Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2017Petcore Europe, a Brussels based association representing the complete PET value chain in Europe, welcomed eight new members in 2017: Hordijk Verpakkingen, Sukano, Pellenc...
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Recology hits a sustainability target three years early
Comstock advances first-of-its-kind solar recycling plant
EGLE awards $3.87 million supporting renewable energy projects
Ninety percent of wind turbine mass can be recycled
Recycled wind turbine blade material used to build retaining wall in Des Moines
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The Battery Network joins SWANA as a corporate partner to advance safe battery collection
ABAT reports record breaking profits
UK recycling centers face more than 10 battery fires a week
New York DEC awards electric vehicle transition grants
Nevada Tech Hub and Redwood Materials expands access to lithium battery recycling in Nevada
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Key recycling bills advance to House of Representatives
DOE funded projects target more efficient cardboard recycling
ReMA issues new guidance to help recycling operations prevent and manage fire risk
Miami-Dade County’s recycling contamination rates drop to lowest level in years
Two workers killed in fire and explosion at recycling center
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BHS partners with Napa Recycling and City of Napa for renewable natural gas facility
Google purchases carbon removal credits generated by organic waste processing
Over 12,000 tons of organic material diverted from landfills in California
Sustainable composting facilities grow
The evolution of innovative municipal composting program initiatives
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ALLIANCE declares first-ever design for recyclability guidance for poly coated paper
AF&PA releases paper reports
California SB 343 Update recognizes carton recyclability
Recycling access reaches 20 percent of U.S. population for paper cups
International Paper to build new packaging plant in Mississippi
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Liberty Tire Recycling strengthens recycling efforts with acquisitions
USTMA predicts lower 2026 tire shipments
Liberty Tire Recycling strengthens recycling efforts with acquisitions
USTMA supports advancing tire technologies through Section 114 of the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
ATS to help Gilead Dynamics scale mobile tire recycling
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New Oregon recycling program diverts over 130,000 mattresses from landfills
Partnership to transform Providence materials collection system
SWANA and EREF sign MOU to advance education in waste management
EPA selects Kansas City to receive a $5 million solid waste infrastructure grant
Report highlights valuable impacts of mattress recycling
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Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2017Recycling cart manufacturer MODRoto, Madison, Indiana, has named Mike Ernst regional sales manager. Covering the Southeast territory of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South...
Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2017Solegear Bioplastic Technologies Inc. and Braskem, a producer of biopolymers, entered into a three year partnership in which Solegear will utilize Braskem’s I’m green™...
Plastics Recycling
Published in May 2017Actions that bottled water companies continue to take to reduce their environmental footprint were highlighted on Earth Day, according to the International Bottled Water...
Plastics Recycling
Published in April 2017Plastic recycler CarbonLITE has engaged C1S Group as the primary contractor for the construction of its new North Texas recycling facility. C1S Group, a...
Plastics Recycling
Published in March 2017The Flexible Film Recycling Group (FFRG) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined Connecticut public officials to launch a new campaign to increase recycling...
Plastics Recycling
Published in March 2017Unifi, Inc. can now produce its post-consumer recycled PET plastic flake for use in the manufacturing of food contact articles, after receiving its Letter...
Plastics Recycling
Published in February 2017After months of working in a good faith consultation process with the Ontario government on its plans to introduce new regulations on water taking...
Plastics Recycling
Published in January 2017by MAURA KELLER Here’s one thing we know: The paper and plastic recycling industries are in a constant state of flux. In a recent...
Plastics Recycling
Published in January 2017The Carolinas Plastics Recycling Council (CPRC) and the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) released a jointly produced “Your Bottles Means Jobs (YBMJ)”...