Synagro opens $4.3M composting facility in Fla.

The bio-recycling center will divert organics from a nearby landfill and produce compost from the waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2014

Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman acquires assets in Albany, N.Y.

The scrap metal and recycling company finalized the purchase of Capital Scrap Metal Co.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2014

Neb. gives $2M in grants to recycling and litter reduction projects

The NDEQ gave 53 projects funding through its Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 14, 2014

St. Paul, Minn. passes organic waste ordinances for public events

The city is looking to collect organic waste and increase its recycling rate at public gatherings and festivals.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 14, 2014

Single-stream recycling reduces injuries, increases recycling rate in Minneapolis

The recycling rate has increased over the last year.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2014

High-tech textile recycling bins are coming to San Francisco

As part of its goal to achieve zero waste by 2020, the city is placing goBINS in 100 apartment buildings and condos.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2014

N.M. prisons launch sustainability programs

Innovative recycling efforts will increase sustainability while providing inmates with practical job skills. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 11, 2014

Agricultural recycling gets jump start in Franklin, Mass.

A $60,960 state grant will allow for the collection and recycling of certain materials used in farming. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 10, 2014

Sims recycling plant fire under investigation

Officials are investigating a suspected arson at a Sims recycling plant in Redwood City, California. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2014

Bees discovered recycling plastic bags

Bees have been using post-consumer plastics to construct hives, abandoning natural materials for polyurethane.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 5, 2014

Minn. recycling coalition slams bottle deposit plan

Minnesota is eyeing a drinking container redemption program, prompting opponents to speak out against potential drawbacks.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2014

College students across North America participate in 'RecycleMania'

Recyclemania is sweeping college campuses across the nation, encouraging students excited about collecting and recycling waste.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2014

Seahawks crush Broncos in recycling battle

The Scrap-It recycling center found a unique way to show pride for their home team.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 3, 2014

GMU's 'Green Game' raises recycling rate by 400%

A student sustainability group at George Mason University greatly increased the recycling rate at a sporting event.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 31, 2014

Thieves make easy profits at e-waste kiosks

Criminals are cashing in on the ecoATMs that are popping up across towns, and local officials are encouraging changes.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 31, 2014

ISRI forms new group to fight scrap metal theft

The group of law enforcement personnel will help curb recycling yard theft.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2014

Super Bowl XLVIII marked as greenest game in history

The league has done a variety of things to ensure that Super Bowl XLVIII is super green, including planting trees to offset carbon emissions and using biodiesel to power generators.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2014

Ore. recycling center mystery solved

Two human skulls found at the site were the property of a dead prospector.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 27, 2014

Upstate Shredding acquires Pa. recycling company

The Owego, New York-based metals recycler has increased its holdings to include Jack's Recycling.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 24, 2014

New Orleans' French Quarter reinstates curbside recycling

Progressive Waste closed a deal with the city to provide recycling collection services for the French Quarter and the Central Business District sections of New Orleans, Louisiana. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 23, 2014

NYC plans to double recycling rate by 2017

New York City lags behind other large cities in recycling, and is hoping its recycling rate will grow from 15% to 30% in the next three years.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 23, 2014

Casella takes charge of Vt.'s e-waste recycling program

A recycling company in Middlebury, Vermont, has placed its building for sale and will be leaving the state after a contract went awry. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 22, 2014

Ohio recycling center busts thieves

Thousands of dollars worth of equipment was brought to the recycling center by thieves, who allegedly stole the items from a nearby towing company. 

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 17, 2014

Report: Wis. recycles more than state requires

The Department of Natural Resources issued a report which illustrates that convenience goes in a long way to ensure materials are recycled.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 17, 2014

Sonoco Recycling acquires Reparco

The recycling and global packaging company purchased the export trading company for an undisclosed amount.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 16, 2014