Recycling: Page 80
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Canadian recyclers feeling market pinch, less so in EPR provinces
The Canadian Plastics Industry Association has been tracking material shipments for months and says the country may be able to boost domestic capacity more quickly.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Weekly series to spotlight waste world's 'pioneers and changemakers'
The initiative from non-profit organization be Waste Wise aims to diversify viewpoints and access beyond the usual trade show or academic circuits.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 16, 2018 -
UPDATE: British Prime Minister wants to cut all avoidable plastic within 25 years
Secretary of State for Environment Michael Gove indicated he was thinking about a £0.25 (about $0.34) charge for single-use coffee cups.
By Cody Boteler • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Time running out to address mounting Los Angeles franchise complaints
The seven recycLA haulers are doing whatever it takes to catch up — even bringing in staff from around the country — with financial penalties kicking in and elected officials losing patience.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Industry laments China's finalization of 0.5% contamination standard
Enforcement fully begins in March. The time to cut contamination, increase bale quality and pursue new markets is now.
By Cody Boteler • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
FCC Environmental moving to Houston after long-awaited $37M contract win
This 15-year deal gives the Spanish company one of its biggest U.S. wins yet and will bring a new MRF to the Houston market.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 11, 2018 -
European Union considers tax on plastic bags and packaging
The tax is being proposed to help fill a budget shortfall and protect the environment from plastic pollution.
By Cody Boteler • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Virginia lawmakers could push coal ash recycling opposed by Dominion
Legislation being written by three state lawmakers could direct Dominion to recycle more coal ash instead of burying it.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Montgomery, AL acquires failed 'dirty MRF,' vows to bring back recycling
The deal, and talk of new operators, comes more than two years after the Infinitus Renewable Energy Park closed.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 9, 2018 -
E-waste advocacy group renews push for 'right to repair' legislation in 16 states
"You need a push. And Apple just gave us a hell of a push," said Gay Gordon-Byrne, executive director of The Repair Association.
By Cody Boteler • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Chinese province will add recycling violations to credit reports
The policy was recently announced for residents of Zhejiang in the latest sign that China is serious about improving its domestic recycling capabilities.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Dow announces $100K in Hefty EnergyBag plastics-to-fuel grants
Boise, ID and Cobb County, GA will split the funding to establish residential collection programs for traditionally non-recyclable plastics.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2018 -
UPDATE: Fiberight completes $70M financing for Maine facility
The company said it was still on track to begin operations in Q2 this year.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Chicago recycling pilot yields 32% contamination decrease
The city is optimistic after this initial pilot with The Recycling Partnership and is offering new educational tools to all residents in an ongoing effort to fix a broken recycling system.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2018 -
UPDATE: Houston recycling contract vote further delayed, but resistance wavers
The $36.8 million contract will now come up for yet another vote at the city council's Jan. 10 meeting.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Redevelopment plans for Hartford, CT facility call for both WTE and AD
Hartford's mayor, however, is promising further negotiations for more environmental protections or higher payments from the facility.
By Cody Boteler • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Maxed out Massachusetts MRFs prompt recycling disposal waivers
While markets have tightened, the main issue is a lack of available processing capacity now that MRFs are slowing down lines and often double-sorting material.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2018 -
RTS starts Citi Field contract by recycling a hockey rink
The NHL Winter Classic was the New York company's first event handled under a five-year deal.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
6 waste industry trends to watch in 2018
From scrap exports to changing technology, check out the trends and developments most likely to shape 2018.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
16 industry conferences to mark on your 2018 calendar
As the new year kicks off, it's as good a time as any to start looking for educational and networking opportunities.
By Cody Boteler • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
E-waste CEO unpacks future outlook, market potential of the industry
The devices and technologies that get thrown away change each year — and the e-waste industry has to adapt in order to remain competitive.
By Cody Boteler • Dec. 28, 2017 -
Philadelphia's commercial properties haven't planned for recycling
Commercial property owners have been required to file recycling plans since 1994, but the majority have not yet.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 27, 2017 -
U.S. Mint restarting mutilated coin program after years of suspension
The news was celebrated by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and has been a priority for Covanta.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Report: New York collected nearly $103M in unclaimed bottle deposits last year
An audit from the state comptroller's office is calling for tighter regulation of the existing system to ensure all money is being recovered.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Courtesy of Waste Management
Deep Dive10 most-read Waste Dive articles of 2017
These stories shaped the waste industry and drove conversations.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Dec. 22, 2017
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