Recycling: Page 157
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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 -
Medical Waste Management expands across FL
A medical waste management firm announced expanded services that would cover the entire state.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Alcoa, Boeing ink $1 billion contract
This deal marks the largest contract between the two corporations in the past 35 years.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Carton Council establishes new group to 'champion' recycling
Carton recycling increased 177% over the past 5 years thanks to public-private partnerships like the Carton Recycling Champions.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 17, 2014 -
ACI Plastics expands operations into Westminster, SC
The thermoplastics recycler plans to renovate a warehouse to incorporate instrument panel recycling and paint removal operations at the site.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Reverse Logistics Sustainability Council, Oracle join R2 program
Two more major groups join the growing R2 Recycling Leader program.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014 -
New tech detects fires at recycling facilities
The tech behind the new fire detection device, thermopile, is used to detect radiated heat and specifically geared towards the waste and recycling industries.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014 -
95,000 recycling bins slated for Houston, TX
A necessary purchase for Houston as it ramps up for the launch of citywide recycling collection services in January.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014 -
How two men are getting their hands dirty to highlight food waste
One eats out of bins across the U.S. while the other hauls organics from restaurants before it has a chance to reach the dumpster.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Vermont paint recycling program collects 38,000 gallons in 4 months
The program has reached 36% of its yearlong collection goal in the first four months since it began.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Pratt Industries opens $44M recycled paper box plant in OH
The company expects to save 10,000 trees per day from using recycled materials in its products.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Indianapolis sued over controversial recycling agreement
The city is being sued over alleged violations in its bidding process and complaints that public notice requirements were ignored.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Recyclebank: 45% increase in recyclables collected in 2013
The recycling rewards firm estimates about 1.5 billion pounds of recyclables were collected by its program members.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Call2Recycle names first-ever program development VP
Environmental and sustainability expert Leo Raudys will step into this newly-created position.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 12, 2014 -
TVs and e-waste pile up, causing headaches in Niagara County
An increase in obsolete consumer electronics is proving problematic for municipalities throughout Niagara County, and there's no clear solution in sight.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Sims Recycling marks one year of mobile data destruction
The electronics recycler says that demand for its hard drive recycling services has grown steadily.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 11, 2014
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