Recycling: Page 144
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Upstate Shredding makes move to acquire Metalico
Adam Weitsman, the CEO of the scrap metal firm, currently holds an 11.7% stake in his competitor and submitted a public proposal to buy out the remaining shares.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015 -
AL town eyes single-stream to increase recycling rate
The mayor of Fairhope, AL, hopes the new co-mingled program will contribute to the town's goal of reducing the volume of waste it delivers to the landfill.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015 -
CA works to reduce food scraps from waste stream
AB 1826, a state law taking effect in 2016 that requires businesses and apartment buildings to recycle organics, is just one of many initiatives in California aimed at improving its recycling rate.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 24, 2015 -
IL county initiative encourages e-waste recycling
A Kane County, IL, program offers collection services to its residents in an ongoing effort to reduce the amount of electronics entering its landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015 -
Axion expands facilities in OH, TX
The plastics recycling company added to its capabilities at the two plants to keep up with increased demand for its building and railroad tie products.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015 -
NY county waste facility completes $7.5M MRF project
The expansion is capable of processing a greater number of materials, which has increased the lifespan of the local landfill by 20 years.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015 -
Augusta, ME, offers single-stream recycling to residents
But there's a drawback: the co-mingled program is not part of current curbside collection services, and households looking to participate must drop off their recyclables at a specified location.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015 -
Single-stream recycling considered a success in IL city
After the co-mingled program was implemented in Decatur, IL, the residential recycling rate skyrocketed.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015 -
E-waste recycling companies establish partnership
The focus of the collaboration between 3S International and a group of recycling firms is to expand their networks and share resources.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015 -
Recycling company allegedly disposed of CRT in landfill
Basel Action Network accused Diversified Recycling of contracting with a company that disposed of cathode ray tubes at a site not permitted to accept the glass.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015 -
OK waste management company inks deal with UK tech provider
Duncan Recycling & Refining partnered with Tetronics International to recover precious metals found in catalytic converters.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Energy Bag pilot program recycled 3 tons of plastics into fuel
30% of Citrus Heights, CA, residents participated in the three-month program aimed at converting notoriously difficult-to-recycle plastics.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Recycling business drags down Waste Management's profits
The company noted increased financial strain resulting from plummeting commodity pricing that started hitting the recycling market years ago.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015 -
U.S. exports of recyclables drops
Recovered paper was the only export to experience a gain, with a small 0.9% increase from 2013 to 2014.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015 -
WI DNR adds R3NEW to e-waste program
The state accepted the electronic waste recycling firm into its Green Tier program, designed to spread awareness and promote environmental solutions across Wisconsin.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015 -
CA port strike cripples regional recycling industry
Local recyclers have been unable to ship commodities overseas for months due to striking dockworkers in the LA area.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015 -
Stronger than wood? Researchers unveil new material made from waste
Scientists behind the company Plastinova created a material using plant waste and recycled plastic that could be used for construction.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 17, 2015 -
Liberty Tire announces restructuring deal
In a move aimed at reducing its debt, the tire recycler's agreement to restructure the company came with a vow to reemerge stronger.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 17, 2015 -
PA Resources Council looks to increase recycling in Pittsburgh apartments
The program is part of an effort to improve the city's stagnant recycling rate.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 17, 2015 -
NJ county saves $75K through single-stream recycling
Cumberland County, NJ, has experienced a windfall due to savings and rebates after residents adopted the program in January 2014.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2015 -
VA touts benefits of animal composting
In a state that sees up to 15,000 deer killed on the roads annually, an innovative prototype has been making it easier for state workers to process the remains.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2015 -
TerraCycle launches recycling project with dog food company
The recycling startup announced the "Open Farm Brigade" project to recycle empty bags of dog food.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2015 -
EPA seeks solutions for recycling CRT
The agency is working to address the problems surrounding cathode ray tube recycling by enlisting the help of the industry.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2015 -
Trex makes a full recovery after new CEO takes over
The world’s largest recycled materials manufacturer was going down fast, but since new CEO Ron Kaplan came on board in 2008, the company's stock has risen 900%.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2015 -
Sprint announces Smartphone Encore Challenge
The wireless service provider and partner companies have organized a competition for students to design innovative solutions for e-waste from smartphones.
By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2015
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