Recycling: Page 113
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NCER report points to future e-waste recycling challenges, encourages reuse
The National Center for Electronics Recycling finds new technology has become increasingly harder to process.
By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2016 -
Niagara Falls saw a 50% increase in its diversion rate thanks in part to a $100 goat costume
The city also made other changes such as limits on refuse collection and better enforcement of city rules.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Minnesota e-waste bill awaits governor's signature
The bill would update the state's EPR program to reflect industry changes.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Optional curbside glass recycling program expands in Utah
As glass recycling faces challenges nationwide, are opt-in programs the best way to approach citywide collection?
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
The Recycling Partnership teams up with EPA on curbside study
The nonprofit is gathering data from 400 curbside programs nationwide to better understand gaps in recycling infrastructure.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
Raids shut down more recycling fraud schemes in California
Two men face jail time and $1.25 million in restitution fees for redeeming out-of-state recyclables.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2016 -
Kentucky announces more than 70 new recycling grants
The Kentucky Pride Fund will give more than $4.5 million for a variety of recycling projects.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2016 -
Plastics industry marks progress in campaign against marine litter
Around the world, 260 projects are in the works and 65 associations have joined the cause.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2016 -
Aqua Metals, Interstate Batteries team up on new recycling process
Interstate will supply feedstock and investment for Aqua's new electrochemical lead recycling technology.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2016 -
Crackdown on wage violations continues in California recycling industry
Placentia, CA-based Sanchez Recycling has been ordered to pay $113,000 in back wages and damages.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
State aims to shut down Minneapolis recycling company over emissions issues
Northern Metal Recycling has allegedly violated air quality standards since 2014, and may have misled the state.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
UPDATE: Tucson approves increase in collection fees to cover lost revenue
Revenue has dropped from about $1.9 million five years ago to $405,260 for this year to date.
By Arlene Karidis • May 19, 2016 -
How Taiwan became a world leader in recycling
The island nation's 55% diversion rate is among the best in the world, thanks to a national strategy.
By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2016 -
Canada Fibers' newest MRF may evolve into mixed-waste operation
The company is currently in the process of retrofitting the 100,000-square-foot facility.
By Kristin Musulin • May 18, 2016 -
Chicago residents still struggling with new recycling rules
The city hasn't allowed plastic bags in recycling containers since last year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
Seattle apartment residents face recycling challenges due to space restrictions
Certain buildings are exempt from the program because they lack space for separate dumpsters.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Dutch inventor launches project to spur at-home plastic recycling revolution
Dave Hakkens, a 27-year-old inventor, offers free designs for home recycling machines through his project Precious Plastic.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Minnesota county embarks on detailed waste characterization study
Hennepin County must find ways to surpass its nearly 50% diversion rate to meet state goals.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Community worried after Albuquerque, NM recycling facility catches fire — again
The Bernalillo County Fire Department said this is the 11th time they've responded to a fire at the facility in the past 10 years.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Study: Austin reaches 42% diversion rate in 2015, falls short of goal
The city will need to boost recycling efforts if it wishes to reach its zero waste goal by 2040.
By Kristin Musulin • May 13, 2016 -
Michigan Senate passes bill to prohibit local bag bans
The bill would prevent bans or fees on any bags, cups, bottles, or packaging throughout the state.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016 -
Textile recycling startup teams with Levi Strauss to create jeans from post-consumer waste
Seattle-based Evrnu's prototype is made from post-consumer cotton, requiring 98% less water than jeans made from new cotton.
By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Tracking the international journey of the United States' deadly e-waste
Basel Action Network Executive Director Jim Puckett explains how his watchdog organization caught recyclers and manufacturers red-handed in fraudulent e-waste exports.
By Kristin Musulin • May 12, 2016 -
Report: UK waste industry needs greater policy support from government
The Environmental Services Association report emphasizes the economic benefits of moving toward a circular economy.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
US Glass Recycling Coalition garners support from waste haulers, beverage giants
The new coalition, co-founded by the Glass Packaging Institute, includes more than 20 partners from across the supply chain.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016
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