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Carton Council announces 57% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling
67.1 million households across 48 states can now recycling food and beverage cartons through curbside and drop-off programs.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Target stores across Montana to end glass recycling program
A broad-sweeping infrastructure is still lacking for glass recycling, despite the demand.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 26, 2016 -
'Green deconstruction' on the rise to divert construction debris from landfills
About 12.8% of materials in the landfill are from construction debris, however 90% of those materials can be recycled or reused.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Indiana Recycling Coalition approved for license plate to fund recycling programs
IRC Executive Director Carey Hamilton anticipates this fundraising drive, which aims to boost recycling and education, will have an environmental impact across the state.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 26, 2016 -
Recycling Partnership, MassDEP develop toolkit to combat recycling contamination
"A key outcome will be a unified, adaptable messaging platform that provides communities with a common language for communicating with residents about recycling," said The Recycling Partnership.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 25, 2016 -
EPA report: Recycling significantly reduces release of industrial toxins
In 2014, about 84% of the 25 billion pounds of toxic chemicals in the U.S. were addressed through recycling, energy recovery, and treatment.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 25, 2016 -
E-waste recyclers discuss industry challenges at International Electronics Recycling Congress
A wavering economy and weakened market have thrown some curve balls, and as a result, it appears that focusing on processing more waste will not be the answer to generating revenue.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 22, 2016 -
WISEerg 'Harvester' converts food waste into organic fertilizer for food retailers
The smart technology has the potential to open up new learning experiences and ultimately lead to new food industry protocol.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 22, 2016 -
World Economic Forum shines hopeful light on tackling global food waste
Global initiatives and coalitions were announced today at the Forum, all with the aim to reduce food waste and strengthen food supply systems.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Republic hikes price of trash services in San Angelo, TX due to low recycling rates
This fee is on top of a 2.9% annual rate increase for services provided by Republic, as reported in San Angelo Texas News Leader.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Do it unapologetically': Startup insight from CEO of plastic-to-fabric company Thread
Thread CEO Ian Rosenberger shares his experience with starting a business, his insight on business growth, and his passion for social responsibility.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Ellen MacArthur report: More plastic than fish in the sea by 2050
"Growing volumes of end-of-use plastics are generating costs and destroying value to the industry. After-use plastics could, with circular economy thinking, be turned into valuable feedstock,” said report contributor Dr. Martin R Stuchtey.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 20, 2016 -
Houston's new mayor stalls 'One Bin For All' program
A Texas environmental group is optimistic that the proposal will be shelved and instead calls for three-bin recycling.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 19, 2016 -
Chicago's new recycling policy aims to keep plastic bags out of stream
"There’s a series of progressions. Educate `em first. Give them warnings. But after that, they have to do something proactive," said Greg Maxwell, senior vice-president of Resource Management.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 19, 2016 -
Devalued scrap metal prices continue to reduce supply for recyclers
Despite the economic downturn, some recyclers are hopeful that prices will soon begin to rise back to normal.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 15, 2016 -
Maryland Waste Authority to launch up to two recycling facilities
The proposed high-tech MRFs would be potentially risky projects, with the cost of one facility estimated at $30 million to $40 million.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 15, 2016 -
Florida county to temporarily ban composting facilities
The ban was triggered by CompostUSA’s plan to divert rotting garbage from landfill. While the plan was appealing at first, officials changed their perspective after close examination.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 14, 2016 -
Ocean Conservancy report: 60% of plastic trash in oceans comes from 5 countries
"We now have the best, most comprehensive assessment of trash and plastic waste on some of our most iconic marine wildlife," said Nicholas Mallos, director of the Trash Free Seas Program at Ocean Conservancy.
By Arlene Karidis • Updated July 22, 2022 -
Wastequip launches new dry waste compactor for commercial use
The new 245IP Precision Series Compactor is the third model in the company’s compactor line, following 265XP and 26IP.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 14, 2016 -
New York recycling firm faces $119K in fines following injuries
“The company knew programs needed to be in place to address and prevent these hazards, yet did not provide required and adequate safeguards," said Anthony Ciuffio, OSHA’s area director for Long Island, NY.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 13, 2016 -
Ontario region invests in anaerobic digestion to reach diversion goal
Peel now diverts about 46% of its solid waste from the landfill but, after the anaerobic digester system launches in 2021, the region hopes to bump its diversion rate to 60%.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 13, 2016 -
Philadelphia mandates garbage disposals to tackle food waste
The requirement will allow Philadelphia to target 10% of its residential waste, generate renewable energy, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 13, 2016 -
Indiana city launches 'Simple Recycling' program for household items
The curbside recycling program — which will accept clothing, bedding, small appliances, and other household items — is the first of its kind in the state.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 12, 2016 -
Scranton, PA hires consultant to improve recycling program
The city will be sending letters to businesses and institutions, notifying them they are required to report their recycling efforts.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 11, 2016 -
Indiana politicians propose nixing public sector waste services
Sen. Luke Kenley suggested that private companies can assume the roles that solid waste districts have and enable cities to earn revenue while lowering property taxes.
By Arlene Karidis • Jan. 11, 2016
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