Recycling: Page 190

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    N.J. county makes sure businesses are recycling

    For Somerset County, more recycling equals less money spent at landfills plus more federal recycling grants.

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 24, 2013
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    Study exposes danger of e-waste

    Cancer-causing waste from western countries is being shipped over to countries like China. 

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 24, 2013
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    The Rise of Recycling AI

    Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

    By Waste Dive staff
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    Scrap metal scam warning issued

    Warning: a new scam targets scrap metal recycling facilities with fake documents and non-existent scrap metal.

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 23, 2013
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    Bing Bing! Don’t forget to take out the recycling!

    Smartphones apps are here to make recycling easier.

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 23, 2013
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    Chicago recycling center proposal put on hold

     A merger between two waste companies has put off plans for a new recycling center. 

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 22, 2013
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    Maryville, Tenn. recycling centers too popular, need security

    The city will put up $270,000 a year to police their overflowing recycling centers.

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 22, 2013
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    New program revives recycling in Atlanta

    What was once a lagging program is now an example for others.

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 22, 2013
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    Taking 3D printers from super wasteful to green

    The new art of 3D printing is quite amazing, but also immensely wasteful.

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 18, 2013
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    Finding a solution to label interference on plastic bottle recycling

    Full-wrap labels look great on the bottle but are tricky to get around when recycling plastic bottles.

    By Shauna Blackmon • Jan. 18, 2013
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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