Man faces jail time for Calif. CRV scam

The players in a recycling scam to defraud California's Redemption Value program were sentenced for receiving payments for cans transported across state lines. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 9, 2014

All In: Single-sort recyling launches in St. Paul, Minn.

The "All In" campaign is based on a successful program in Minneapolis and is part of a state-wide commitment to increasing recycling. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2014

Popular ecoATM adds more e-waste kiosks

ecoATM, an automated kiosk that accepts used electronic devices in exchange for cash, has added 16 more machines in Dallas-Fort Worth. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2014

New e-waste site pairs companies with recyclers

A former environmental regulator and Best Buy exec has launched an e-waste website to act as agent for companies seeking reputable electronics recyclers.

By Nicole Wrona • April 8, 2014

Indiana adopts recycling law

The new law, which gained momentum with manufacturing industry support, aims to increase recycling rates by 50%. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 7, 2014

Plastics recycling plant to be built in Md.

Two recycling companies, one local and one from out of state, are joining forces to build the plant in Baltimore County. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 7, 2014

Abrupt end to Wis. mattress recycling program

The recycling company contracted by the city went out of business and will stop accepting mattresses and springs immediately. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 4, 2014

Reusable bag company expects growth from Calif. bag ban

If a plastic bag ban is adopted across the state of California, an agricultural plastics company, Encore Recycling, is ready to expand its production of reusable plastic bags for consumers.

By Nicole Wrona • April 4, 2014

Farming recycling program underway in Vt.

The pilot recycling program focuses on the 500 tons of plastics that Vermont dairy farms use annually. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 4, 2014

RI food waste program a success

Two tons of organic materials have been collected by 50 households enrolled in the pilot program since the project began eight months ago.

By Nicole Wrona • April 4, 2014

Trash installation exhibited at Tel Aviv landfill

The exhibition depicts 500 life-sized sculptures made from trash.

By Nicole Wrona • April 3, 2014

White Plains, NY establishes textile recycling

The town is one of a growing number of cities nationwide beginning to recycle clothing, and is the first Lower Hudson Valley area municipality to do so. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 2, 2014

CRT glass disposal method: Recycling or disposal?

A Vermont recycling company faces an audit surrounding its controversial treatment of CRT glass. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2014

Agencies prioritize tire recycling along US/Mexico border

Various organizations are working together to reduce the growing amount of tire waste found along the border. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2014

Company recycles plastic bottles into art

The company Co2nscience sells photographs printed onto a material made from recycled plastic bottles.

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2014

New landfill and recycling facility considered in Maine

An organization representing 187 towns in Maine is requesting the state's permission to open a landfill and recycling center designed to keep down costs. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 31, 2014

Survey: Many MRFs accept foodservice packaging

Material recovery facilities commonly accept pizza boxes, cup covers and paper carryout bags.

By Nicole Wrona • March 28, 2014

NWRA opposes product stewardship mandates

The National Waste & Recycling Association is against state and local-level paper and packaging laws for many reasons, including higher costs to consumers, competition undercutting and derailed recycling rates.

By Nicole Wrona • March 28, 2014

Researchers transform plastic bags into fuel

Scientists are creating a method to put a dent in the trillion bags that are used worldwide every year—and project leaders claim it will work. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 27, 2014

Can Manila turn into a zero-waste city?

Years after laws were created to prevent trash from taking over villages, a string of obstacles continues to prevent communities from diverting trash. One village is changing this.

By Nicole Wrona • March 27, 2014

Food diversion becomes priority for RI

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation calls on organizations and the public to help reduce statewide organic waste disposal. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 25, 2014

NJ e-waste recycling on the verge of extinction

The Association of New Jersey Recyclers is finding that it doesn't pay to handle electronic waste, and may shut down programs across the Garden State.

By Nicole Wrona • March 25, 2014

Torrance, Calif.'s green waste recycling rate skyrockets

The city has increased its volume of residential organics collected by 204% since 2011.

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2014

Plans underway for scrap metal recycling plant in Sioux Falls, SD

Area firm TJN Enterprises will construct the facility for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials on a 20-acre site.

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2014

To boost recycling, Houston wants "One Bin For All"

The program would eliminate the need for households to separate recyclables from regular trash—but will it work? 

By Nicole Wrona • March 21, 2014