General Motors to boost recycling

The auto manufacturer plans to tackle recycling starting in the Southeast.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 21, 2013

SC to get cutting edge recycling facility

Recleim has chosen Graniteville, S.C. as the site for their new e-waste recycling facility.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 21, 2013

New plastic made from tree sap

While petroleum-based plastics are a burden for the planet, a new plastic made from tree sap may hold an answer.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 21, 2013

Native American tribe invests $5M in recyclables

The Stillaguamish Tribal Enterprise Corporation was just looking for recyclable cups for their casino but wound with an investment deal.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 20, 2013

Casella gets extra time on recycling facility construction

Lewston, Maine has given Casella four more months to complete the construction of a recycling facility.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 20, 2013

Ontario recycling company reaches 50M tires

An Ontario tire recycling company believes it can recycle 100% of used tires. 

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 20, 2013

China to grow recycling industry to $284B

In two years, China seeks to have a $284 billion recycling industry.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 19, 2013

EcoATM raises $40M to install e-waste ATMs

Like ATMs and Netflix stations, EcoATMs bring convenience and sustainability to consumers.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 19, 2013

Report: Texas e-recycled over 21,500 tons in 2012

An e-recycling push in Texas resulted in the collection and recycling of more than 21,500 tons of electronics.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 15, 2013

Bloomberg calling for Styrofoam food packaging ban, more recycling in NYC

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg released early excerpts from his State of the City speech, and waste is clearly on his mind.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 14, 2013

PUMA sportswear releases completely biodegradable or recyclable product line

The Cradle to Cradle certified line produces about 33% of the environmental damage of traditional products.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 13, 2013

A look at Wisconsin recycling

A study found that Wisconsin recycling leaves a lot to be desired.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 12, 2013

Fresno farmers work to reduce food waste and feed the hungry

Farm to Family has helped feed thousands who otherwise wouldn’t have been able for afford fresh produce.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 12, 2013

Melting plastic at Ill. recycling facility fire burns two men

The two men received second-degree burns on their upper bodies.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 12, 2013

London rolls out recycling bins with news screens

London has installed newspaper recycling bins with display screens bearing up-to-date news and information.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 11, 2013

Four Seasons in Austin launches ambitious recycling project

The hotel will go from recycling 10% of their waste up to 90%.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 8, 2013

Recyclebank, Coors team up on recycling

The Case for Cans campaign hopes to educate and encourage consumers to recycle aluminum.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 8, 2013

Study: U.S. e-waste bill could add 42,000 jobs

Disposing of old and broken electronics within the U.S.'s borders would help lower the nation's unemployment rate.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 7, 2013

European PET bottle recycling runs 75% below capacity

PET recyclers in Europe are worried the current infrastructure has "reached its limit."

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 7, 2013

Seattle drafts ambitious recycling plans

From organic waste to construction debris, Seattle wants to stay ahead of any potential waste problems.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 7, 2013

DOE seeks to recycle scrap metal from nuclear sites

The federal government wants to recycle but the steel industry doesn't think it's a good idea.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 6, 2013

Super Bowl turf made from recyclables

The turf at this year's Super Bowl contained the recycled rubber of 30,000 car tires.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 5, 2013

Live ammo found in Texas recycling

Hundreds of rounds of live ammo were found a recycling bin, leading to safety concerns for recycling workers.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 5, 2013

Michigan recycling facility fined for short fence

Anchor Recycling is facing its fourth citation in one month for having too short of a fence.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 5, 2013

S.D weighs legality of medical waste recycling

With newly proposed legislation, South Dakota lawmakers are trying to protect recycling workers from medical waste.

By Shauna Blackmon • Feb. 4, 2013