Recycling: Page 168
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Are mushrooms the key to eliminating diaper waste?
A certain type of mushroom was found to degrade disposable diapers' components by up to 80% within three months.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2014 -
EcoCortec creates marine biodegradable plastic film
It could be a game-changer for tackling ocean pollution.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineNavigating 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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FutureMark shutters IL recycled paper mill
The company cites challenging market conditions as the reason for the closure.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2014 -
In Rhode Island, contaminated recycling comes with a price
Rhode Island cities will now be charged for every load of contaminated recycling that makes its way into the Rhode Island Recovery Corp.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 3, 2014 -
SpinGreen growing despite public distrust of NYC textile recyclers
The EPA estimates that the 13 million tons of textiles deposited into landfills each year make up 5.7% of total solid waste streams.
By Nicole Wrona • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Mass. recycling company smacked with $15,100 by DEP
Excel Recycling of Dartmouth, MA was issued a fine by the state Department of Environmental Protection for violations, including non-disposal of waste oil.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Advance Disposal reopens upgraded solid waste MRF in CA
The waste and recycling hauler was renovating its municipal solid waste material recovery facility in Hesperia, CA.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Automotive giant GM dips its toes into food waste recycling
The automaker announced food waste from eateries located within its world headquarters in Detroit, MI will be composted or sent to a nearby waste-to-energy facility.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Umicore acquires recycler CP Chemicals, begins expansion
In an effort to expand into North America, the Brussels-based recycling company announced the acquisition of a specialty recycler and an agreement with a metal scrap recycler in the states.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Waste Management eyes expansion into coal ash, food waste
WM is betting that coal ash regulations will be approved, opening up a massive business opportunity -- but it doesn’t want to play the waiting game and is champing at the bit to corner the market.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Illinois military recycling plant explosion kills two people
Officials are working to secure a metal recycling facility in Granite City, IL after an explosion killed two people and left at least one injured.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Staples partners with ERI to recycle e-waste
Staples subsidiary Staples Advantage has partnered with Electronic Recyclers International to establish a program that will recycle e-waste generated by companies.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Massachusetts mercury recycling law falls short, advocates say
This summer, Massachusetts passed mercury legislation that eliminated target recycling rates for mercury and dropped fines for mercury-related offenses.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Food Cowboy bridges gap between food waste reduction, timing logistics
A new mapping system uses Foursquare to cut down on the amount of food wasted because of problems with timing and logistics.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Second Cycle Recycling plans expansion for Indiana facility
The company produces pet products from recycled cardboard and paper, and anticipates the expanded operations will increase its production rate five-fold.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Why 'Zero Waste' is a winning strategy for businesses
Corporations that adopt zero waste efforts generally find that the process generates revenue while cutting costs.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Recycle Across America latest to join R2 Recycling Leader program
The program supports companies' efforts to promote the responsible recycling and re-use of electronics.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Sony to sell recycled plastics to manufacturers
The company will sell its ‘Sustainable Oriented Recycled Plastic’ to foreign companies on the open market.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Viva announces second tire recycling facility in South Carolina
The tire and rubber recycler said the new $7 million plant will be capable of handling four million tires per year.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2014 -
'Energy Bag' pilot program moves forward despite facility closure
The ‘purple bag’ project, an experimental program that recycles hard-to-recycle plastics, will continue at an Agilyx R&D facility in Tigard, OR.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Sims recognizes Unisys for robust e-waste recycling efforts
The electronic recycling company recognized Unisys for its commitment to disposing electronic waste in a responsible manner.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Novelis to expand Brazilian recycling center to meet canned beverage demand
The company plans to invest $106 million in order to almost double its annual capacity in Brazil; the facility is already touted as the ‘largest recycling complex’ in the country.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Charlotte, NC recycling rate stagnant since 1999
An evaluation of waste and recycling figures in Charlotte-Mecklenburg shows a stagnant recycling rate over the past 15 years, even as the region reduced the volume of organic waste entering landfills.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 18, 2014 -
MIT researchers recycle car batteries into solar panels
A team of researchers created a system that turns lead from auto batteries into solar panels that could generate power for decades.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Could renewable energy waste be used as fertilizers?
Lancaster University researchers are studying ways to use a combination of ash and digestates as an agricultural fertilizer.
By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 15, 2014
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