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

Food Cowboy bridges gap between food waste reduction, timing logistics

A new mapping system uses Foursquare to cut down on the amount of food wasted because of problems with timing and logistics.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 25, 2014

Second Cycle Recycling plans expansion for Indiana facility

The company produces pet products from recycled cardboard and paper, and anticipates the expanded operations will increase its production rate five-fold. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 25, 2014

Why 'Zero Waste' is a winning strategy for businesses

Corporations that adopt zero waste efforts generally find that the process generates revenue while cutting costs.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2014

Recycle Across America latest to join R2 Recycling Leader program

The program supports companies' efforts to promote the responsible recycling and re-use of electronics.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2014