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

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Navigating Modern MRF Operations

Recycling facility operators are increasingly investing in new technology to keep up with evolving regulations and customer demands.

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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

TVs and e-waste pile up, causing headaches in Niagara County

An increase in obsolete consumer electronics is proving problematic for municipalities throughout Niagara County, and there's no clear solution in sight. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 11, 2014

Sims Recycling marks one year of mobile data destruction

The electronics recycler says that demand for its hard drive recycling services has grown steadily. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 11, 2014

Creative Recycling Systems files for bankrupcy

The e-waste recycler will shutter at least ten locations and is said to be stuck with 30 million tons of CRT glass.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2014

Pharrell Williams debuts clothing line that uses recycled ocean debris

G-Star’s new Raw for the Oceans line uses recycled ocean waste, or Bionic Yarn, to create the pieces in its fashion collection. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2014

Sherborn, MA begins recycling food waste

The pilot program could reduce the town's waste by up to 25%.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2014

Head of Waste Management recycling arm resigns

The waste and recycling giant has announced that Bill Caesar will leave the company, effective mid-September.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 10, 2014

ISRI partners with 1800Recycling.com

Visitors to the 1800Recycling.com website will be able to access valuable information about the scrap recycling industry.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 9, 2014

NW&RA establishes Denver chapter

This is the third new National Waste & Recycling Association chapter formed in the past three months.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 8, 2014

Glass from the past: Tuscaloosa to recycle glassware

Tuscaloosa plans to accept glass for recycling in spring 2015 thanks to a $200,000 grant from the state of Alabama.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 5, 2014

Sioux City, IA residents snub free curbside recycling program

Data from the city's waste collection service department puts its curbside recycling rate at a meager 18%. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 5, 2014

Smart Planet to launch 'breakthrough' recyclable coated cups

Smart Planet CTO Chris Tilton is calling it "the technology breakthrough sought by all environmentally conscious retailers."

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 5, 2014

Scrap Metal Services announces new IN scrap metal holdings

SMS acquired 360 Degree Metal Recycling’s new Carlisle-based scrap metal facility and auto shredder. 

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 4, 2014

Will sand recycling sweep the nation?

The Texas tollway authority certainly seems to think so.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 4, 2014

Phoenix, AZ searches for savings in its waste content

The city is investing in research to uncover exactly what is lurking inside those trash bins.

By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 4, 2014