Recycling: Page 163
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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 -
Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman acquires NY company
The recycler calls itself the largest privately-owned scrap metal processor on the East Coast.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014 -
VT creates recycling, compost map
The map was released on the heels of the statewide Universal Recycling Law that went into effect on July 1.
By Nicole Wrona • July 18, 2014 -
CA proposes solid waste act amendment, includes organic waste
The bill would require businesses that create specified amounts of organic waste to adopt recycling services to dispose of the materials in a compliant manner.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014 -
Caraustar buys Nashville, TN recycling facility
Caraustar kicks its expansion plans into high gear, as it announces its acquisition of a new recycling plant.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014 -
'The Data Annihilator:' Synetic lauches mobile harddrive shredder
The company says it is the first business in the Kansas City area to offer portable on-site services to destroy electronic media.
By Nicole Wrona • July 17, 2014 -
Arkansas DEQ announces $200K in e-waste grants
Special emphasis will be placed on projects that focus on sustainability.
By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014 -
Newark considers mandatory contracted recycling services
Some holes in the legislation may create collections issues, however.
By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014 -
Progressive Waste partners with StewardChoice for paper services
The waste and recycling company will join the sustainability firm in helping underserved populations in British Columbia recover a greater volume of printed paper and packaging.
By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2014 -
Plastic recycling company receives $34K grant
The Ohio-based Geo-Tech Polymers will use the funding to expand company operations.
By Nicole Wrona • July 15, 2014 -
Houston, TX takes step toward co-mingled recycling program
The city is pushing forward with its One Bin for All program, but faces opposition from local environmental groups.
By Nicole Wrona • July 15, 2014 -
USDA promotes "Food Waste Challenge"
The U.S. Department of Agriculture program is designed to increase awareness of the escalating issues surrounding food waste.
By Nicole Wrona • July 14, 2014 -
Seattle Police: Please no bombs in recycling bins
The Seattle Police Department issued a warning to residents after the bomb squad was called in to investigate a homemade device.
By Nicole Wrona • July 14, 2014 -
Exide may reopen CA recycling plant
New regulations could see the battery recycler operational again, pending changes at the facility.
By Nicole Wrona • July 14, 2014 -
Cooking oil recycler in MA awarded $280K for expansion
Cape Cod BioFuels converts used oil from restaurants into biofuel.
By Nicole Wrona • July 11, 2014 -
Anaerobic digestion gaining popularity for food diversion
As more cities consider shifting away from tossing food scraps into the trash, the future of food waste is open to innovation.
By Nicole Wrona • July 11, 2014 -
Plight of CA's recycling centers worse than imagined
The stark reality of the wave of shuttered centers sets in as the recycling economy in San Francisco starts to collapse.
By Nicole Wrona • July 11, 2014
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