Recycling: Page 159
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Air Force experiments with anaerobic digestion
A cadet joined forces with scientists to work toward producing methane from food waste at the Tyndall Air Force Base.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
Pull-A-Part expands operations to Northeast
The used auto parts recycler is opening a retail, DIY location near Pittsburgh, PA.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
ISRI applauds new bill allowing bulk unlock for cell phones
Congress recently passed the ISRI-backed bill that allows for cell and tablet recyclers and refurbishers to bulk unlock these devices, eliminating manufacturers' stronghold on the recycling industry.
By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2014 -
Two GA-based recyclers announce merger
Once merged, the companies will own a combined 22 facilities in Georgia and Alabama.
By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2014 -
Report: Carpet recycling grows by 52%
According to a new report issued by a carpet recycling non-profit, the increase eliminated 14% of discarded carpets from reaching landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2014 -
American Electric Power opens new OH appliance recycling facility
The facility will accept consumer electronic appliances as part of an ongoing effort to meet state requirements for reducing energy consumption.
By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014 -
Panasonic introduces new plastics recycling technology
The new system sorts three types of plastics for recycling with 99% accuracy.
By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2014 -
The 7 countries where e-waste ends up
Scientists from the American Chemistry Council conducted a study to pinpoint where global electronic waste actually ends up.
By Nicole Wrona • July 28, 2014 -
MT recycling company scraps Boeing fuselages
The six fuselages fell off a train when it derailed on July 3 around Alberton, MT.
By Nicole Wrona • July 28, 2014 -
BlueOak announces Tetronics technology for e-waste recovery
The e-waste extraction company will use Tetronics technology to remove precious metals from consumer electronics.
By Nicole Wrona • July 28, 2014 -
Vending machines recycle plastic, feeds strays
Pugedon, a company based in Turkey, has constructed a machine that dispenses food for stray animals in exchange for recylcables.
By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2014 -
30,000 refrigerators recycled in Ithaca, NY
So far, the program has recovered 45 tons of glass and 1,875 tons of metal.
By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2014 -
NE waste management projects receive $4.3M in grants
A variety of recycling and waste reduction projects will receive funding from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality.
By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2014 -
Verizon, NextWorth Solutions launch e-waste collaboration
NextWorth Solutions will partner with Verizon's Wireless Zone franchise to offer consumers gift cards in exchange for used devices.
By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2014 -
San Antonio announces curbside plastic bag recycling
The second largest city in Texas will launch the service on August 1 of this year.
By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014 -
Quest RMG will manage Pizza Hut recycling
Quest Resource Management Group will oversee the recycling programs at 1,261 Pizza Hut locations.
By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014 -
North Face highlights focus on sustainability
Changes to the apparel manufacturer's corporate responsibility report include incorporating more recycled materials in its clothing.
By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2014 -
TerraCycle, New Orleans establish cigarette butt recycling program
New Orleans has become the first city in the U.S. to participate in TerraCycle's initiative.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014 -
OR scrap recycler fined by DEQ
Cascade Metal Recycling was slapped with a fine totaling $23,000 for burying waste improperly.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014 -
Kroger plastic bag recycling grows by 10%
The grocery store chain collects bags from consumers on site through its "Bag2Bag" program.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014 -
FL recycling rate reaches 49%
The DEP says the rate has grown, but the commercial solid waste sector has a lot of room for improvement to reach a statewide goal of 75% by 2020.
By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2014 -
Report: China's recycling industry hit $103B in 2013
The report found that even with a growing number of government regulations expected to take shape, the industry is expected to rise to $156 billion within a matter of years.
By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014 -
Two recycling groups collaborate on recycling messaging
Electronic Recyclers International has a number of strategic partnerships to promote recycling.
By Nicole Wrona • July 21, 2014 -
Republic Services consolidates branding
The waste and recycling company is moving to augment its position as the second-largest waste firm in the U.S.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014 -
Combustible dust standards: Feds call for safety measures at recycling plants
The US Chemical Safety Board is urging OSHA to create a universal safety standard for combustible dust at recycling facilities.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014
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