Recycling: Page 158
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Creative Recycling Systems files for bankrupcy
The e-waste recycler will shutter at least ten locations and is said to be stuck with 30 million tons of CRT glass.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Pharrell Williams debuts clothing line that uses recycled ocean debris
G-Star’s new Raw for the Oceans line uses recycled ocean waste, or Bionic Yarn, to create the pieces in its fashion collection.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Sherborn, MA begins recycling food waste
The pilot program could reduce the town's waste by up to 25%.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Head of Waste Management recycling arm resigns
The waste and recycling giant has announced that Bill Caesar will leave the company, effective mid-September.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2014 -
ISRI partners with 1800Recycling.com
Visitors to the 1800Recycling.com website will be able to access valuable information about the scrap recycling industry.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 9, 2014 -
NW&RA establishes Denver chapter
This is the third new National Waste & Recycling Association chapter formed in the past three months.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Glass from the past: Tuscaloosa to recycle glassware
Tuscaloosa plans to accept glass for recycling in spring 2015 thanks to a $200,000 grant from the state of Alabama.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Sioux City, IA residents snub free curbside recycling program
Data from the city's waste collection service department puts its curbside recycling rate at a meager 18%.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Smart Planet to launch 'breakthrough' recyclable coated cups
Smart Planet CTO Chris Tilton is calling it "the technology breakthrough sought by all environmentally conscious retailers."
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Scrap Metal Services announces new IN scrap metal holdings
SMS acquired 360 Degree Metal Recycling’s new Carlisle-based scrap metal facility and auto shredder.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Will sand recycling sweep the nation?
The Texas tollway authority certainly seems to think so.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Phoenix, AZ searches for savings in its waste content
The city is investing in research to uncover exactly what is lurking inside those trash bins.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Are mushrooms the key to eliminating diaper waste?
A certain type of mushroom was found to degrade disposable diapers' components by up to 80% within three months.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2014 -
EcoCortec creates marine biodegradable plastic film
It could be a game-changer for tackling ocean pollution.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2014 -
FutureMark shutters IL recycled paper mill
The company cites challenging market conditions as the reason for the closure.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2014 -
In Rhode Island, contaminated recycling comes with a price
Rhode Island cities will now be charged for every load of contaminated recycling that makes its way into the Rhode Island Recovery Corp.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2014 -
SpinGreen growing despite public distrust of NYC textile recyclers
The EPA estimates that the 13 million tons of textiles deposited into landfills each year make up 5.7% of total solid waste streams.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Mass. recycling company smacked with $15,100 by DEP
Excel Recycling of Dartmouth, MA was issued a fine by the state Department of Environmental Protection for violations, including non-disposal of waste oil.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Advance Disposal reopens upgraded solid waste MRF in CA
The waste and recycling hauler was renovating its municipal solid waste material recovery facility in Hesperia, CA.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Automotive giant GM dips its toes into food waste recycling
The automaker announced food waste from eateries located within its world headquarters in Detroit, MI will be composted or sent to a nearby waste-to-energy facility.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Umicore acquires recycler CP Chemicals, begins expansion
In an effort to expand into North America, the Brussels-based recycling company announced the acquisition of a specialty recycler and an agreement with a metal scrap recycler in the states.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Waste Management eyes expansion into coal ash, food waste
WM is betting that coal ash regulations will be approved, opening up a massive business opportunity -- but it doesn’t want to play the waiting game and is champing at the bit to corner the market.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Illinois military recycling plant explosion kills two people
Officials are working to secure a metal recycling facility in Granite City, IL after an explosion killed two people and left at least one injured.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Staples partners with ERI to recycle e-waste
Staples subsidiary Staples Advantage has partnered with Electronic Recyclers International to establish a program that will recycle e-waste generated by companies.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Massachusetts mercury recycling law falls short, advocates say
This summer, Massachusetts passed mercury legislation that eliminated target recycling rates for mercury and dropped fines for mercury-related offenses.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 25, 2014
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