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

Safelite recycled 1.3M windshields in 2014

The company established a partnership with Shark Glass Recycling in 2012 to recycle windshields, and effectively diverted 23,000 tons of waste from landfills in 2014.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2015

EPA recognizes corporations for food waste reduction efforts

The agency applauded participants in its Food Recovery Challenge and WasteWise programs, which strive to eliminate food waste and help feed the hungry.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2015

North America's Consumer Battery Collection and Recycling Leader Continues Year-Over-Year Growth

Sponsored by: Call2Recycle, Inc., North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship organization, increased its total weight of material collected in 2014 for an 18th consecutive year.     With nearly 12 million pounds (5.4 million kilograms) of batteries...

Feb. 10, 2015

Can MI double its lagging recycling rate in less than 2 years?

Lawmakers have set a goal to double the state's recycling rate in an effort to reach the national average of around 35%.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2015

New company creates apparel from recycled fish skins, crab shells

An Alaskan fisherman is getting ready to launch Tidal Vision, a company that creates clothing and accessories from fishing waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 9, 2015

P&G, Unilever join Closed Loop Fund program

The program, which aims to reduce waste through recycling, hopes to invest up to $100 million into cities across the U.S.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 9, 2015

Arrow Electronics buys IT disposal and recycling firm for $84M

The electronics company, based in Englewood, CO, acquired UK-based RDC, a subsidiary of Computacenter UK Ltd.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 9, 2015

Canadian compost container startup scores deal worth $85K

The Greenlid, a compostable bin that stores food waste discreetly in a container made from recycled materials, struck a deal with investors on a reality TV show in exchange for equity.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 6, 2015

BAN launches recycling app for Android

The Basel Action Network now offers the e-Stewards Global Impact Calculator app for Android users.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 6, 2015

New Orleans announces return of glass recycling service

After a decade-long hiatus, the city will now accept glass due to a stipulation in the latest waste contract with a new hauler.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 6, 2015

Norfolk, VA launches recycling app

Recyclers in the city can now use an app that provides access to recycling information, schedules and the local Recycling Perks program.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2015

AZ recycling workers find explosives in shipment

Employees at a Mesa, AZ, recycling facility called in the bomb squad when they discovered artillery mixed in with the scrap metal delivery.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2015

Interactive waste bin promotes recycling, positive feedback

A new waste receptacle developed by researchers in Abu Dhabi provides users with positive reinforcement, which is thought to encourage recycling.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2015

Alter Trading buys WI scrap and recycling firm

The scrap metal processor and recycler acquired Wausau Scrap and Recycling Corp., and now operates around 50 scrap facilities in the Midwest.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2015

International Paper announces closure of two recycling plants

The largest pulp and paper company in the world plans to shutter its recycling facilities in Denver, CO, and Memphis, TN. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2015

Renters push to end recycling ban in Phoenix apartments

Sustainability advocates are questioning an ordinance in Phoenix, AZ, preventing apartment buildings and commercial businesses from having recycling collection services.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2015

Energizer presents new recycled batteries

The manufacturer created the Energizer EcoAdvanced AA and AAA batteries, which are made from 4% recycled materials. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2015

Study: Compost industry growing in MN

Research indicates that the state's composting industry experienced a 27% growth rate in gross revenue from 2008 to 2013.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 3, 2015

ND town is one of many affected by increased recycling costs

The town of Medora, ND, is reconsidering its recycling program after Waste Management told officials it can no longer provide recycling services free of charge for the community.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 3, 2015

OR prison recycling program saves $10K annually

The Marion County prison program reduced costs with the help of inmates and staff who implemented small changes within the jail.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 2, 2015

Report: Food, beverage companies need to improve recycling practices

A report conducted by the Natural Resource Defense Council and As You Sow found that no U.S. company came out on top in the ranking of “best practices” in recycling category.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2015

VA county partners with Freestate Farms for organic waste recycling facility

The facility will convert the organic waste into compost, soil products and non-synthetic fertilizers, as well as some renewable energy.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2015

Buyers avoid Creative Recycling's 30 million pounds of CRT

Due to the massive amount of cathode ray tubes stockpiled at the bankrupt company's facilities, no buyers were interested in acquiring the inevitable headache.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2015

Exide slammed with 8 violations at CA recycling plant

The facility was already closed due to a non-compliance issue regarding air quality regulations, but new violations involving toxic waste spill measures have added to its troubles.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2015