Recycling: Page 152
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Plastics Make it Possible takes recycling campaign on the road
The “Don’t Be Trashy. Recycle.” tour will pack up in an RV, head out on the road, and promote recycling across various cities in the country.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014 -
Ohio county at a standstill over new mixed-waste contract
Medina County, OH commissioners rejected several proposals from candidates hoping to operate the county’s mixed-waste processing plant.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014 -
It's official: California's beverage recycling program a $100 million bust
An audit confirms that the state’s Cal Recycle bottle redemption program has been hemorrhaging money—more than $100 million in the past four years. That's an unsustainable model.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014 -
Republic Services announces $34M recycling facility in Las Vegas
It's expected to double the residential recycling capacity in the southern region of Nevada.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014 -
D.C. startup gives new life to fruit waste
Fruitcycle collects orchard apples that would otherwise be discarded and re-purposes the fruit into a healthy snack.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Meet the Automotive Recyclers Association's new industry relations chief
Dwight Howard (no, not the NBA player) will step into his new role as Director of Industry Relations and a consultant for an ARA subsidiary.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Why did Albuquerque's recycling rate soar by 70%?
Is the city's experience the ultimate argument for blue bins?
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Ocean waste-to-skateboard startup scores seed money from Patagonia
Bureo Skateboards uses waste materials retrieved from ocean waters to create sustainable skateboards.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Designer tires? Timberland, Omni United partner to launch recyclable wheels
Timberland Tires will be recycled into footwear once their "work" as a tire is complete.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014 -
The votes are in: MA overwhelmingly rejects bottle bill expansion
Massachusetts will not expand the state deposit program to include non-carbonated beverage containers.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014 -
BHS taps aerospace, automotive expert as new tech and development chief
Oregon-based Bulk Handling Systems named Thomas Brooks as the company’s Director of Technology and Product Development, a recently-created position.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014 -
CO county forms food composting pact with restaurants
The Pitkin County solid waste center is partnering with local restaurants and institutions to collect food scraps in order to divert the organic waste from landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014 -
New $5.3M MRF opens in northeastern PA, launches single-stream program
The new material recovery facility will be operated by six counties in the region, and the “One for All” recycling program will promote single-stream collections within these communities.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Baker Commodities nabs CA recycling and rendering business
The deal will allow Baker to expand into other markets, vertically integrate its animal waste operations, and increase its value-added capabilities.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Kentucky university grad builds chemical-recycling machine
The innovative process has the potential to reduce chemical waste, save on hazardous waste disposal fees, and reduce the impact on the environment.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Dry dock recycling project makes the move to China
A U.S. Navy dry dock formerly stationed at a port in San Francisco will be dismantled near Shanghai, China.
By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 3, 2014 -
CA company recycles agricultural waste into fashion accessories
Selma-based Landfill Dzine diverts irrigation hoses from landfills, then transforms the waste into purses, belts, and footwear.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Coca-Cola to shut down its recycling division
The soft drink company revealed plans to work with outside suppliers after shutting down its recycling unit.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 31, 2014 -
R2 Recycling Leaders program welcomes OneSource Freight
The transportation logistics firm is the latest member of SERI’s Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) program.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2014 -
NW&RA announces record membership
The waste and recycling trade organization giant has grown to include more than 800 members.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 30, 2014 -
CA Waste Management employees strike over healthcare, wages
Union workers in the recycling division at the waste and recycling firm’s facility in Oakland, CA are on strike over a contract dispute.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Recleim, Pepsi Bottling Ventures ink recycling deal
The recycling services provider will handle the soft-drink bottler’s equipment recycling and processing at its facility in Graniteville, SC.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Steel Recycling Institute names 25-year vet as new VP
Mark A. Thimons will replace Gregory Crawford as the new Vice President of the company.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Sun Recycling opens new C&D recycling facility in FL
The company recycles up to 90% of the C&D waste it receives.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Chicago Mayor Emanuel, DSS unveil carton recycling initiative
As part of a collaborative effort to increase the city's recycling rate, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Streets and Sanitation announced a new partnership with the Carton Council.
By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 28, 2014
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