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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 -
Explore the Trendlineā
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TrendlineThe Rise of Recycling AI
Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.
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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 -
Massachusetts education pilot aims to solve national recycling contamination issues
The Recycling Partnership is leading a directly targeted program in four Massachusetts communities to change behavior.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
Study: Lidless recycling bins are major sources of litter in Portland, ME
Overflowing bins may be costing the Maine city thousands of dollars each year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016 -
Maine recyclers warned of plastic bottles containing methamphetamine remnants
The DEA has confirmed many cases in which bottles, collected for recycling, have contained residue from meth-making.
By Kristin Musulin • May 9, 2016 -
AF&PA: US paper recycling rate increases to 66.8% in 2015
The American Forest & Paper Association members have set a goal of 70% paper recovery by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • May 9, 2016 -
N.E.W. aquires Fulcrum to expand plastics portfolio in Midwest
The acquisition will bring additional product offerings to the company’s custom blow plastics customers.
By Arlene Karidis • May 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How Green Festival rakes in the green for aspiring, sustainable entrepreneurs
The event is described as an experiential platform with an educational component and businesses can show just about anything as long as the products are truly green, easily accessible, and affordable.
By Arlene Karidis • May 5, 2016 -
Lincoln, NE waste haulers anticipate landfill ban, prepare to offer recycling services
Customers are "growing like dandelions" said a company owner.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016 -
Nespresso expands UPS partnership to recycle coffee pods in 48 states
The manufacturer provides pre-paid recycling bags to mail the capsules to one of 88,000 UPS drop-off sites.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016 -
CalRecycle awards $5.7M in grants to tackle illegal tire dumping
The grants help cover costs associated with inspection of storage facilities, law enforcement, surveillance, and employee training.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016 -
Machinex changes ownership, revamps managerial sales team
The restructuring of Machinex's internal staff will help keep the company competitive in the sorting technology market, according to a press statement.
By Kristin Musulin • May 4, 2016 -
CalRecycle accuses Waste Management subsidiary, 11 other companies of $14M in deposit fraud
CalRecycle and the Department of Justice have sent a clear message that there will be consequences if the state's container deposit system is cheated.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016 -
Dart Container adds Styrofoam collection center in Chicago
Dart has set up nearly 90 Styrofoam drop-off centers and several cities have launched their own, while others have banned Styrofoam.
By Arlene Karidis • May 4, 2016 -
Report: NYC schools need more financial support to boost recycling, sustainability
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is calling on the DOE’s Office of Sustainability to pay and train sustainability coordinators.
By Arlene Karidis • May 2, 2016 -
Newtech Recycling pushes for e-waste law reform in New Jersey
Owner Jim Antwistle is working to change New Jersey’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act, whereby manufacturers would have less control over how recyclers do business.
By Arlene Karidis • May 2, 2016 -
US Steel charges China with foul play in trade
Formal charges brought to the U.S. International Trade Commission include conspiracy to fix prices, theft of trade secrets, and evasion of trade duties through false labeling.
By Arlene Karidis • April 29, 2016 -
SCS Engineers tool helps Texas town design 20-year solid waste management plan
The tool, which can assess expenses and provide a framework to plan capital expenditures, could be applied to neighboring communities.
By Arlene Karidis • April 29, 2016 -
Judge rules Seattle 'trash-snooping' ordinance as unconstitutional
The actual ban that prohibits Seattle residents from tossing compostable waste in the garbage is still valid.
By Kristin Musulin • April 28, 2016 -
Guinness World Record-holding recycling dog, Tubby, dies of cancer
Tubby was recognized for his environmental efforts around the world, with his story gaining coverage from the United States to Brazil.
By Kristin Musulin • April 28, 2016 -
Apple's waste diversion rates drop for second consecutive year
Apple is working to reverse the trend focusing on final assembly facilities, expanding composting at corporate sites, and launching zero waste initiatives in 470 retail stores.
By Arlene Karidis • April 28, 2016 -
Report: 700M pounds of e-waste recycled through Consumer Technology Association initiative
The five-year-running record results from a push to increase collections and consumer awareness, and a large-scale e-waste recycling program for schools.
By Arlene Karidis • April 28, 2016
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