Recycling: Page 186
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Statewide plastic bag reduction and recycling program shot down in Illinois
A 24-23 vote yesterday wasn’t enough to override Gov. Pat Quinn’s veto to impose a statewide plastic recycling program that would have limited production and disposal of plastic bags.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 30, 2012 -
Fort Bliss recycling program raises $1 million
The funds will go to improving the lives of soldiers and their families at home.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 29, 2012 -
German recycling company opening new plant in South Carolina
After investments from two American investors, Friedola will open a new plant in Greenville, S.C.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 29, 2012 -
West Virginia DEP Awards Grant Money
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded grants totaling $1.45 million to 32 recipients through its Recycling Assistance Grants Program (REAP) Recycling Assistance Grants program. Funding for REAP is generated through the $1 assessment fee per ton of solid w...
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Texas hopes to see more 'Right to Recycle' plans implemented
Many cities in Texas still don’t have access to recycling programs, but citizens are starting to speak against the status quo.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Burt’s Bees starting new recycling program
In partnership with Preserve, Burt’s Bees is aiming to recycle the often difficult plastic #5.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Granby, Connecticut, making small changes with big recycling impact
By making a few well-planned changes, waste haulers in Granby have seen a significant increase in resident recycling.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Youth orchestra in Paraguay makes beautiful music from trash
When money is scarce, creativity can be the most valuable asset.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 26, 2012 -
Plastic recyclers recognized by the American Chemistry Council
Three companies have been recognized for their contributions in plastic recycling innovation.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 21, 2012 -
Oil-recycling yard full of oil, paper and diesel fuel produces massive fire
Flames reaching almost 100 feet high proved to be a challenge for local firefighters.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 21, 2012 -
Vancouver to use recycled plastics for asphalt
Mixing old plastic in with the asphalt allows more versatility and requires less fuel.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Eldan Recycling installs new cable-recycling plant in Mexico
The new machinery will replace a 30-year-old system.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Prince George County, Maryland may introduce mandated recycling
While the recycling rate in Price George is higher then the current requirement, new recycling goals may require mandated recycling.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Drilling companies reusing water, saving energy
Fracking leaves water polluted with chemicals and pieces of rock and other debris, making it nearly impossible to clean to drinking standards.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 19, 2012 -
Program to recycle deodorant sticks to start in 50 high schools and colleges
Unilever has teamed up with recyclers and schools to recycle old deodorant tubes.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 16, 2012 -
Tulsa recycling facility goes automatic
A new sorting system increases recycling speed and efficiency for Tulsa Recycle and Transfer.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 16, 2012 -
Tobacco company encourages cigarette butt recycling
The makers of American Spirit cigarettes are encouraging people to use their product responsibly—and clean up their cigarette butts.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 15, 2012 -
AT&T sets recycling Guinness World Record
Phone giant AT&T held a week long recycling drive that saved 25,000 pounds of electronic waste from ending up in the landfill.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Schnitzer Steel and Covanta recycling old fishing nets
Fishing nets are rarely recycled and usually left at the bottom of the ocean floor or put in landfills.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Up to 250,000 cars to be scrapped after Sandy
Damage done by Superstorm Sandy will send thousands of cars to be scrapped or recycled in the Northeast.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Electronic recycling facility to open in McKinney, Texas
Wistron GreenTech, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Wistron Corp., says they plan to have the new facility running by 2013.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 12, 2012 -
China refuses to recycle Britain's trash
The quality of Britain's recyclables is so low that they are being sent back to England after the Chinese refused to accept it.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Man arrested for stealing more than $200,000 in automobile parts from Ala. recycling company
EMZ Metals was supposed to recycle the old parts but instead took off with them.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Oil and gas industry looking to increase water recycling
Many companies are not interested in water recycling because of cost, but soon they might not have other options.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Town in Montana finds way to get citizens to recycle
After citizens were slow to start going through the hassle of recycling, the United Way and Butte, Mont., found a way to make it more fun.
By Shauna Blackmon • Nov. 5, 2012
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