Recycling: Page 171

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    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
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    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
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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.

    By Waste Dive staff
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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
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    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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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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