From the toilet to the tap? Oregon wastewater plant challenges home brewers

"We need to be judging water by its quality, and not by its history," said Mark Jockers, Clean Water Services spokesman.

By Deborah Barrington • April 30, 2015

ME bill would put end to deposit for large bottles

A proposed bill to stop collecting deposit fees form consumers on larger beverage containers is making its way through the Maine Legislature.

By Nicole Wrona • April 30, 2015

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The 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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Chemical scare from bear repellent prompts Casella to close MRF

A materials recovery facility operated by Casella Waste in Williston, VT was evacuated and closed after hazardous waste permeated the facility.

By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015

Roofing shingles take to the streets in Columbus, OH

The Ohio EPA awarded Columbus $156,775 to study and implement the recycling of roofing shingles into material used to construct roads.  

By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015

Keep America Beautiful study: convenience and education crucial to workplace recycling

The focus of the initiative is increasing recycling while reducing waste in the workplace.

By Nicole Wrona • April 29, 2015

SC Continental Tire plant hits zero-landfill goal

The tire manufacturer announced that its Sumter, SC, facility attained zero-landfill status. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 28, 2015

Artist aims to turn trash into awareness

Artist Alejandro Duran collected debris from a shoreline in Mexico, then transformed the waste into environmental art installations.

By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015

FL county allowed to use waste in construction of roads

Pasco County plans to use landfill waste converted into ash in roadways across the area. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015

The North Face expands Clothes the Loop

The outdoor apparel and footwear company said Clothes the Loop is available at all of its retail locations in the U.S.

By Nicole Wrona • April 27, 2015

When it's cheaper to trash glass than recycle it

Cities and recyclers are finding that glass recycling is too expensive, prompting some municipalities and businesses to cut glass collection from recycling programs. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 24, 2015

Covanta plans to break ground at Indianapolis MRF

According to Covanta, its $45 million "Advanced Recycling Center" project is underway in Indianapolis.

By Nicole Wrona • April 24, 2015

Sonoco lauds OK facility with gold star for landfill-free status

The plant was awarded a gold level sustainability award for recycling and diversion efforts. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 24, 2015

Seattle holds off food waste recycling fines

The fines were suspended due to a 71% awareness rate among Seattle residents. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 23, 2015

CA lawmakers consider bill that cuts sales tax for recycling companies

Assembly Bill 199 aims to expand the definition of projects qualifying for exemption status. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 23, 2015

Equity firm acquires CA-based Certified Recycling

Tricor Pacific Capital purchased the recycling company for an undisclosed amount. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 23, 2015

Nestle achieves landfill-free status at all US factories

The corporation changed the way it approached waste and manufacturing in order to reach its zero-waste goals.

By Nicole Wrona • April 23, 2015

SWANA, NWRA announce new guidelines for recycling practices

The associations worked in tandem to develop guidelines outlining best practices for residential recycling programs. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 22, 2015

After one year, Detroit's curbside recycling program a bust

City officials say the rate hovers at 10%, and cites the cost of recycling bins as a factor for the low number of participants. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 22, 2015

Curbside Value Partnership takes new name: The Recycling Partnership

The recycling nonprofit said it changed its name to reflect its expanding role in the industry. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 22, 2015

After 4-year pilot program, Tacoma, WA expands commercial food waste recycling

A pilot program that converts organic waste into compost is expanding as the city aims to divert 70% of waste from landfills.

By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015

NSA creates mascot to promote recycling

As part of its STEM Recycling Challenge, the National Security Agency created Dunk, a recycling bin that encourages students to divert waste. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015

Adidas plans to incorporate plastic ocean debris into apparel, shoes

The clothing and footwear retailer launched a partnership with Parley for the Oceans to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the world’s oceans. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 21, 2015

Niagara Falls, NY, waste ordinance increases recycling rate

The city adopted an ordinance that officially went into effect Jan. 1. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015

APR: Rigid plastics recycling source of revenue stream for grocery stores

The group is focusing on opportunities at supermarkets to recycle and divert waste while generating an often untapped revenue stream.

By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015

GA microbrewery partners with Novelis, packages beer in evercan

Savannah’s Southbound Brewing Company will sell beer served in cans made from 90% recycled content.

By Nicole Wrona • April 20, 2015