Command Packaging opens agro-plastics recycling plant in Calif.

The sustainable bag manufacturer announced the opening of an agricultural plastics recycling facility in Salinas, California.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 9, 2013

Sims Recycling expands data shredding services

Sims Recycling Solutions will introduce a mobile shredding service in the Washington D.C. area with the ability to destroy 1,200 hard drives per day.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 8, 2013

Aveda, G2 Revolution launch packaging recycling program

Aveda, a skincare and beauty company, has joined G2 Revolution to offer recycling solutions for packaging that doesn't normally get picked up. 

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 7, 2013

Pro sports teams take on EPA 'Food Recovery Challenge'

Many nationwide sports organizations are participating in an EPA program designed to eliminate waste by providing leftover food from stadiums to the hungry.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 6, 2013

Residential composting pilot hits Boston, Mass.

Farmers markets in the Boston area will serve as drop-off locations for residential food waste during an experimental program to promote organic composting.

By Nicole Wrona • Aug. 5, 2013

Calif. landfill begins to recycle agricultural waste

The Yolo County Central Landfill will accept plastic farm waste which will be recycled by Encore Farming Solutions to reduce costs to local farmers.

By Nicole Wrona • July 31, 2013

Colonial Heights, Va. achieves 61% growth in recycling

By giving the community a rewards incentive and changing the sizes of trash and recycling containers, one Virginia city was able to save $250,000 and double its recycling rate.

By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2013

'Recycle Everything' campaign launches across NYC

With the introduction of the new "Recycle Everything" campaign, New York City's Mayor Bloomberg looks to double the city's recycling rate to 30% by 2017. 

By Nicole Wrona • July 30, 2013

Efficiency Vermont's program encourages refrigerator recycling

A non-profit energy efficiency group is promoting the recycling of large appliances by offering residents special incentives to participants.

By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2013

Novelis, Atlanta Falcons tackle recycling in 'Rise Up & Recycle' campaign

The Atlanta-based recycling giant Novelis partners with the pro-football team to encourage sports fans to support green initiatives.

By Nicole Wrona • July 29, 2013

Report: Retailer e-waste recycling programs lacking

Electronics recycling programs, implemented by retailers, need to be improved in order to provide consumers with viable e-waste solutions.

By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2013

NYC enacts stricter recycling theft legislation

New York City council passed a new law cracking down on recycling thieves.

By Nicole Wrona • July 25, 2013

$72K annual loss forces changes at Conn. recycling facility

A unanimously-approved update to Ridgefield, Conn.'s town recycling center is set to position the plant from operating at a loss to turning a small profit.

By Nicole Wrona • July 24, 2013

Recycling plant ravaged by fire in Syracuse, N.Y.

A huge fire is burning uncontrollably at a recycling plant in East Syracuse.

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2013

NYC receives technologically advanced recycling bins

Pratt Industries awarded a grant to the city of New York that enabled the city to purchase solar-powered smart bins.

By Nicole Wrona • July 23, 2013

Budget constraints cause 3-year delay for Pittsburgh recycling program

Pittsburgh received 130 recycling bins in 2010 in order to expand city-wide recycling practices, yet lack of funds halted those efforts until recently.

By Nicole Wrona • July 22, 2013

Explosion at Arkansas plastics recycler ends in tragedy

An employee was killed at Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, a facility that handles combustible raw materials.

By Nicole Wrona • July 19, 2013

Report: N.Y. e-waste laws successful, but NYC lags behind

A report issued by the Product Stewardship Institute shows that New York has produced results due to their progressive e-waste laws, but faces more challenges that need to be addressed.

By Nicole Wrona • July 16, 2013

Almost 400 tons of recyclables collected by Chico State students

During the school year, the Associated Students recycling program at Chico State collected 756,113 pounds of recycling on campus.

By Nicole Wrona • July 15, 2013

New $21M materials recovery plant for Albuquerque, N.M.

The 90,000 square foot single-stream materials recovery facility is operated by Friedman Recycling Cos.

By Nicole Wrona • July 12, 2013

Moline, Ill. recycling facility issued 19 violations, facing $64,680 fine

OSHA hit Midland Davis Corp. with a string of safety violations, with the possibility of hefty fines, stemming from an April inspection at the facility.

By Nicole Wrona • July 10, 2013

Office Depot launches in-store e-waste recycling

The office supplies retailer began offering consumers points for recycling ink and toner cartridges on July 1.

By Nicole Wrona • July 9, 2013

Three counties expand plastics recycling in Wis.

Counties in Wisconsin will accept more plastic recyclables pending an increase in staff at a local recycling facility.

By Nicole Wrona • July 8, 2013

Mont. county weighing cost of subsidized recycling

Officials in Flathead County are discussing eliminating the recycling collection due to a proposed increase in costs.

By Nicole Wrona • July 8, 2013

Dem-Con, Liberty Paper to build material recovery facility in Minn.

Dem-Con and Liberty Paper entered into a joint venture and will construct a plant to provide services for haulers and recyclers in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area.

By Nicole Wrona • July 2, 2013