Mile High City plummets with 16% recycling rate

A voluntary recycling program and high composting costs have led Denver to a 16% recycling rate.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 6, 2015

Massachusetts distributes $1.4M in recycling grants

The towns of Fall River and Worcester each received the largest grants from the state for recycling efforts. 

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 6, 2015

MillerCoors sees boost in sales after switching from glass to plastic

The beer company saw a jump in sales and sustainability when it put beer in plastic 32- and 40-ounce bottles.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 6, 2015

Northstar Recycling named a top workplace for women

Female employees spoke, and Northstar Recycling shined.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

Vermont's new recycling law boosting rates — and frustration

Despite some bumps, Vermont's mandatory recycling law seems to be working.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

Clean Oceans to test plastic-to-fuel machine in Santa Cruz

EcoFuel Technologies' machine could help reduce the amount of plastic pollution in the oceans.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

OSHA cites Illinois recycler for 26 health violations

OSHA says electronics and metal recycler Kuusakoski LLC exposed employees to high levels of lead and cadmium.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

TerraCycle introduces Los Angeles to first cigarette recycling program

In Los Angeles, the Westwood Village Improvement Association has invested $1,000 to put cigarette butts in their place.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

Covanta acquires 2 Pennsylvania industrial waste companies

Covanta Environmental Solutions continues to expand its environmental services business.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015

Google is 'cutting the crap,' reducing 4 main types of waste

Google has partnered with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to cut water, food, materials, and energy waste. 

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015

Bigbelly launches Connect: 'We're changing our whole business model'

Bigbelly's new Connect system offers 'turnkey' service for one price.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 2, 2015

Ocean Conservancy plans to reduce marine debris by 45%: report

Most ocean plastics originate on land, and the Ocean Conservancy has a plan to drastically reduce the debris.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 1, 2015

Recyclability directly affects packaging market: report

The flexible packaging industry is expected to reach $32.7 billion in value this year. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 1, 2015

Indiana town to roll out curbside recycling with new contract

Kokomo, IN switches contracts ahead of curbside recycling rollout.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 30, 2015

Oakland council votes against recycling rate hike, reduces compost rates

Last night, the city council voted against a recycling rate hike proposed by California Waste Solutions. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 30, 2015

Rhode Island shares $551K of recycling profit with participating towns

The state made more than $1 million profit from recycling this year, and it's sharing the wealth.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 30, 2015

The early worm gets the foam: How mealworms may solve Styrofoam waste

Forget bans vs. recycling: Research at Stanford suggests that plastic-eating mealworms could safely biodegrade Styrofoam.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 30, 2015

San Diego Food Bank will use FOR Solutions composter to divert food waste

The Food Bank will divert up to 500,000 pounds of food waste annually with the composter. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 29, 2015

Dell honored for using 100% post-consumer recycled plastic

Dell received an inaugural 2015 Catalyst Award, but not for its computer design.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 29, 2015

Adidas' 'infinity-cycling' will turn Messi's cleats into new shoes

The company plans to recycle old sportswear — including Lionel Messi's cleats — into new sporting goods.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 29, 2015

Significant recycling losses force consideration of new business model

"... price drops on steel, plastics, paper, cardboard and glass across the world ... and this is a problem that's going on everywhere," said Rob Reiter, a waste official.    

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 27, 2015

Boston's subway tests recycling kiosks for widespread use

The transportation authority expects the recycling receptacles to be cost-neutral in terms of maintenance and also allow commuters to reduce their carbon footprint.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 27, 2015

Morrow Energy steps in to help Texas city get WTE plant

Five years after a contract went nowhere, the city of Edinburg, TX has entered into an agreement to convert landfill gas into energy.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 27, 2015

L.A. beach closed after needles, personal care products wash ashore

Dockweiler State Beach in Los Angeles County closed as bacteria levels in water exceed standards.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 25, 2015

Closed Loop Fund to invest $100M in U.S. recycling infrastructure

A Baltimore plastics plant will be the first of multiple recycling projects funded by the organization.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 25, 2015