Waste Management to temporarily run Ann Arbor, MI recycling — and environmentalists aren't happy

Local environmentalists argue that Waste Management's views on recycling aren't in-line with the city's diversion goals.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 12, 2016

Company announces non-toxic leaching method for e-waste

Mineworx says its formula can remove metals from circuit boards more safely than using cyanide.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016

Truck driver arrested in California for allegedly transporting $11K of outside recyclables

The state's Recycling Fraud Team struck again to stop the redemption of 7,000 pounds of bottles and cans.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016

IBM Research identifies new method for creating biodegradable plastics

Scientists say a new organic catalyst could make the plant-to-plastic process cheaper.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016

Georgia summit tries to change the narrative around glass recycling

Representatives from local government, the waste industry and manufacturing convened to discuss solutions.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016

Connecticut recycler fights permit denial in court

Recycling Inc. is appealing a state decision that prohibits it from doing business.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016

Waste Management interns spread recycling awareness door-to-door in Seattle area

12 interns — some multilingual — have been getting residents on the right track since state recycling rates have dipped.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016

Teen starts collection business for hard-to-recycle items in Portland, OR

An autistic teen is pursuing his passions by helping his neighbors get rid of their challenging items.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016

Italy passes new law aimed at major food waste reduction

The country plans to make donations easier, packaging more sustainable, and leftovers more culturally acceptable.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016

UPDATE: Connecticut NWRA chapter shares concerns about state's waste reduction plan

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection aims to reduce waste 60% by 2024.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016

Low Chinese demand for recovered materials likely to continue

Analysis from the executive president of the China Scrap Plastics Association offers a tough outlook.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016

Texas to conduct statewide study of recycling economy

The firm Burns & McDonnell will help conduct the study as required by recent legislation.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016

Troubled waters: How Rio's trash problem goes far beyond the Olympics

Seven years of planning for the Summer Games wasn't enough to rid Rio's waters of waste. So what will happen when the torch is extinguished?

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016

Grocery Manufacturers Association highlights corporate waste reduction efforts

The food and beverage association's biannual report shows innovative solutions from major companies.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016

2 California recyclers fight back against state fraud accusations

California Waste Solutions and Recycling Services Alliance are refuting charges by CalRecycle in two separate cases.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016

Keep America Beautiful releases plans for Recycle-Bowl, fall initiatives

The annual competition is significant in promoting consumer awareness across the nation. 

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016

How startup ByFusion is turning plastic trash into a construction commodity

The company's RePlast blocks can be used for insulation, road construction, or whatever else people can dream up.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016

UPDATE: NJ judge dismisses dispute regarding condo association, Blue Diamond Disposal

A fight between Blue Diamond Disposal and the Franklin Meadows Condominium Association has been described in formal motions as "playground style bullying."

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016

SPC study: PET, aluminum can recycling available to 92% of US residents

Meanwhile, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition found that glass and carton recycling programs are less prevalent in the U.S.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016

California recycler rePlanet charged in 2013 employee death

The Ontario-based company faces two felony charges and a $1.5 million fine if convicted.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016

Disposal rates—and diversion rates—are climbing in Southwest Colorado

Residents in the region are disposing of 7% more waste than they were in 2007, despite new initiatives.  

By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016

New York scrap recycler receives 10-count indictment for pollution

The owner of Coast Transportation and Recycling has been charged for contaminating a local waterway.

By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016

ACC study: Environmental cost of plastic lower than other materials

The new report commissioned by the American Chemistry Council has led to some surprising findings.

By Cole Rosengren • July 28, 2016

Call2Recycle increases battery collections by 22% over last year

Vermont's new extended producer responsibility law for single-use batteries was credited for part of the jump.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016

NWRA, SWANA announce new shared positions on market challenges

The organizations issued two addenda to their Joint Advisory on Designing Contracts for Processing of Municipal Recyclables.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016