Post-consumer recycler scores capital infusion

Fox River Fiber received a recapitalization from a private-equity firm; the deal will see the recycler merge with a company that recycles fibers.

By Nicole Wrona • March 18, 2015

With FDA approval, Geo Tech Polymer cleared to recycle food-grade plastics

The company received a non-objection letter from the FDA which will allow the company to move forward with its patented process for removing coatings from plastics.

By Nicole Wrona • March 18, 2015

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The 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.

By Waste Dive staff

Single-stream recycling not increasing recycling rate in St. Paul, MN

Recycling woes continue to plague St. Paul, MN, as the city tries to pull itself out from under a stagnant recycling rate. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 18, 2015

Market share, environmental concerns brewing for Keurig

When plastic pods can circle the earth several times in a year, that may be great for a company but a problem for the environment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 17, 2015

Apple expected to expand recycling program: reports

The iPhone Reuse and Recycle trade-in program began in mid-2013.

By Nicole Wrona • March 17, 2015

Michigan Tech's new recycling codes cut costs of 3D printing

Researchers involved with the Open Sustainability Technology group established a new resin code system adopted for plastics reused in 3D printers.

By Nicole Wrona • March 17, 2015

Detergent startup looks to disrupt plastics recycling

The company, Puretergent, developed a recycling system that recycles laundry soap packaging and aims to use customer participation via a mail-in program.

By Nicole Wrona • March 17, 2015

CalRecycle, WHD partner to crack down on violations

The two organizations will work together in California to pick out and enforce illegal labor practices within the beverage container industry.

By Nicole Wrona • March 17, 2015

NJ looks to CT as model for potentially updating e-waste law

The state may be changing its existing electronics waste laws to include more government involvement.

By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015

CA town eyes possible food waste recycling expansion

Manhattan Beach, CA, may be expanding its food waste recycling project that started in 2012.

By Nicole Wrona • March 16, 2015

Exide to close Vernon, CA, facility to avoid criminal charges

The troubled battery recycling company reached an agreement with federal prosecutors.

By Nicole Wrona • March 13, 2015

Plastics expansion collection in NYC proving successful

The rigid plastics recycling collection initiative began in spring 2013.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

IN plastics recycler acquired

Perpetual Recycling Solutions was purchased by a group that has Italy's Sorema Plastics Recycling. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

IT recycler expands to Reno, NV

Sage Sustainable Electronics announced the opening of its new repurposing center in Nevada.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

TerraCycle dabbles in auto parts recycling

The recycling company announced it will accept auto and other vehicle parts in a new recycling initiative in its “Zero Waste Box” program.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2015

Can trendy restaurants elevate composting into the mainstream?

The nation’s organics recycling rate could grow significantly as more cities adopt food waste recycling laws and chefs work to make zero waste popular.

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015

Scientists unveil process to recycle rare earth metals from lightbulbs

Researchers unveiled a new process that allows for the successful removal and reuse of europium and yttrium.

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015

New recycling law causing concern for VT's solid waste industry

With a statewide recycling ban set to begin on July 1 in Vermont, some solid waste districts are looking for exemptions.

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015

Researchers improve uses for fish, plant waste

Scientists have devised a method that extracts valuable materials from salmon and rapeseed waste to add nutritional benefits to various products.

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2015

Alleged environmental violation prompts complaint against RI scrap recycler

The director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the state attorney general filed the complaint.

By Nicole Wrona • March 10, 2015

E-waste recycling in Westchester County, NY, grows

New York state’s new electronic waste law went into effect Jan. 1.

By Nicole Wrona • March 9, 2015

BAN launches new verification initiative

The new “Performance Verification” aims to ensure that members of the e-Stewards program are in compliance with standards via unscheduled visits.

By Nicole Wrona • March 9, 2015

Waste Management latest member of Recycling Partnership

The waste and recycling company is the newest member of the group aiming to improve curbside recycling recovery efforts across the country.

By Nicole Wrona • March 9, 2015

Your bathroom bottles want to be recycled, new ads claim

The spots seek to expand consumer awareness.

By Randy Lilleston • March 6, 2015

Inventor of coffee pod speaks out against its non-recyclability

The popular disposable pods are not fully recyclable, prompting many critics, including the inventor, to speak out against their continued use.

By Nicole Wrona • March 6, 2015