Sony to sell recycled plastics to manufacturers

The company will sell its ‘Sustainable Oriented Recycled Plastic’ to foreign companies on the open market.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2014

Viva announces second tire recycling facility in South Carolina

The tire and rubber recycler said the new $7 million plant will be capable of handling four million tires per year. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2014

'Energy Bag' pilot program moves forward despite facility closure

The ‘purple bag’ project, an experimental program that recycles hard-to-recycle plastics, will continue at an Agilyx R&D facility in Tigard, OR.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2014

Sims recognizes Unisys for robust e-waste recycling efforts

The electronic recycling company recognized Unisys for its commitment to disposing electronic waste in a responsible manner.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2014

Novelis to expand Brazilian recycling center to meet canned beverage demand

The company plans to invest $106 million in order to almost double its annual capacity in Brazil; the facility is already touted as the ‘largest recycling complex’ in the country.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2014

Charlotte, NC recycling rate stagnant since 1999

An evaluation of waste and recycling figures in Charlotte-Mecklenburg shows a stagnant recycling rate over the past 15 years, even as the region reduced the volume of organic waste entering landfills. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 18, 2014

MIT researchers recycle car batteries into solar panels

A team of researchers created a system that turns lead from auto batteries into solar panels that could generate power for decades. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 18, 2014

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