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

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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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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

Las Cruces, NM removes public recycling bins

Since the city started its curbside recycling program, officials can't find a compelling reason to keep the oversized collection bins in service considering their strain on city resources.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2015

The North Face uses Repreve's recyclable materials in jackets

The outdoor product and clothing manufacturer has announced that it is using recycled bottles and fibers from Repreve in its Denali line of jackets. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2015

All Mars Chocolate plants now zero-waste-to-landfill

The candy manufacturer followed through with its plan to become landfill-free by 2015.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2015

Minneapolis announces curbside organics recycling

The Minnesota city is the latest in the U.S. to incorporate food waste collection into its residential waste services plan. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2015

Super Bowl's 'Reduced Waste Challenge' sets 80% diversion rate

The pilot food waste program will be introduced in Phoenix, AZ, the host city for Super Bowl XLIX, and will serve as a test for organics recycling during future sporting events.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2015

Contract dispute causing storage headaches for Recology in Bay Area

A contract dispute between workers and shipping companies in San Francisco are leaving recyclers in limbo as paper materials pile up and overload the recycling facilities. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2015

Boise, ID considers curbside compost collection

An advisory council in Boise is trying to reduce the 14,000 tons of waste being tossed into the local landfill every day.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2015

Novelis announces $48M recycling project in NY amid auto demand

The company predicts that the automotive aluminum market will explode by 2020.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2015

The next big recycling battle: Cigarette butts

Keep America Beautiful and various cities across the U.S. have implemented programs to specifically address the scourge of cigarette butts.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2015

Keep Scottsdale Beautiful sets out to recycle 49K shoes for homeless shelter

With the help of the community, the organization is planning to resurface a shelter’s basketball court with the footwear.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 26, 2015

NYC subway cars thrown into ocean, recycled into coral reefs

Through the “Artificial Reef Project,” hundreds of old subway cars are tossed into the Atlantic Ocean, where they slowly evolve into coral reefs. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 23, 2015

Amcor, Alcoa, and Coca-Cola launch 'Recycling Partnership'

The corporations will support underperforming communities with recycling in order to increase those regions’ recovery rates.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 23, 2015

Du Pont, EcoStrate partner to establish carpet recycling program

The two companies anticipate developing new products using the recycled post-consumer carpet.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 23, 2015

E-waste recycling in the US: A national security issue?

A large quantity of used electronic parts produced in China from e-waste are passed off as new and introduced into the US defense supply chain, prompting some to call for increased regulation. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 22, 2015

Liberty Tire Recycling, Lehigh Tech partner to create RMA system

The tire recycler will work with the specialty materials firm to develop a rubber modified asphalt system. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2015

Avangard forms pact with e-scrap firm

The waste and recycling solutions provider announced a collaboration with Asset Value Management, offering clients a sustainable way to dispose of e-waste securely. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2015

Call2Recycle: Battery collection grew yet again in 2014

The non-profit battery steward released its data for last year, which shows another increase in collection volumes and marks the 18th consecutive year of growth.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2015