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

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Navigating Modern MRF Operations

Recycling facility operators are increasingly investing in new technology to keep up with evolving regulations and customer demands.

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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

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