Detroit gets curbside recycling, but delays persist

After many false starts, will residents of Detroit, MI see curbside recycling pick-up before the year ends? 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 17, 2014

Illinois e-waste start-up aims to create jobs for the disabled

The electronics recycling company was founded by two men with disabilities who had trouble finding employment. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 17, 2014

Novelis to transition to high-recycled content Evercan sheets

The aluminum rolling and recycling firm will convert its beverage can sheets to high-recycled content material by 2017.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 17, 2014

Philadelphia's recycling rate triples

The city’s recycling rate increased from 8% in 2008 to 21% today. The reason? An aggressive, multi-pronged approach.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 14, 2014

Expert: Without regulation, e-waste recycling a big security threat

Experts contend that consumers are at risk for massive data breaches after discarding cell phones and other electronics. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2014

Washington state appellate court overturns biosolids recycling ban

The ruling overturns an ordinance that prevented farmers from using Class B biosolids for agricultural land applications in Wahkiakum County, WA.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2014

Massive carpet fiber recycling project underway at Maine gun range

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection, an environmental solutions company, and the town of Warren collaborated on a project that would remove 27,000 tons of carpet fibers from a local business. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2014

SF's Recology snaps up controversial, embattled Community Recycling

Recology bought Community Recycling and Resource Recovery Inc. and the troubled Crown Disposal amid a string of controversial issues that have plagued the business for years.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 13, 2014

Proposed Sonoma, CA compost facility would process 8 tons per day

Sonoma Garbage Collectors is pushing a proposal to construct a composting facility as it appeals to the City Council for support to advance the project. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 12, 2014

PepsiCo continues fruitful partnership to benefit disabled veterans

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities program provides entrepreneurial support to the veterans, while PepsiCo’s involvement grants financing through recycling initiatives. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 11, 2014

San Diego, CA recycling firm expands into the Deep South

Complete Recycling opened a new regional office that will ensure the company can cater to its growing client base. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 11, 2014

Officials: Metal scrapper responsible for Detroit neighborhood explosion

An illegal scrapper removing copper piping from an abandoned home in Detroit, MI caused an explosion that destroyed 12  homes before the fire could be extinguished.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014

Score: Repreve partners with UNC Athletics

A basketball game at UNC's Chapel Hill campus will launch the collaboration between the college and the sustainable fibers company. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014

Plastics Make it Possible takes recycling campaign on the road

The “Don’t Be Trashy. Recycle.” tour will pack up in an RV, head out on the road, and promote recycling across various cities in the country. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 10, 2014

Ohio county at a standstill over new mixed-waste contract

Medina County, OH commissioners rejected several proposals from candidates hoping to operate the county’s mixed-waste processing plant. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014

It's official: California's beverage recycling program a $100 million bust

An audit confirms that the state’s Cal Recycle bottle redemption program has been hemorrhaging money—more than $100 million in the past four years. That's an unsustainable model. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014

Republic Services announces $34M recycling facility in Las Vegas

It's expected to double the residential recycling capacity in the southern region of Nevada.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 7, 2014

D.C. startup gives new life to fruit waste

Fruitcycle collects orchard apples that would otherwise be discarded and re-purposes the fruit into a healthy snack.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2014

Meet the Automotive Recyclers Association's new industry relations chief

Dwight Howard (no, not the NBA player) will step into his new role as Director of Industry Relations and a consultant for an ARA subsidiary. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 6, 2014

Why did Albuquerque's recycling rate soar by 70%?

Is the city's experience the ultimate argument for blue bins?

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

Ocean waste-to-skateboard startup scores seed money from Patagonia

Bureo Skateboards uses waste materials retrieved from ocean waters to create sustainable skateboards.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

Designer tires? Timberland, Omni United partner to launch recyclable wheels

Timberland Tires will be recycled into footwear once their "work" as a tire is complete. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

The votes are in: MA overwhelmingly rejects bottle bill expansion

Massachusetts will not expand the state deposit program to include non-carbonated beverage containers. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 5, 2014

BHS taps aerospace, automotive expert as new tech and development chief

Oregon-based Bulk Handling Systems named Thomas Brooks as the company’s Director of Technology and Product Development, a recently-created position.

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014

CO county forms food composting pact with restaurants

The Pitkin County solid waste center is partnering with local restaurants and institutions to collect food scraps in order to divert the organic waste from landfills. 

By Nicole Wrona • Nov. 4, 2014