Recycling: Page 119
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PRISM awarded $1M to develop fluorescent marker technology for enhanced plastics recycling
Recycling technology experts believe the low-cost concept could work to sort recyclable materials beyond plastics.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Minneapolis names Eureka Recycling as service provider, replacing Waste Management
The city is changing course after receiving bids from both waste management companies, motivated by lowered processing fees.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 25, 2016 -
ISRI survey: Paper mills reject recovered paper from mixed-waste streams
The top reasons for rejection include odor, high risk, high moisture, and quality that would be unacceptable to customers.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Commonwealth Computer Recycling secures funding to scale proper e-waste disposal
The company will focus its operations on Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware where it sees potential for short-term growth, with later plans to expand across the mid-Atlantic region.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Report: Green packaging market to grow at 7.35% CAGR from 2016 to 2020
A demand for advanced packaging technology is driving product developers to focus on durable, recyclable materials that can stand up to elements such as moisture and heat.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Nebraska city invests nearly $15K in 'Big Red Worms' composting program
The Nebraska Farmers Union said if the compost project works, it would be great for other rural communities to use.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 22, 2016 -
Maine composting, recycling bill fuels heated debate among various committees
Maine fell short of its 50% recycling and composting goal set for 2014 by 14%, which bill proponents say indicates a need for major change.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 19, 2016 -
Wisconsin's new C&D recycling facility to save taxpayers $600K, cut emissions
The facility will initially take in 40,000 tons of construction & demolition material annually, growing to 75,000 tons per year and aiming for a 70% recycling rate.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 19, 2016 -
Apple official: 'There's an e-waste problem in the world'
The tech giant said it collected 40,000 tons of e-waste in 2014 from recycled devices, including enough steel to lay 100 miles of railway track.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 18, 2016 -
Call2Recycle, Battery Solutions partner on collection and sorting initiative
Call2Recycle's collection containers are beginning to be sorted by Battery Solutions' locations in Howell, MI and Mesa, AZ.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 18, 2016 -
Montgomery, AL plans to take over struggling 'dirty MRF' owned by Infinitus Energy
The site shut down in October, leaving 100 people unemployed — with plummeting commodities values responsible for the operation’s demise.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 17, 2016 -
San Angelo residents surveyed to determine their waste pickup preferences
San Angelo Director of City Operations Shane Kelton said the survey will act as a tool to develop a service that meets the community’s unique needs.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 17, 2016 -
Aqua Metals to open controversial battery recycling site in Nevada
The company claims the plant will be "practically emission-free," but its initial application showed otherwise.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 17, 2016 -
CalRecycle identifies first recycling fraud 'border bust' case of 2016
The driver was arrested for illegally hauling more than 9,000 pounds of used beverage containers into the state — worth a potential CRV of $13,550.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 17, 2016 -
Fort Collins, CO delays recycling regulations due to objections from officials, haulers
Some city officials say the ordinance’s gradual implementation should give haulers realistic time to invest in equipment, but City Council says there is a "disconnect" between the city and haulers on what is reasonable.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 16, 2016 -
Kansas may nix tire recycling grants, reduce new tire sales tax
The decision may also eliminate the advisory committee charged with cleaning up tire waste and marketing recycled tires.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 16, 2016 -
Veolia helps create France's first circular economy for small appliances
The company plans to develop a scaled business model to replace virgin material with recycled raw material of equal quality that meets quantity and cost expectations.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 12, 2016 -
New iScrapRight software to assist recyclers with operations, reporting
The app has functions to handle ticketing, help with government compliance, and perform reporting tasks among capabilities.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 12, 2016 -
Covanta's 'dirty MRF' project suspended in Indianapolis
Proponents of the "dirty MRF" say processing mixed waste is the only way Indiana can reach its 50% recycling goal, but opponents don't agree with the contract terms.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 11, 2016 -
The Recycling Partnership announces Kimberly-Clark as newest member
Over the last two years, The Recycling Partnership has helped 72 communities to recycle, ultimately reaching 1.2 million U.S. households.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 11, 2016 -
California's rePlanet closes 191 recycling centers, terminates 300 jobs
The company’s financial struggles, which will bring down production and completely eliminate work in some areas, are largely attributed to declining oil prices.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 11, 2016 -
SRI releases Environmental Product Declaration to assess materials' life cycle impact
"Environmental impacts of materials are critical decision factors for architects, engineers, and builders," said Lawrence W. Kavanagh, president of the Steel Market Development Institute.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 10, 2016 -
Analyst: The pressure on PET recyclers 'is likely to remain'
IHS Chemical Senior Director Tison Keel noted that a strong PET recycling market is unlikely in the near future due to cheap prices for virgin resin PET and an oversupply of the material.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 9, 2016 -
EPA study: Electronics recycling industry is meeting standards
R2 and e-Stewards were assessed for standards such as maximizing reuse and recycling, and minimizing human and environmental exposure.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 9, 2016 -
Study: WRAP program boosts at-store plastic film, bag collection by 125%
"Importantly, these efforts have raised awareness of the ease and opportunity to recycle a variety of plastic film beyond the bag," said Tanya Gray, a solid waste supervisor for the city of Vancouver, WA.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 8, 2016
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