Report: Polystyrene foam recycling up 35% in 2013

The increase is credited to the implementation of outreach programs.  

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 2, 2014

Dumpster diving across America: Photos from a food waste journey

Rob Greenfield is cycling across the U.S. and diving into dumpsters to highlight food waste -- and he's got the pictures to prove it.

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 1, 2014

E-waste company shuts down in NC, snapped up in MI

A bankruptcy filing by Creative Recycling Systems has resulted in the electronics recycler shuttering numerous locations, including offices in Durham, NC. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 1, 2014

Minnesota eyes new regulations in the face of exploding C&D waste

Minnesota regulators want to tackle the amount of construction and demolition waste entering landfills as construction in Minneapolis and St. Paul skyrockets. 

By Nicole Wrona • Oct. 1, 2014

Village "CompostAble" program collects a ton of organics per week

Oak Park, IL diverts a substantial volume of organic waste weekly, with only 10% of residents participating in the program. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 30, 2014

Napa, CA eyes increased waste diversion rates with $250M+ price tag

Napa, looking to raise the citywide recycling rate to comply with state requirements, could potentially see up to a 30% increase in costs by 2017.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 30, 2014

AZ plans Technology Recycling Day for residents

In an effort to establish a simple and convenient place for Arizona citizens to dispose of unwanted electronics, the state offers residents numerous locations that will serve as e-waste collections stations for one day. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 30, 2014

Connecticut lawmakers to consider first-in-the-nation battery recycling bill

The proposed law would cover both single-use alkaline and rechargeable batteries.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 29, 2014

Recycling trade group launches guidelines for shrink sleeve labels

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers created the guidelines to combat contamination caused by the shrink wrap labels. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 29, 2014

Call2Recyle, 1800Recycling announce partnership

The companies are looking to simplify the process of battery recycling for consumers by creating a consolidated database.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 26, 2014

TOMRA acquires competing 'reverse-vending machine' company

TOMRA purchased Greenbean Recycle and will integrate technology from Greenbean into its ReAct system.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 26, 2014

BJ's joins EPA's Food Recovery Challenge

BJ’s Wholesale Club and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey announced its participation in the Food Recovery Challenge, a program designed to get leftover food to the hungry.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 24, 2014

Recyclebank announces new CFO

The sustainability company has brought Ketherine Butkevich onto the team as its chief financial officer.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 24, 2014

Best Buy recycles 1 billion pounds of e-waste

And the consumer retail chain plans to recycle 2 billion more pounds by 2020. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 24, 2014

Flop: Chicago apartment recycling ordinance widely ignored

The city’s lack of enforcement and detached attitude toward enforcing recycling policies in apartment complexes breeds confusion among residents.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Can Seattle fine its way to a better recycling rate?

The Seattle City Council responds to a plateauing recycling rate by approving a $1 consumer fine for excessive food waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Sims announces expansion of ITAD services

The company will develop its information technology asset disposition (ITAD) and recycling service as a key element of its 5-year strategic plan. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Beijing to use 'reverse vending machines,' rewards system to promote recycling

400 newly-installed reverse vending machines in Beijing reward recycling by giving consumers transportation credits and additional cell phone minutes.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 22, 2014

Analysts: E-waste markets poised to expand nearly 15% by 2018

The Global E-waste Management Market 2014-2018 report forecasts that the global electronic waste market will grow in response to increased environmental awareness. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 22, 2014

Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association adds new member

GA Telesis is the 68th company to join the group.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 19, 2014

San Francisco recycler takes business to the streets

Equipped with a mobile unit, Ors Csaszar connects people with the recycling center by using a bus to transport residents to the facility. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 19, 2014

New e-tool standardizes plastic recycling terms

The online guide “Plastics Recycling Terms & Tools” hopes to boost plastics recycling rates by simplifying industry jargon.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 19, 2014

Recleim, SCAHACC partner up to recycle HVAC systems

The appliance recycler will collect and recycle used HVAC units for South Carolina contractors -- for free.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 19, 2014

Report: Global waste management market to hit $750B by 2020

Worldwide waste markets will double by the decade's end thanks to companies' focus on zero waste strategies, analysts say.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 18, 2014

Sustainability practices flourishing in US restaurants

Companies are adding sustainability practices like oil recycling and water conservation into their daily routines. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 18, 2014