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

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Navigating Modern MRF Operations

Recycling facility operators are increasingly investing in new technology to keep up with evolving regulations and customer demands.

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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

California waste service retrofits SMaRT processing system

Bay County Waste Services in Sunnyvale, CA reports increased recovery rates after retrofit.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 25, 2015

San Jose may fine residents who throw trash in recycling bins

Recycling scofflaws in San Jose could face $50 fines.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015

Nearly half of U.S. seafood supply is wasted: study

Most seafood waste in the U.S. happens at the consumer level.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015

Europe may get 300 new recycling plants by 2025: study

New goals could mean more plastics recycling facilities in Europe.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015

Waste Management, Oakland agree on lower composting fees

Restaurants in Oakland complained about composting fees, and the city and Waste Management listened.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015

RecyclePak program makes it easy to recycle universal waste

Veolia and Covanta have put a recycling program in a box.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 24, 2015

Trash Trek: Kids solve industry issues in Lego competition

250,000 of the world's brightest kids are coming together to tackle waste and recycling issues — using teamwork and Legos.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 24, 2015

Judge overturns NYC Styrofoam ban, calls it 'arbitrary and capricious'

Justice Margaret A. Chan requests that the NYC Department of Sanitation finds ways to recycle Styrofoam.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 23, 2015

Pratt Industries opens flexible MRF in Georgia

Pratt and Machinex have teamed up on a nimble materials recovery facility.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 23, 2015

Enerkem names Robert Shaw as new CFO

The Montreal-based waste-to-biofuels and chemicals producer is poised to expand.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 23, 2015