Recycling: Page 158
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Could renewable energy waste be used as fertilizers?
Lancaster University researchers are studying ways to use a combination of ash and digestates as an agricultural fertilizer.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2014 -
How NYC recycles its paper
NYC residents recycle an average of 15% of paper generated in their households.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2014 -
MI officials: Scrap metal thieves responsible for Detroit flooding
State officials say that scrap metal thieves stole copper piping from pumping stations, prompting massive flooding in the Detroit area.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Netafim diverts 30M pounds of agricultural tubing from landfills
The irrigation manufacturer collects used agricultural tubing systems which are then recycled and reused to create new industrial products.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Compass Diversified Holdings acquires specialty waste firm
The holding company bought Clean Earth Inc., an environmental services provider that recycles hazardous wastes and drill cuttings.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Taiwan-owned PET recycling plant opening in CA
When complete, the facility will be capable of processing 4.5 metric tons of PET plastics every hour.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 12, 2014 -
ISRI: Single-bin collections 'not good' for recycling
The organization says that co-mingling recyclables with waste degrades the quality of the recyclables.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Fracking industry eyeing wastewater recycling
Due to drought conditions prompted by heavy water usage, fracking companies are turning to variety of water recycling options.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Covanta increases metal recovery rates dramatically with upgraded magnets
One facility increased its metal recovery by 50% after its first day of using the new magnet.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 11, 2014 -
New bill could raise recycling standards
Rep. Mike Honda is backing legislation that could increase the amount of recycled materials used in packaging.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Asphalt recycling reduces costs, creates less waste
Full-depth reclamation is gaining popularity in construction sites, businesses and state transportation departments.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2014 -
New reality TV show stars TerraCycle founder
The 10-episode show premiers on Friday night at 10 PM.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Avis Industrial acquires recycling equipment manufacturer
The purchased firm produces ferrous, non-ferrous, mixed-fiber and plastic balers.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Austin, TX eyes eco-industrial park
The city is considering a re-manufacturing facility that proponents hope would push the city toward its zero-waste goals.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Plastic Recycling Inc. announces new polystyrene recycling facility in IN
The plant will recycle polystyrene collected from MRFs as part of a partnership with Dart Container Corp.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014 -
NW&RA names new safety director
The new director has 14 years of experience leading environmental, health and safety compliance systems.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Indianapolis wrestles with Covanta hauling contract
If the city decides to switch recycling services, it could cost $4 million every year, according to the terms of the potential agreement.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Detroit Lions partner with plastics recycling company
The sports team has partnered with a recycled fiber manufacturer to produce practice jerseys made from plastic bottles.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2014 -
China imported 3.7M tons of scrap in June
The month showed a slight decrease from May volumes.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2014 -
PepsiCo, Nature Conservancy partner in national recycling program
The program promotes recycling by installing recycling bins in convenient retail locations across the U.S.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Tech lab creates working 3-D printer from e-waste
The model offers a solution for the growing mountains of consumer electronics that can be found in emerging nations.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Santa Fe gets results of waste and recycling report
The city is studying the results of a report conducted to find ways Santa Fe can improve its waste and recycling operations.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
ISRI, Earth911 release results of plastics recycling poll
The trade association studied the reasons behind weak plastics recycling rates in curbside recycling
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014 -
MA considers mercury bill, environmentalists want more
If a new bill is adopted in Massachusetts, recycling mercury from light bulbs and thermostats would be required by law. Does the legislation do enough to protect against contamination?
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
Miami Marlins receive recycling award
The baseball team achieved one of the highest recycling rates in the league.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014
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