VT backs Call2Recycle for mandated battery recycling

Call2Recycle was chosen to develop and promote single-use battery recycling in the state. ​

By Nicole Wrona • March 25, 2015

Ford using Repreve fibers in F-150 truck

The automaker claims it will divert more than 5 million plastic bottles that will end up as part of the vehicle instead of in a landfill. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 25, 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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ME lawmakers considering organic waste bill

The goal of the bill is to promote composting instead of allowing organic waste to be tossed in the trash. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2015

US plastics recycling firms unite, form expansion agreement into Mexico

KW Plastics joins Avangard Innovative at its Mexico location in order to cash in on increasing opportunities in HDPE arena.

By Nicole Wrona • March 23, 2015

VA joins composting council to link collectors, managers, researchers

California, Minnesota, and North Carolina are already members of the U.S. Composting Council.

By Nicole Wrona • March 23, 2015

FutureMark paper mill in Manistique, MI, to close

The recycled paper manufacturer intends to close its doors by March 24, laying off 147 workers.

By Nicole Wrona • March 20, 2015

PA metal recycling facility slated for $10M expansion

International Metals Reclamation Co. says expansion will help to keep up with increased demand for recycling services.

By Nicole Wrona • March 20, 2015

Residents, public works employees cited for Sioux Falls, SD, record recycling rate

The city surpassed its recycling goals for 2014, attaining a rate of 23.5%, higher than the 21.8% goal it set for the year.

By Nicole Wrona • March 20, 2015

CA representatives put focus on plastic waste

Considering expert predictions regarding the volume of plastics, plant-based alternatives could be quite beneficial.

By Nicole Wrona • March 19, 2015

Fargo, ND, joins other cities in single-sort recycling collection

The city added co-mingled recycling collection as a cost-saving measure to help trim the budget.

By Nicole Wrona • March 19, 2015

Post-consumer recycler scores capital infusion

Fox River Fiber received a recapitalization from a private-equity firm; the deal will see the recycler merge with a company that recycles fibers.

By Nicole Wrona • March 18, 2015

With FDA approval, Geo Tech Polymer cleared to recycle food-grade plastics

The company received a non-objection letter from the FDA which will allow the company to move forward with its patented process for removing coatings from plastics.

By Nicole Wrona • March 18, 2015

Single-stream recycling not increasing recycling rate in St. Paul, MN

Recycling woes continue to plague St. Paul, MN, as the city tries to pull itself out from under a stagnant recycling rate. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 18, 2015

Market share, environmental concerns brewing for Keurig

When plastic pods can circle the earth several times in a year, that may be great for a company but a problem for the environment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 17, 2015

Apple expected to expand recycling program: reports

The iPhone Reuse and Recycle trade-in program began in mid-2013.

By Nicole Wrona • March 17, 2015

Michigan Tech's new recycling codes cut costs of 3D printing

Researchers involved with the Open Sustainability Technology group established a new resin code system adopted for plastics reused in 3D printers.

By Nicole Wrona • March 17, 2015

Detergent startup looks to disrupt plastics recycling

The company, Puretergent, developed a recycling system that recycles laundry soap packaging and aims to use customer participation via a mail-in program.

By Nicole Wrona • March 17, 2015

CalRecycle, WHD partner to crack down on violations

The two organizations will work together in California to pick out and enforce illegal labor practices within the beverage container industry.

By Nicole Wrona • March 17, 2015

NJ looks to CT as model for potentially updating e-waste law

The state may be changing its existing electronics waste laws to include more government involvement.

By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015

CA town eyes possible food waste recycling expansion

Manhattan Beach, CA, may be expanding its food waste recycling project that started in 2012.

By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015

Exide to close Vernon, CA, facility to avoid criminal charges

The troubled battery recycling company reached an agreement with federal prosecutors.

By Nicole Wrona • March 13, 2015

Plastics expansion collection in NYC proving successful

The rigid plastics recycling collection initiative began in spring 2013.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

IN plastics recycler acquired

Perpetual Recycling Solutions was purchased by a group that has Italy's Sorema Plastics Recycling. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

IT recycler expands to Reno, NV

Sage Sustainable Electronics announced the opening of its new repurposing center in Nevada.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

TerraCycle dabbles in auto parts recycling

The recycling company announced it will accept auto and other vehicle parts in a new recycling initiative in its “Zero Waste Box” program.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015