Recycling: Page 97
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Phoenix set to approve 3 unique waste collection contracts
Paint, carpeting and tree trunk recycling are all part of the city's plan to divert 40% of its waste by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2017 -
Greenpeace UK calls out Coca-Cola for role in plastic pollution
The activist group dubbed the company "Choke" and installed a sculpture of seagulls vomiting plastic at Coca-Cola's UK headquarters.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2017 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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TrendlineThe 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.
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New York cuts commercial food waste diversion requirement from FY18 state budget
The final budget does include a new food donation tax credit for farmers, along with funding to expand organics processing infrastructure.
By Cole Rosengren • April 11, 2017 -
Orlando considers recycling mandate for owners of large residential, commercial buildings
If approved, the policy would be phased in over four years so properties could adapt to offering the service.
By Cole Rosengren • April 11, 2017 -
Call2Recycle expands recycling options with 'all battery service'
The service will provide a one-stop battery collection option for all single-use (AA, AAA, 9v, D-cell and button cell) and rechargeable batteries under 11 pounds.
By Kristin Musulin • April 11, 2017 -
Industry Dive/Waste Dive
Ohio EPA aims to create more circular economy with new online marketplace
The Ohio Materials Marketplace will be actively managed by state staff to help facilitate the exchange of usable goods.
By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2017 -
Beijing needs recycling solutions as growing affluence drives waste generation
The Chinese city collected almost 8.7 million metric tons of household waste last year and wants to recycle more of it by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2017 -
Policy disagreements delaying multiple waste projects in Austin, TX
A curbside organics collection pilot and biosolids composting plan, among others, have been delayed by procedural issues.
By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2017 -
Ann Arbor, MI decides MRF can't be repaired, considers regional solution
The city has been exporting its recyclables more with the hope of eventually activating the facility again.
By Cole Rosengren • April 7, 2017 -
ILSR outlines strategies for new recycling economy in Baltimore
The group sees the potential to create hundreds of jobs as the city's new mayor looks to double the local recycling rate.
By Cole Rosengren • April 7, 2017 -
Study: More millennials expect workplace sustainability and recycling access
Two-thirds of millennial employees said they would give up social media for a week if all of their co-workers recycled.
By Cole Rosengren • April 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Below the High Line: How pneumatic tubes could alter the future of urban waste collection
New York planning firm ClosedLoops outlined its vision for decentralizing waste processing, cutting out trucks and creating renewable energy.
By Cole Rosengren • April 6, 2017 -
Report: Iowa county MRF sees 61% volume increase with Closed Loop investment
Scott County's results from upgrading to a single-stream facility are being touted as a case study for others to follow.
By Cole Rosengren • April 6, 2017 -
AF&PA relaunches recycling education website to boost student engagement
The Responsible Package is meant to be a resource for young children to learn about the lifecycle of paper products.
By Cole Rosengren • April 5, 2017 -
Eunomia to conduct ocean microplastics study for European Commission
The work will focus specifically on plastics that are unintentionally emitted from products such as clothing, tires and artificial turf.
By Cole Rosengren • April 5, 2017 -
ZenRobotics introduces wind-powered robotic sorting line
The new system, installed at a Carl F facility in Sweden, is expected to recover an additional 12,000 tons annually.
By Kristin Musulin • April 4, 2017 -
UPDATE: Des Plaines, IL council approves resolution opposing compost facility
The city council unanimously agreed the proposed Patriot Acres facility could have a detrimental impact on residents.
By Cole Rosengren • April 4, 2017 -
The Recycling Partnership announces cart grant RFP to increase recycling access
Local governments can receive up to $8 per household to update their curbside collection offerings.
By Cole Rosengren • April 4, 2017 -
Total Reclaim fined $164K by Oregon DEQ for e-waste violations
The fallout continues nearly a year after an investigation found the recycler was improperly exporting materials.
By Cole Rosengren • April 4, 2017 -
Oregonians flock to redemption centers as state doubles rate to 10 cents
Oregon is the only state aside from Michigan to provide 10 cents for standard beverage containers.
By Cole Rosengren • April 3, 2017 -
Reports: Michigan needs wholesale overhaul to double recycling rate
Three new reports recommend a wide range of fixes from investing more in infrastructure to better engaging residents.
By Cole Rosengren • April 3, 2017 -
Study: Fee could reduce coffee cup use by 300M in UK
The new research found that fees are more likely to motivate the use of reusable cups than discounts.
By Cole Rosengren • March 30, 2017 -
City-funded recycling rewards program on the rocks in Grand Rapids, MI
Officials are questioning whether the program, modeled after Recyclebank, is still relevant.
By Cole Rosengren • March 29, 2017 -
Cities abandon Utah county recycling plan, leaving new MRF in tough spot
Revolve is set to open a new advanced facility next month and had been counting on the contract.
By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2017 -
Pratt Industries opens new corrugated box plant in Wisconsin
The $60 million facility is part of the company's Midwest expansion and a sign of strength in the recycled corrugated market.
By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2017
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