Kuusakoski buys IL-based recycling company

The international recycling firm purchased the remaining shares of Vintage Tech, and now owns the materials processing company. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 22, 2014

Study: Aluminum cans now made from 70% recycled content

According to a study conducted by PE International, 70% of the material used to produce beverage cans is recycled.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 22, 2014

Organics recycling takes center stage at CT recycling conference

In recognition of the importance of organic waste recycling, the Connecticut Recyclers Coalition trade show was devoted entirely to discussing organics disposal.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 19, 2014

Tri State Metal to plead guilty to federal tax charges

The Department of Justice alleges that the Chicago, IL scrapper underreported income to avoid paying taxes.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 19, 2014

How Arkansas boosted its recycling rate

The state Department of Environmental Quality reported that its recycling rate increased by 4% in 2014. The reason? Glass.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 19, 2014

CA county starts recycling styrofoam

Santa Cruz County in California has purchased a polystyrene recycling machine that will transform the material into a glue, which can then be sold to China for a profit.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 18, 2014

Global system could be the answer to growing e-waste recycling problem

An electronic waste recycling system implemented on a worldwide level has the potential to help emerging countries deal with mounting issues surrounding discarded electronics. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 18, 2014

BioHitech expands institutional food waste recycling

Hospitals in New York and Massachusetts installed the company’s aerobic digesters at their facilities.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 18, 2014

Applied CleanTech, Scottish Water to test wastewater recycling

The San Diego-based startup collaborated with Scottish Water to test its proprietary sewage recycling technology. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 18, 2014

Slam dunk: Waste Management partners with Charlotte Hornets arena

The Charlotte segment of Waste Management announced a partnership with Time Warner Cable Arena and the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2014

Successful IL county e-waste recycling facilities forced to shut down

A successful electronic waste collection program will end abruptly due to a lack of funding and insufficient subsidies.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2014

NW&RA airs concerns over CA recycling program, waste hauler safety

The trade organization responded to CalRecycle and OSHA in regard to recent proposals in California suggested by the two groups.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 17, 2014

EcoATM secures new office in Sorrento Valley, CA

The electronics recycling company inked a deal for 53,000 square feet of office space to house operations relating to its line of e-waste kiosks. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014

Infamous Atari 'E.T.' cartridge to join Smithsonian video game exhibit

The ill-fated game cartridge, excavated from a landfill in New Mexico in April, has garnered intense interest from gaming fans and cultural institutions alike. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014

BASF, Schuster plan to create recyclable fast-food packaging

The two companies will join forces to develop, test, and launch a recycled cardboard for specialized use in the fast-food industry.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014

Waste Management: 15 million tons of recyclables diverted in 2013

The 2014 “Creating a Circular Economy” report highlights Waste Management’s current status in regard to sustainability. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 16, 2014

Investigation turns down the covers on WA prison mattress recycling scam

The alleged scam involves illegal wages, unfair competition, and an estimated $1 million in losses for the state. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014

Vertex Energy acquires oil recycler for $16.5M

The deal to buy petroleum recycling firm Heartland provides expanded growth opportunities for the hydrocarbon processor and recycler.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014

Renew Blue opening TX location in early 2015

The medical waste processor plans to open a facility in Sherman, TX to serve the Dallas metro area. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014

Casella big loser as VT regulators choose new contractors for e-waste agreement

The state collection and recycling agreement was altered to bring transparency to the bidding process.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 15, 2014

EPA revises 2008 solid waste recycling rule

The revised guidance is intended to encourage the responsible recycling of hazardous waste and to promote recycling innovation.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 12, 2014

Baltimore mayor rejects plastic bag ban

The mayor of Baltimore, MD vetoed a city ordinance that would have banned plastic bags distributed by retailers.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 12, 2014

Can this new company help recyclers meet their demand for equipment?

Zimmer America Recycling Solutions is being formed by Zimmer America in order to keep up with the growing demand for machinery in the recycling industry. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 12, 2014

Oregon expands its e-waste recycling program

Oregon E-Cycles, an e-recycling program administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, will accept a greater variety of electronic devices beginning January 1.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 12, 2014

How Veolia's new tech can make non-recyclable paper recyclable

The system behind Veolia’s technology is capable of converting non-recyclable paper into a recyclable pulp that can be used in a variety of products. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 11, 2014