Recycling: Page 145
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Citing falling metal prices, metal recycler in North America consolidates
Schnitzer Steel Industries announced it will combine its metal recycling and automotive businesses and reduce costs.
By Nicole Wrona • April 9, 2015 -
Fate of OH mixed-waste processing recycling system uncertain
A report revealed that a facility in Medina County, OH, has a recycling rate of 3.6%.
By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015 -
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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OR bottled water company partners with recycling facility to establish closed-loop system
EartH2o said it is the first bottled water company in the country to use recycled PET as part of a closed-loop system.
By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2015 -
Recycling industry continues to face challenges
Ongoing issues such as falling oil prices and an onslaught of regulations are making it harder for the industry to generate profits.
By Nicole Wrona • April 7, 2015 -
MA town eyes polystyrene container, plastic bag ban
If approved, Hamilton, MA, will become the 11th town in the state to adopt a bag and styrofoam ban.
By Nicole Wrona • April 7, 2015 -
Thermostat recycling underway in OK
Oklahoma established a statewide mercury thermostat collection and recycling initiative.
By Nicole Wrona • April 7, 2015 -
Sponsored by Call2Recycle
Shared Responsibility: Mitigating Collection Costs In the E-Waste Recycling Era
With the rise of e-waste recycling programs, states face challenges of creating sustainable funding models for services such as collection, materials processing, and recycling on limited budgets.
By Carl Smith, CEO and president, Call2Recycle, Inc. • April 7, 2015 -
Officials cite early progress in Augusta, ME's single-stream recycling
A co-mingled program is said to have exceeded expectations, but fails to interest non-recyclers.
By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015 -
USDA
Farmers coming to grips with plastic waste
As a greater number of farming professionals become aware of plastic waste generated on-site, a move toward sustainability and recycling could propel agricultural plastic waste markets into a lucrative industry.
By Nicole Wrona • April 6, 2015 -
Biodiesel-from-oil waste startup raises $1M in funding
St. Louis Park, MN-based Revolution Fuels announced almost $1 million in financing for its mobile alternative fuel units.
By Nicole Wrona • April 2, 2015 -
USDA
Innovative waste recycling system leads to closed-loop farming
Livestock Water Recycling installed a reverse-osmosis system at a Bath, NY, dairy farm.
By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2015 -
Green tech firm urges NYC to adopt organic waste ban, suggests solutions
BioHitech America offers options for New York City's growing organics disposal issues.
By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2015 -
Ann Arbor, MI, officials question recycling partnership with ReCommunity
Officials in Ann Arbor, MI, are concerned about continuing a contact with the operator of its Materials Recovery Facility.
By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2015 -
Group recommends ways NYC can improve organic waste diversion
The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund released the report.
By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015 -
Seattle adopts cigarette butt recycling, partners with TerraCycle
Seattle is the latest city to adopt the trend; TerraCycle will collect the butts which will be turned into new products.
By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015 -
Are humans wired to recycle? Study indicates not necessarily
Researchers conclude that human nature may play a role in preventing recycling if the paper's appearance is altered in some way.
By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2015 -
Eastman Kodak receives 2015 award for bioplastics innovation
The company was recognized for developing a bio-toner made from biodegradable materials.
By Nicole Wrona • March 30, 2015 -
NYC Council introduces bill to promote concrete recycling
If passed, at least 30% of concrete for street projects would have to be derived from demolished structures and roads.
By Nicole Wrona • March 30, 2015 -
Study: Yeast strains can turn agricultural byproducts into biofeul
The study is from the University of East Anglia.
By Nicole Wrona • March 27, 2015 -
State funding for WI recycling programs could decline
If plans to cut the state budget are successful, grants used to maintain recycling centers in Wisconsin would be reduced.
By Nicole Wrona • March 27, 2015 -
Novelis launches 'evercycle' recycled cans
The company announced the first in its line of products made from 100% recycled aluminum.
By Nicole Wrona • March 27, 2015 -
Kyocera, SecondWave Recycling begin cell phone takeback initiative
Kyocera joins SecondWave Recycling to reduce the number of discarded devices.
By Nicole Wrona • March 27, 2015 -
Napa, CA, adopting curbside food composting program
Officials suggest that once the program is underway, the city could divert 8,000 tons of organics from landfills every year.
By Nicole Wrona • March 26, 2015 -
Phoenix looking for diversion input
The city is looking to reach a 40% diversion rate by 2020.
By Nicole Wrona • March 26, 2015 -
Despite industry instability, BPM sees demand rising
The company is a WI-based specialty paper manufacturer that is thriving despite unfavorable market conditions.
By Nicole Wrona • March 26, 2015
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