MI utility company recycles 100K fridges, freezers in 5 years

Consumers Energy is touting the number of old refrigerators and freezers it collected and recycled from Michigan consumers since 2009.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 2, 2014

Meet the MD sanitation employee who's using his 401K to feed the hungry

Arnold Harvey certainly has no shortage of holiday spirit.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014

Iowa City expands food recycling program after successful pilot

50 households in Iowa City diverted 1,000 pounds of organics from the landfill within a six-week trial period.

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014

The key to addressing America's mounting e-waste problem

As the largest contributors to electronic waste, U.S. consumers have the potential to turn their propensity for waste around—through awareness. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014

'Up-cycling' startup turns airline seats into fashion statements

Looptworks, a Portland, OR up-cycling business, transforms discarded materials into chic handbags and device cases. 

By Nicole Wrona • Dec. 1, 2014

City of Gloucester, media clash over recycling rate

The Director of Public Works is questioning a Boston Globe article naming the city of Gloucester as one of the worst recyclers in the state.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014

Minneapolis, MN proposes mattress recycling

Minneapolis spends $600,000 to recycle 34,000 mattresses annually.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014

Survey: Vast majority of Americans think e-waste recycling important

But just 30% have recycled electronics in the past year.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 26, 2014

GE to healthcare facilities: Replace glass with polymer to reduce waste costs

In a new study, GE Healthcare says that using polymer containers instead of glass could reduce some medical departments' disposal costs by nearly 80%.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 25, 2014

CT collects 240K gallons of used paint in new program's 1st year

Connecticut launched its paint recycling program in 2013. So far, it's been a big success. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 25, 2014

Want Americans to successfully recycle? Give them clear parameters

According to an American Chemistry Council study, 2/3 of Americans recycle regularly. But many are confused when it comes to plastics recycling. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 24, 2014

How one Chicago recycler expanded into a $1.1 billion business

Clover Holdings' secret? Recycling e-waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 24, 2014

Ben Weitsman & Sons awarded $200,000 grant for rail cleanup project

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation gave the scrap firm a grant to renovate a rail line that leads to the company’s metal facility in New Castle, PA. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 24, 2014

Appalachian Power announces appliance recycling program

Appalachian Power and JACO Environmental are teaming up to implement a recycling services program that rewards consumers with $50 in exchange for getting rid of outdated appliances. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 24, 2014

Frying a Thanksgiving turkey? You may be able to recycle your used oil

Collection centers and retailers have established programs that accept used cooking oil for recycling. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 21, 2014

This startup devised a way to recycle styrofoam into rigid plastic

A team of entrepreneurs in Mexico created equipment that can render polystyrene into a raw materials used to manufacture hard plastics. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 20, 2014

Illinois latest state to propose e-waste recycling overhaul

The bill aims to help cash-strapped electronics recycling programs regain footing by enacting higher recycling goals for manufacturers. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 20, 2014

Major UT recycling facilities close abruptly, owner disappears

Three Stone Castle Recycling facilities ceased operations following several fires. And authorities haven’t been able to locate the owner of the company, who seems to have vanished.  

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 20, 2014

How the EPA is tackling the biggest food waste hurdle: Consumers

As more companies attempt to be environmentally conscious, the EPA is attempting to educate consumers with a new toolkit.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2014

NY launches 'Clothes the Loop' recycling initiative

A statewide textile recycling initiative in New York state aims to divert a substantial volume of clothing from the landfill. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 19, 2014

Global Green partners with CA town to launch food scrap project

Once underway, the organic pilot program could divert 43% of landfill waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 18, 2014

Generation 'meh:' Survey finds millennials indifferent towards recycling

Just 33% of young Americans say they "always" recycle, according to a new poll.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 18, 2014

Minnesota latest state to launch paint recycling program

The new program's costs are estimated to top $6 million, paid for by manufacturers and small fees on consumers. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 18, 2014

'Recycling Ambassadors?' WM hopes online campaign will boost recycling rates

The waste and recycling company has launched a campaign that includes a new online portal highlighting simple steps people can take to increase recycling rates. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 18, 2014

Greensboro, NC hopes 'Recycle First. It Matters' campaign will boost rates

Greensboro would stand to benefit from the revenue generated through recycling collections.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 17, 2014