Best Buy recycles 1 billion pounds of e-waste

And the consumer retail chain plans to recycle 2 billion more pounds by 2020. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 24, 2014

Flop: Chicago apartment recycling ordinance widely ignored

The city’s lack of enforcement and detached attitude toward enforcing recycling policies in apartment complexes breeds confusion among residents.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Can Seattle fine its way to a better recycling rate?

The Seattle City Council responds to a plateauing recycling rate by approving a $1 consumer fine for excessive food waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Sims announces expansion of ITAD services

The company will develop its information technology asset disposition (ITAD) and recycling service as a key element of its 5-year strategic plan. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 23, 2014

Beijing to use 'reverse vending machines,' rewards system to promote recycling

400 newly-installed reverse vending machines in Beijing reward recycling by giving consumers transportation credits and additional cell phone minutes.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 22, 2014

Analysts: E-waste markets poised to expand nearly 15% by 2018

The Global E-waste Management Market 2014-2018 report forecasts that the global electronic waste market will grow in response to increased environmental awareness. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 22, 2014

Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association adds new member

GA Telesis is the 68th company to join the group.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 19, 2014

San Francisco recycler takes business to the streets

Equipped with a mobile unit, Ors Csaszar connects people with the recycling center by using a bus to transport residents to the facility. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 19, 2014

New e-tool standardizes plastic recycling terms

The online guide “Plastics Recycling Terms & Tools” hopes to boost plastics recycling rates by simplifying industry jargon.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 19, 2014

Recleim, SCAHACC partner up to recycle HVAC systems

The appliance recycler will collect and recycle used HVAC units for South Carolina contractors -- for free.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 19, 2014

Report: Global waste management market to hit $750B by 2020

Worldwide waste markets will double by the decade's end thanks to companies' focus on zero waste strategies, analysts say.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 18, 2014

Sustainability practices flourishing in US restaurants

Companies are adding sustainability practices like oil recycling and water conservation into their daily routines. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 18, 2014

Medical Waste Management expands across FL

A medical waste management firm announced expanded services that would cover the entire state.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 18, 2014

Alcoa, Boeing ink $1 billion contract

This deal marks the largest contract between the two corporations in the past 35 years. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 17, 2014

Carton Council establishes new group to 'champion' recycling

Carton recycling increased 177% over the past 5 years thanks to public-private partnerships like the Carton Recycling Champions. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 17, 2014

ACI Plastics expands operations into Westminster, SC

The thermoplastics recycler plans to renovate a warehouse to incorporate instrument panel recycling and paint removal operations at the site. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 17, 2014

Reverse Logistics Sustainability Council, Oracle join R2 program

Two more major groups join the growing R2 Recycling Leader program.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014

New tech detects fires at recycling facilities

The tech behind the new fire detection device, thermopile, is used to detect radiated heat and specifically geared towards the waste and recycling industries. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014

95,000 recycling bins slated for Houston, TX

A necessary purchase for Houston as it ramps up for the launch of citywide recycling collection services in January.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014

How two men are getting their hands dirty to highlight food waste

One eats out of bins across the U.S. while the other hauls organics from restaurants before it has a chance to reach the dumpster.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 16, 2014

Vermont paint recycling program collects 38,000 gallons in 4 months

The program has reached 36% of its yearlong collection goal in the first four months since it began.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 15, 2014

Pratt Industries opens $44M recycled paper box plant in OH

The company expects to save 10,000 trees per day from using recycled materials in its products.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 15, 2014

Indianapolis sued over controversial recycling agreement

The city is being sued over alleged violations in its bidding process and complaints that public notice requirements were ignored.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 12, 2014

Recyclebank: 45% increase in recyclables collected in 2013

The recycling rewards firm estimates about 1.5 billion pounds of recyclables were collected by its program members. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 12, 2014

Call2Recycle names first-ever program development VP

Environmental and sustainability expert Leo Raudys will step into this newly-created position. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 12, 2014