Recycling: Page 110
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Fort Collins, CO close to approving long-discussed recycling surcharge
City officials have come around to the idea as part of an ongoing conversation about new zero waste policies.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
Henkel Corp. partners with TerraCycle for adhesive recycling program
TerraCycle will now accept the company's adhesive containers through a postage-paid box program and recycle them.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
New carbon fiber recycling partnership signed in Washington
Three institutions have signed a collaborative agreement to advance research and job training opportunities in the field.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Recycling Partnership announces grant for recycling carts in Athens, OH
The college town will receive help in purchasing 5,000 new carts and rolling out an education campaign.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Baltimore initiative collects 55K cigarette butts in one neighborhood
A program by the nonprofit Waterfront Partnership installed receptacles throughout the city's Harbor East area.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Diversion duels: Zerocycle's unique mission to boost recycling through friendly competition
The software analytics startup has partnered with four major cities to analyze recycling data and encourage residents to increase diversion.
By Kristin Musulin • July 13, 2016 -
NYC touts big diversion results from Zero Waste Challenge for businesses
Nearly 37,000 tons of waste were diverted from landfills and incinerators by 31 businesses since February.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
Western states see wave of recycling facility fires this summer
Three facilities in California and Colorado have already experienced fire issues this month alone.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
Massachusetts announces new round of Recycling Business Development Grants
The grants are intended to help create more sustainable markets for challenging materials such as glass and mattresses.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
Industry representatives skeptical of New York City's zero waste plan
Some say the city's aim to divert 90% of waste from landfills by 2030 is more of a goal than a plan.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016 -
WRAP survey: Obstacles to cause gate, tipping fee increases at UK MRFs
The recent survey found low commodity prices and increased contamination are causing increased charges at recycling facilities.
By Kristin Musulin • July 11, 2016 -
Alliance Recycling to shut down after history of citations, fines
The California facility is seen as a lifeline for many local scavengers and a blight by the area's newer residents.
By Cole Rosengren • July 11, 2016 -
California bottle deposit bill provides short-term fixes, but larger problem remains
A bill aimed at stopping the closure of state redemption centers would end subsidies next year unless a new agreement is reached.
By Cole Rosengren • July 8, 2016 -
Report: Bioplastics market expected to see big growth by 2020
The BCC Research report estimates that the global market could pass 6 million metric tons within the next four years.
By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016 -
New website launches to highlight global anti-litter campaigns
Sponsored by a U.K. nonprofit, the open source Neat Streets site is meant for sharing strategies and designs.
By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016 -
APR voices concerns over production of plastic cans
The Association of Plastic Recyclers claims producing plastic cans with metal lids is a contaminate to the PET recycling stream.
By Kristin Musulin • July 6, 2016 -
Regional recycling to resume with completion of Florida-based ECUA's new facility
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority aims to open its $10.4 million MRF in September.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Registration now required for Houston scrap tire operations
The city has begun enforcing a 2015 ordinance meant to reduce illegal dumping and mitigate the spread of Zika virus.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Eugene, OR launching curbside organic waste collection this year
Up to 1,500 households will have access to a two-year pilot program in the state's second-largest city by next summer.
By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2016 -
Newly introduced federal bill would limit e-waste exports
The Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act aims to stop the use of parts in counterfeit operations overseas.
By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2016 -
Report: Plastic packaging recycling up in Canada
The Canadian Plastics Industry Association found a 3% increase, due primarily to film and HDPE bottle recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2016 -
San Francisco unanimously passes strictest Styrofoam ban in US
The sale of nearly every product made from Styrofoam is now outlawed in the city.
By Kristin Musulin • June 30, 2016 -
Dong Energy REnescience plant contracts with enzyme supplier to clean waste
The U.K. facility will use enzymes to "wash" organic waste as part of a multistep sorting process.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
Philadelphia Eagles sign 'extensive' multiyear partnership with waste company
Waste Masters Solutions will be a "solution partner" at the team's stadium and practice facility.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
Houston partners with Strategic Materials to add glass drop-off locations across city
10 more locations will be added to make glass recycling easier for residents.
By Kristin Musulin • June 29, 2016
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