Montgomery, AL acquires closed mixed-waste facility from Infinitus
The city will purchase the facility and former operator Infinitus Renewable Energy Park (IREP) will file for bankruptcy.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
Nashville looks for new glass collection solutions thanks to public interest
The city doesn't currently collect the material, but is considering a small commercial pilot program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016 -
CalRecycle: State disposal rate increased, recycling rate dropped in 2015
The organization credits an "accelerating economy" for the increase in materials being sent to landfills.
By Kristin Musulin • July 19, 2016 -
Multi-unit recycling ordinance faces strong opposition from Chicago real estate community
A previously proposed ordinance would bring recycling to large buildings, but landlords are concerned about high fines.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
Pinellas County recognized for having highest recycling rate in Florida
The county's 89% diversion rate for 2015 includes construction and demolition debris and waste-to-energy credits.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016
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