Arrow Electronics buys IT disposal and recycling firm for $84M

The electronics company, based in Englewood, CO, acquired UK-based RDC, a subsidiary of Computacenter UK Ltd.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 9, 2015

Canadian compost container startup scores deal worth $85K

The Greenlid, a compostable bin that stores food waste discreetly in a container made from recycled materials, struck a deal with investors on a reality TV show in exchange for equity.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 6, 2015

BAN launches recycling app for Android

The Basel Action Network now offers the e-Stewards Global Impact Calculator app for Android users.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 6, 2015

New Orleans announces return of glass recycling service

After a decade-long hiatus, the city will now accept glass due to a stipulation in the latest waste contract with a new hauler.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 6, 2015

Norfolk, VA launches recycling app

Recyclers in the city can now use an app that provides access to recycling information, schedules and the local Recycling Perks program.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2015

AZ recycling workers find explosives in shipment

Employees at a Mesa, AZ, recycling facility called in the bomb squad when they discovered artillery mixed in with the scrap metal delivery.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2015

Interactive waste bin promotes recycling, positive feedback

A new waste receptacle developed by researchers in Abu Dhabi provides users with positive reinforcement, which is thought to encourage recycling.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2015

Alter Trading buys WI scrap and recycling firm

The scrap metal processor and recycler acquired Wausau Scrap and Recycling Corp., and now operates around 50 scrap facilities in the Midwest.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2015

International Paper announces closure of two recycling plants

The largest pulp and paper company in the world plans to shutter its recycling facilities in Denver, CO, and Memphis, TN. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2015

Renters push to end recycling ban in Phoenix apartments

Sustainability advocates are questioning an ordinance in Phoenix, AZ, preventing apartment buildings and commercial businesses from having recycling collection services.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2015

Energizer presents new recycled batteries

The manufacturer created the Energizer EcoAdvanced AA and AAA batteries, which are made from 4% recycled materials. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2015

Study: Compost industry growing in MN

Research indicates that the state's composting industry experienced a 27% growth rate in gross revenue from 2008 to 2013.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 3, 2015

ND town is one of many affected by increased recycling costs

The town of Medora, ND, is reconsidering its recycling program after Waste Management told officials it can no longer provide recycling services free of charge for the community.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 3, 2015

OR prison recycling program saves $10K annually

The Marion County prison program reduced costs with the help of inmates and staff who implemented small changes within the jail.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 2, 2015

Report: Food, beverage companies need to improve recycling practices

A report conducted by the Natural Resource Defense Council and As You Sow found that no U.S. company came out on top in the ranking of “best practices” in recycling category.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2015

VA county partners with Freestate Farms for organic waste recycling facility

The facility will convert the organic waste into compost, soil products and non-synthetic fertilizers, as well as some renewable energy.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2015

Buyers avoid Creative Recycling's 30 million pounds of CRT

Due to the massive amount of cathode ray tubes stockpiled at the bankrupt company's facilities, no buyers were interested in acquiring the inevitable headache.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2015

Exide slammed with 8 violations at CA recycling plant

The facility was already closed due to a non-compliance issue regarding air quality regulations, but new violations involving toxic waste spill measures have added to its troubles.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2015

Las Cruces, NM removes public recycling bins

Since the city started its curbside recycling program, officials can't find a compelling reason to keep the oversized collection bins in service considering their strain on city resources.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2015

The North Face uses Repreve's recyclable materials in jackets

The outdoor product and clothing manufacturer has announced that it is using recycled bottles and fibers from Repreve in its Denali line of jackets. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2015

All Mars Chocolate plants now zero-waste-to-landfill

The candy manufacturer followed through with its plan to become landfill-free by 2015.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 29, 2015

Minneapolis announces curbside organics recycling

The Minnesota city is the latest in the U.S. to incorporate food waste collection into its residential waste services plan. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2015

Super Bowl's 'Reduced Waste Challenge' sets 80% diversion rate

The pilot food waste program will be introduced in Phoenix, AZ, the host city for Super Bowl XLIX, and will serve as a test for organics recycling during future sporting events.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2015

Contract dispute causing storage headaches for Recology in Bay Area

A contract dispute between workers and shipping companies in San Francisco are leaving recyclers in limbo as paper materials pile up and overload the recycling facilities. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2015

Boise, ID considers curbside compost collection

An advisory council in Boise is trying to reduce the 14,000 tons of waste being tossed into the local landfill every day.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2015