Recycling: Page 169
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PepsiCo, Nature Conservancy partner in national recycling program
The program promotes recycling by installing recycling bins in convenient retail locations across the U.S.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Tech lab creates working 3-D printer from e-waste
The model offers a solution for the growing mountains of consumer electronics that can be found in emerging nations.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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Recycling facility operators are increasingly investing in new technology to keep up with evolving regulations and customer demands.
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Santa Fe gets results of waste and recycling report
The city is studying the results of a report conducted to find ways Santa Fe can improve its waste and recycling operations.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 4, 2014 -
ISRI, Earth911 release results of plastics recycling poll
The trade association studied the reasons behind weak plastics recycling rates in curbside recycling
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 1, 2014 -
MA considers mercury bill, environmentalists want more
If a new bill is adopted in Massachusetts, recycling mercury from light bulbs and thermostats would be required by law. Does the legislation do enough to protect against contamination?
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
Miami Marlins receive recycling award
The baseball team achieved one of the highest recycling rates in the league.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
Sweed Sifter extracts more copper from scrap
The manufacturer launched an improvement to its separation system that is capable of extracting more materials.
By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2014 -
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
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