“One of the truths of the recycling industry is that recyclers are constantly innovating,” says Robin Wiener, president of the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). And yet, she says, one of the biggest challenges facing recyclers in the United States — and around the world — is a fundamentalRead More →
The state-of-the-art center at the former Rolls-Royce site in Pallion will officially open its doors on Tuesday 1 February. With solar panels, rainwater harvesting and energy efficient lighting, the new facility is much more energy efficient than the current site and will contribute to the city’s low carbon ambitions. ItRead More →
New York-based investment company Closed loop partners launched the Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund, a circular economy program to develop recycling systems in underserved US communities. Funding for the launch of the project on January 20, 2022 is a $35 million investment from PepsiCo Beverages North America. Closed Loop PartnersRead More →
BY MONICA GARCIA The Columbus Telegram For those who recycle in Columbus, there are a few options. There are the new collection and curbside collection bins for various items throughout the city. The downside to these containers is the contamination of the items that occurs. Contamination would be considered anythingRead More →
CLARK COUNTY – The Clark County Recycling District Green Scholarship application came easily for Evelyn Minton of Clarksville. She created a TikTok video on recycling items she already had at home, adding facts as to why it’s so important. “We have always recycled in my home, as far back asRead More →
The presents have been opened and the turkey eaten, next comes the big cleanup. If your trash cans usually overflow during the holiday season, here’s when you can take a walk to the peak at Christmas. In addition to being “the most beautiful time of the year”, Christmas is alsoRead More →
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – The CRV recycling effort in California is in trouble and consumers are feeling ripped off. “It’s written right there,” a consumer told Michael Finney of 7 On Your Side. “‘California cash refund’, but I won’t get any money back.” Here’s another frustrated consumer: “If they’re notRead More →
Even with the minimum of $ 36.73 per tonne received for the nine products on average in September 2019, that amount was still more profitable than landfill, Morris said. “We kept the materials out of the landfill, we got the highest possible value, we allowed everyone to work, we madeRead More →
It might sound a little Scrooge to talk about getting rid of the Christmas tree before the event ends, but it can help knowing what to do before the 12th night. Most councils have a facility to collect and recycle real Christmas trees, although this varies from good door-to-door collectionRead More →
Mark North demonstrates the type of syrofoam foam that the Menard Correctional Center recycling program looks for by standing inside a collection trailer now located in front of the Monroe County Health Department at 1315 Jamie Lane, Waterloo. Between the Black Friday sales and the big gifts, families find themselvesRead More →
The recent decision by the Telangana Forest Department to open the Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR), one of the country’s largest tiger reserves, for ecotourism is proving to be a success, with authorities saying Daily slots for the tour package are sold out until mid-January 2022. Telangana’s two tiger reserves –Read More →
A special food drive will benefit two organizations in Salina. The City of Salina Drive-Thru Recycling Center will be holding a ‘Generosity and Recycling Food Drive’ to benefit the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank and Salina Animal Services. This free event takes place this Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m.Read More →
Click to enlarge Photo courtesy of Randy Scott Hambro Recycling Center in Crescent City. It looks like Humboldt County residents will have to wait a bit longer to recycle their CRV containers closer to home. Hambro Recycling‘s minor use permit to operate in the town of Arcata is recommended forRead More →
HAVERHILL – The city will use a $ 49,000 state dividend recycling program grant to launch a pilot program in which organic waste such as food will be made into compost or converted to energy. Gunther Wellenstein, the city’s solid waste manager, said about 25% of residential waste is organicRead More →
Nelsonville – On National Recycling Day, the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District announced the 2021 Recycling Heroes who have served their communities to recycle more in the region. According to a press release, the district is also urging citizens to take the “Recycling Commitment 2021” to demonstrate their commitment to recyclingRead More →
A recycling program sponsored by the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has the potential to be beneficial not only for the environment, but also for the bottom line of both agencies. A baler, purchased by the Parish Police Jury, is currently crushing waste cardboard into balesRead More →
Widespread flooding and road closures across the province have created transportation, storage and processing challenges for Recycle BC Keep your glass jars and bottles – they will not be part of curbside pickups or in deposit until further notice. Widespread flooding and road closures across the province have created transportation,Read More →
THE flash floods in Johor Baru last month should remind us of the importance of proper solid waste disposal. “The flooding is the result of our own actions and it will only get worse if we continue to ignore the environment,” said Hafizul Syarafi Mohd Noor, coordinator of SK TamanRead More →
