Plastics Recycling
Published in April 2014SBC Recycling, headquartered in Centerburg, Ohio has entered into a collaborative recycling agreement with MRC Polymers of Romeoville, Illinois. SBC Recycling will utilize...
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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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Battery recycler secures license to sell recycled battery black mass
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
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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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A growing number of Americans urge SEC to preserve paper delivery
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
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EPR reshapes plastics and packaging recycling
Triton Group and TenCate partner to turn retired turf fields into railroad ties
Recycle BC and SK Recycles awarded for flexible plastics recycling innovation
California moves forward on plastic recycling rules despite greenwashing bill veto
Plastics machinery shipments mixed as investment grows
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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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Meridian Waste acquires Lafferty Disposal
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
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Plastics Recycling
Published in April 2014The recycling of rigid plastics excluding bottles rose to nearly 1.02 billion pounds in 2012, an increase of 10 percent over 2011 and triple...
Plastics Recycling
Published in April 2014Greenhouse made using recycled bottles, located at WW Knight Preserve in Wood County, Ohio.
Plastics Recycling
Published in March 2014In an effort to educate more consumers about the ease of recycling flexible plastic wraps, the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Flexible Film Recycling Group...
Plastics Recycling
Published in February 2014Proposed fee advances in Portland, Maine A Portland city council task force proposal would attach a $.10 “waste reduction fee” for each disposable shopping...
Plastics Recycling
Published in February 2014The Maryland Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) delivered 7,500 signed petitions to Gov. Martin O’Malley in support of a bottle bill. The bottle bill...
Plastics Recycling
Published in February 2014The California Court of Appeal has affirmed California’s cities’ right to ban single-use plastic bags. The court agreed to publish its unanimous decision to...
Plastics Recycling
Published in February 2014ECO Plastics has joined forces with the UK’s leading recycler, Viridor, disclosing a 12 month contract to help close the loop in soft drink...
Plastics Recycling
Published in February 2014by MARK HENRICKS New York City recently passed a law that will ban polystyrene food containers beginning 2015. With Chicago and other cities contemplating...