Newark, Del., requiring apartments to provide recycling bins

After almost three years, a law to push recycling has finally gone into effect in in the city.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 18, 2013

Program recycles 350 tons of old ski gear

Old or broken skis are now being turned into construction and landscaping material.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 17, 2013

Gaylord, Mich., getting a recycling renovation

Collection points around the city will make it easier for residents to drop off their recyclables on their way to work or other activities.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 16, 2013

Maryland working on bill to reward recyclers

The state is looking at incentives that may add up to $200 million annually.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 15, 2013

Amy to recycle old artillery shells

With defense spending facing possible cuts, recycling can be a key component for a better and more responsible military.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 15, 2013

Texas city chooses bag recycling over banning

Plastic bags are a big part of how some people live their lives, but is it possible to limit their environmental impact without banning them?

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 14, 2013

San Diego plans new recycling requirements

Businesses that generate four cubic yards of waste every week will start having to take steps toward diverting waste.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 10, 2013

Mo. town's residents create problems confusing recyclables for trash

Trash has been piling around the public recycling containers and is costing the city to move and dispose of it.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 10, 2013

Tractor catches fire at Calif. recycling plant

Investigators believe recent repair work may have led to the fire.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 10, 2013

Ford recycling program diverts 120 million pounds of waste

With so many materials now being recyclable, Ford has been able to ramp up their recycling program over the past ten years.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 10, 2013

Ohio waste authority plans $300 million recycling project

While the initial investment is high, Ohio officials hopes this will be a starting point to be 100% waste free in the future.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 9, 2013

Survey finds many Canadians aren’t properly recycling electronics

Samsung surveyed Canadian households to monitor their recycling, and the results varied by province.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 8, 2013

World’s largest aluminum recycling facility starts construction

By 2014, the plant is hoped to be finished and ready to recycle Europe’s aluminum.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 8, 2013

Pennsylvania tightens up on e-waste

Later this month Pennsylvania’s almost 2,750,000 residents will have no choice but to recycle their old electronics.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 8, 2013

Recycle the World website goes international

Instead of just recycling, why not help out a needing neighbor as well?

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 7, 2013

Space trash gets recycled

While the empty juice packets and old duct tape won’t be made into new products, it will help keep astronauts safe.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 3, 2013

HP and Apple reject EPA challenge

Many electronic manufacturers have signed up to meet EPA standards for e-waste but Apple and HP rejected the proposal.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 2, 2013

Petoskey Plastics plans national expansion

$16 million will bolster the company's operations in Indiana, Michigan and Tennessee.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 2, 2013

Customers less willing to pay for greener packaging

A new survey shows customers want to go green, unless they have to pay for it.

By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 2, 2013

Oil recycling facility goes up in flames

After three workers were injured officials decided to let the fire burn out rather than fight it.

By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 31, 2012

Minnesota county sees 50% recycling participation increase in first year

After the first year Winona County residents in Minnesota are recycling more than ever.

By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 26, 2012

Petoskey Plastics embarks on expansion

$16 million will be spread among all three of Petoskey’s recycling facilities.

By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 21, 2012

Plastic recycling spikes in Canada

Plastic recycling has been rising in many countries, but Canada’s 24% increase in one year ranks as one of the most striking.

By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 21, 2012

Ohio recycling plant receives $32 million in funding

The money will come in Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds; this is the first instance of the state of Ohio authorizing federally tax-exempt financing for a recycling facility.

By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 21, 2012

Rhode Island residents discover not everything in their recycling bin is being recycled

A law passed last June has unintended consequences for the Rhode Island recycling industry.

By Shauna Blackmon • Dec. 20, 2012