Augusta, ME, offers single-stream recycling to residents

But there's a drawback: the co-mingled program is not part of current curbside collection services, and households looking to participate must drop off their recyclables at a specified location.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 23, 2015

Single-stream recycling considered a success in IL city

After the co-mingled program was implemented in Decatur, IL, the residential recycling rate skyrocketed. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015

E-waste recycling companies establish partnership

The focus of the collaboration between 3S International and a group of recycling firms is to expand their networks and share resources.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015

Recycling company allegedly disposed of CRT in landfill

Basel Action Network accused Diversified Recycling of contracting with a company that disposed of cathode ray tubes at a site not permitted to accept the glass. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 20, 2015

OK waste management company inks deal with UK tech provider

Duncan Recycling & Refining partnered with Tetronics International to recover precious metals found in catalytic converters.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015

Energy Bag pilot program recycled 3 tons of plastics into fuel

30% of Citrus Heights, CA, residents participated in the three-month program aimed at converting notoriously difficult-to-recycle plastics.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015

Recycling business drags down Waste Management's profits

The company noted increased financial strain resulting from plummeting commodity pricing that started hitting the recycling market years ago.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 19, 2015

U.S. exports of recyclables drops

Recovered paper was the only export to experience a gain, with a small 0.9% increase from 2013 to 2014.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015

WI DNR adds R3NEW to e-waste program

The state accepted the electronic waste recycling firm into its Green Tier program, designed to spread awareness and promote environmental solutions across Wisconsin. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015

CA port strike cripples regional recycling industry

Local recyclers have been unable to ship commodities overseas for months due to striking dockworkers in the LA area.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2015

Stronger than wood? Researchers unveil new material made from waste

Scientists behind the company Plastinova created a material using plant waste and recycled plastic that could be used for construction.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 17, 2015

Liberty Tire announces restructuring deal

In a move aimed at reducing its debt, the tire recycler's agreement to restructure the company came with a vow to reemerge stronger. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 17, 2015

PA Resources Council looks to increase recycling in Pittsburgh apartments

The program is part of an effort to improve the city's stagnant recycling rate.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 17, 2015

NJ county saves $75K through single-stream recycling

Cumberland County, NJ, has experienced a windfall due to savings and rebates after residents adopted the program in January 2014.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2015

VA touts benefits of animal composting

In a state that sees up to 15,000 deer killed on the roads annually, an innovative prototype has been making it easier for state workers to process the remains.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 13, 2015

TerraCycle launches recycling project with dog food company

The recycling startup announced the "Open Farm Brigade" project to recycle empty bags of dog food. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2015

EPA seeks solutions for recycling CRT

The agency is working to address the problems surrounding cathode ray tube recycling by enlisting the help of the industry.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2015

Trex makes a full recovery after new CEO takes over

The world’s largest recycled materials manufacturer was going down fast, but since new CEO Ron Kaplan came on board in 2008, the company's stock has risen 900%.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2015

Sprint announces Smartphone Encore Challenge

The wireless service provider and partner companies have organized a competition for students to design innovative solutions for e-waste from smartphones.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2015

Safelite recycled 1.3M windshields in 2014

The company established a partnership with Shark Glass Recycling in 2012 to recycle windshields, and effectively diverted 23,000 tons of waste from landfills in 2014.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2015

EPA recognizes corporations for food waste reduction efforts

The agency applauded participants in its Food Recovery Challenge and WasteWise programs, which strive to eliminate food waste and help feed the hungry.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2015

North America's Consumer Battery Collection and Recycling Leader Continues Year-Over-Year Growth

Sponsored by: Call2Recycle, Inc., North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship organization, increased its total weight of material collected in 2014 for an 18th consecutive year.     With nearly 12 million pounds (5.4 million kilograms) of batteries...

Feb. 10, 2015

Can MI double its lagging recycling rate in less than 2 years?

Lawmakers have set a goal to double the state's recycling rate in an effort to reach the national average of around 35%.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2015

New company creates apparel from recycled fish skins, crab shells

An Alaskan fisherman is getting ready to launch Tidal Vision, a company that creates clothing and accessories from fishing waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 9, 2015

P&G, Unilever join Closed Loop Fund program

The program, which aims to reduce waste through recycling, hopes to invest up to $100 million into cities across the U.S.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 9, 2015