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Deep Dive
How Closed Loop Fund boosts recycling with support from the world's leading brands
The "social impact fund" has gained support from 11 leading consumer goods companies — resulting in $100 million in investments.
By Arlene Karidis • March 17, 2016 -
H&M will launch 'World Recycle Week' to promote textile recycling
The company plans to collect 1,000 tons of unwanted clothes from its more than 3,600 stores worldwide, aiming to ensure worn garments are recycled into reusable textile fibers.
By Arlene Karidis • March 16, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Alamy
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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Two Michigan-based companies aid recycling efforts in Flint amid water crisis
Petoskey Plastics and Schupan Recycling have teamed up to assist Flint in recycling the massive amount of plastic bottles that are accumulating across town.
By Kristin Musulin • March 15, 2016 -
As commodity prices drop, ecomaine encourages Mainers to keep recycling
Maine residents may soon have to pay to recycle as ecomaine continues to lose revenue — totaling a loss of $3 million, compared to three years ago.
By Arlene Karidis • March 15, 2016 -
West Virginia delegates pass bill to loosen MRF permit requirements
The legislation is intended to help contractors locate West Virginia recycling facilities, remove unnecessary layers, and make curbside recycling easier.
By Arlene Karidis • March 14, 2016 -
Houston, Waste Management reach new agreement on recycling contract
The newly proposed two-year contract is said to be a "win-win" for the city and Waste Management, however it comes with a catch.
By Kristin Musulin • March 14, 2016 -
US aluminum producers call for investigation on China's metal subsidies
United States imports of semi-fabricated aluminum from China spiked 181% in 2012 through 2015, according to The Wall Street Journal.
By Arlene Karidis • March 11, 2016 -
Delaware may impose 5-cent plastic bag rule to fund recycling education
Delaware retailers are mandated to establish recycling programs where they accept customers’ used plastic bags and provide information on recycling and reusable bags.
By Arlene Karidis • March 11, 2016 -
Houston dumps Waste Management as recycling service provider
Waste Management's hometown had a hard time accepting the proposed six-year, $18 million contract for recycling.
By Kristin Musulin • March 10, 2016 -
International Bottled Water Association joins The Recycling Partnership to boost recovery
In 2015, The Recycling Partnership leveraged $11 million to support new recycling infrastructure, providing 165,000 carts and helping service 1.2 million households.
By Arlene Karidis • March 10, 2016 -
ARCA Recycling adapts to rocky recycling market through raised rates, new focuses
“Utilities, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers are all realizing the landscape has changed dramatically," said ARCA Recycling Division President Edward Cameron.
By Arlene Karidis • March 10, 2016 -
WRAP report: Recycling demand for used UK textile exports steadily dropping
Political and economic pressures on existing markets are driving a decrease in UK collections.
By Arlene Karidis • March 9, 2016 -
Opinion
'Good is the enemy of great' in recycling programs
If recycling programs aren’t effective, does this mean that the practice should be halted altogether, as some propose?
By Jack Buffington • March 7, 2016 -
Chicago-area electronics recycling program to shut down due to lack of funding
"Regrettably, we cannot afford to pay more when we are already providing nearly $150,000 per year in manpower and equipment at the five collection sites," SWALCO Chairman Larry Mount told NBC Chicago.
By Arlene Karidis • March 7, 2016 -
Carton Council survey: Consumers dependent on packaging for recycling info
Most consumers want to recycle, but clear communication on what can be tossed in the bin is key in order to encourage participation.
By Arlene Karidis • March 7, 2016 -
Foam Recycling Coalition to offer polystyrene recycling grants
There is very limited infrastructure to process Styrofoam, which is an issue FRC is trying to change.
By Arlene Karidis • March 4, 2016 -
Connecticut Sen. Kennedy pushes for packaging bill, bag bill to cut waste
The bills could mandate an industry-financed stewardship program and require single-use retail bags to have 80% recyclable material by 2020.
By Arlene Karidis • March 4, 2016 -
Report: E-waste recycling market to hit $34B by 2022, with Europe leading the way
Around 20 million to 50 million tons of e-waste are produced annually, increasing three times faster than any other municipal waste — and the e-cycling market is expanding with it.
By Arlene Karidis • March 3, 2016 -
Energizer launches first AA battery made from recycled materials
The company explained the technology will reduce the need for mining of virgin material and reduce the number of batteries required for power.
By Arlene Karidis • March 3, 2016 -
What can be done to save California's container redemption centers?
"The market today is unlike anything we have ever experienced, and we need to reform the program to account for times like this," rePlanet President and COO Rod Rougelot told Resource Recycling.
By Arlene Karidis • March 2, 2016 -
'Next generation recycling': ZenRobotics to distribute robotic sorter in the U.S.
The sorter, driven by artificial intelligence, is reportedly able to produce more and purer processed materials at lower costs.
By Arlene Karidis • March 2, 2016 -
EU delegates worry that proposed Circular Economy package may reduce recycling rates
Some member states' top recyclers, all who are past the 2020 target of 50%, say proposed changes to what counts as recyclables could set the states back below that mark.
By Arlene Karidis • March 1, 2016 -
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf debates best way to utilize funds from proposed tipping fee increase
The governor intends to put the funds toward environmental programs, while Sen. John Blake wishes to pump the funds into municipal recycling programs.
By Arlene Karidis • March 1, 2016 -
Pratt Recycling has been landfilling Savannah's glass, much to the city's surprise
While Pratt must pay for the recyclables under its 10-year contract, effective until 2018, there are no terms specifying how the company must handle the waste.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Sort it out: How high-tech equipment results in high recovery rates — and even higher profits
"Upsize your equipment. There is always more material, so buy the biggest you can afford," said Penn Waste Director of Operations Kathy Masch.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016
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