Report shows plastics recycling growing in Canada

A Canadian Plastics Industry Association report shows recycling rate for plastic packaging increased by 15 percent in 2010

By Sean Griffey • June 12, 2012

Company begins independently validating landfill diversion claims

UL Environment announced a new environmental claim validation service offerings designed to help corporations communicate and promote their landfill diversion programs. 

By Sean Griffey • June 12, 2012

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

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Shopping Mall Firm Sees Success with Recycling

Simon Property Group Inc., (SPG) a retail real estate company based in Indianapolis, has announced that 100 percent of its enclosed regional malls and properties now offer recycling services to merchants. The announcement comes after the company completed a 'Recycling Enhancement Plan' in 2011, ...

June 11, 2012

Fire hits Republic Services recycling facility

The Hazelwood, Missouri Fire Department fought a fire at the Republic Services a recycling center located in an industrial part of Hazelwood. Cause is said to be unknown.  

By Sean Griffey • June 11, 2012

ReCommunity invests $1.26 million for waste-to-energy research

Company is funding research at University of Massachusetts to develop microbes that digest household waste and turn it into fuel.  

By Sean Griffey • June 11, 2012

Minnesota hauler's offer to upgrade recycling service may cost them contract

A proposal from an incumbent hauler to dramatically upgrade recycling service has ended up with the firm at risk of losing its contract.

By Sean Griffey • June 10, 2012

How2Recycle labels look to simplify recycling for consumers

Newly designed How2Recycle labels include a series of bars identifying the component parts of a package and what recycling actions can be done with them.

By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012

Environmental benefit of biofuels is overestimated, new study reveals

Two scientists claim that calculations of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions from bioenergy production are neglecting crucial information that has led to the overestimation of the benefits of biofuels compared to fossil fuels.

By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012

Specto Alloys of MN receives $500k fine; Faces civil penalties of $600k

Company pleaded guilty to two counts of violating the federal false statements statute.

By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012

Waste Management now in Teamsters cross-hairs; members authorize strike in Puget Sound

Waste Management offers union members 4% annual raise and $2,000 to ratify new labor deal.  Teamsters Local 117 remain unimpressed.   

By Sean Griffey • June 8, 2012

Steel-strength plastics: Durable plastic may replace metals

Chemists have been working hard to develop a more biodegradable plastic to reduce pollution and protect the environment. Now a researcher has taken a different approach -- creating plastics as strong and durable as steel.

By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012

EPA Launches Waste-to-Energy Mapping Tool

Tool helps waste generators connect with waste-to-energy facilities.

By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012

Toronto bans plastic bags

Toronto has become the first major city in Canada to ban plastic shopping bags in a surprise city council vote that the mayor denounced as “ludicrous.”

By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012

Virginia Air Permit Restrictions May Force Recycler to Move

Abingdon, Virginia based MXI Environmental Services says compliance with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality would be too expensive without help from county officials to sustain local operations

By Sean Griffey • June 7, 2012

USA Recycling to Buy Oil Filter Recycler

Company signs letter of intent to purchase 51% of Lucas Lane, Inc.  

By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012

Canadian WTE Facility Price Tag Jumps

The estimated cost of an Ontario incinerator jumps $11 million but remains within approved budget.  Officials approve borrowing $113 million for share of construction costs

By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012

Clean World Partners & Atlas Disposal Break Ground on Organic Waste Center

When complete, the facility will be the country's largest commercial high-solids anaerobic digestion system.

By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012

San Francisco Rejects Trash Service Proposal

After vote, Recology retains exclusive rights to garbage and recycling services in the city.  

By Sean Griffey • June 6, 2012

Palm Beach County Accuses Another Hauler of Improperly Diverting Waste

Republic Services accused of improperly diverting 2,838 tons of trash from Palm Beach to recycling facility in nearby Boward County.  

By Sean Griffey • June 4, 2012

Waste Management Relocates Sustainability Services Headquarters

Waste Management has moved the group to the former home of Oakleaf Waste Management in Windsor, Connecticut.  As part of the move, Waste Management will add 180 jobs.

By Sean Griffey • June 1, 2012

Costco to Add Microsite Recycling Center to Parking Lot

Microsite recycling center will run on batteries and will include a movable stand-alone roll-off container.  

By Sean Griffey • June 1, 2012

More Layoffs Hit Cherokee County, Iowa Landfill

In an attempt to settle finances, the landfill has laid off 80% of its workers since April

By Sean Griffey • June 1, 2012

Group Says Waste-To-Energy Plant Could Save NYC $2 Billion

Non-profit group releases report urging city to embrace waste-to-energy as a solution to reduce both the cost of waste management and greenhouse gas emissions

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012

Recology and IBM Working to Make San Francisco First Zero Waste Company

Goal is to increase recycling to make San Francisco zero waste by 2020

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012

U.S. Loan for Huge Brazilian Landfill Gas Project Pays Dividends

A $48.6 million loan by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) supporting exports of equipment and services for the development of the Novo Gramacho biogas project in Brazil has generated 165 new jobs. The transaction is Ex-Im Bank's first financing for biogas reclama...

By Sean Griffey • May 31, 2012