Keep Scottsdale Beautiful sets out to recycle 49K shoes for homeless shelter

With the help of the community, the organization is planning to resurface a shelter’s basketball court with the footwear.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 26, 2015

NYC subway cars thrown into ocean, recycled into coral reefs

Through the “Artificial Reef Project,” hundreds of old subway cars are tossed into the Atlantic Ocean, where they slowly evolve into coral reefs. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 23, 2015

Amcor, Alcoa, and Coca-Cola launch 'Recycling Partnership'

The corporations will support underperforming communities with recycling in order to increase those regions’ recovery rates.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 23, 2015

Du Pont, EcoStrate partner to establish carpet recycling program

The two companies anticipate developing new products using the recycled post-consumer carpet.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 23, 2015

E-waste recycling in the US: A national security issue?

A large quantity of used electronic parts produced in China from e-waste are passed off as new and introduced into the US defense supply chain, prompting some to call for increased regulation. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 22, 2015

Liberty Tire Recycling, Lehigh Tech partner to create RMA system

The tire recycler will work with the specialty materials firm to develop a rubber modified asphalt system. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2015

Avangard forms pact with e-scrap firm

The waste and recycling solutions provider announced a collaboration with Asset Value Management, offering clients a sustainable way to dispose of e-waste securely. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2015

Call2Recycle: Battery collection grew yet again in 2014

The non-profit battery steward released its data for last year, which shows another increase in collection volumes and marks the 18th consecutive year of growth.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2015

BioCycle: Residential food collections grew by 8% in 2014

According to research released by the composting publication, more municipalities are offering residents curbside organics collections, paving the way for an increase in the diversion rate. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 21, 2015

MD issues executive order to increase recycling, raise diversion rate

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley issued the statewide order last week, and it will take immediate effect.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 20, 2015

US Ecology launches redesign in effort to unify brand

The environmental services company decided to unify the brand to reflect the firm's core values and strengthen its image. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 20, 2015

Forget the trees—entrepreneurs make paper using PET bottles

Cronology, a startup in Mexico, has devised a method for converting used PET bottles into paper at a reduced cost and with less reliance on natural resources.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 16, 2015

EPA: Majority of toxic chemical waste in US is recycled

The Environmental Protection Agency released its report outlining where toxic waste ends up. Figures show that 84% of the waste was recycled in 2013.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 16, 2015

Researchers: Waste water can be purified through freezing

Finnish researchers found that when waste water freezes, the different layers that are formed separate, leaving clean water and concentrated waste water.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 16, 2015

CA town puts anti-scavenging law into effect

The measure will combat the loss of recycling revenue by haulers.

By Randy Lilleston • Jan. 15, 2015

Lawrence, NJ tries again on organic waste curbside collection

The town will become the second in the county to implement a food waste program, if enough residents sign up for services after a previous attempt failed. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 15, 2015

NYC moves ahead with foam foodservice container ban

The city took the action after determining the products could not be efficiently recycled. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 15, 2015

BioHitech, Avangard partner to tackle food waste

The two companies will work together to expand sustainable food waste and establish zero-waste initiatives. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 15, 2015

Nulife announces CRT recycling facility in VA

The new facility will be capable of processing up to 10 metric tons of glass every day.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 14, 2015

Sims Recycling unveils wind turbine at Sunset Park MRF in NYC

The turbine will generate power for the MRF.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 14, 2015

Waste and recycling startup Rubicon gets $30M investment

Rubicon Global plans to use the investment to scale operations and fund research and development for new recycling technologies. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 14, 2015

Report: Foundry sand recycling benefits humans, environment

In a report released by the EPA, USDA and Ohio State University, it was stated that foundry sands are beneficial to the environment and are considered safe for the population. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 14, 2015

GreenWorks recycling facility opens in MA

The plant is capable of processing 30 tons of recyclables per hour.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 13, 2015

Waste Pro opens $6.5M MRF in Ocala, FL

The plant will handle about 24,000 tons annually of plastics, paper, cardboard and metal.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 13, 2015

ERI announces partnership with Wharton

The agreement aims to develop solutions for mounting e-waste recycling issues and create best business practices focused on sustainability.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 13, 2015