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Convertus to Build New State-of-the-Art Waste Processing Facility
Convertus to Build New State-of-the-Art Waste Processing Facility
The organic waste processing facility will employ advanced anaerobic digestion and in-vessel composting technology.
AMP Partners with Virginia Waste Company on New Portsmouth Facility
AMP Partners with Virginia Waste Company on New Portsmouth Facility
The AI-powered technology has the capability of separating bagged trash into mixed recyclables, organics and residue streams.
County to close recycling center at end of June
County to close recycling center at end of June
The Campbell County Amalgamated Recycling Enterprise, or CARE, facility has operated on Westover Road since 2016.
North Little Rock residents frustrated as recycling piles up
North Little Rock residents frustrated as recycling piles up
Some homeowners and renters in North Little Rock are sharing their frustrations after they have had to wait longer than usual for their recycling to be picked up.
Borealis to make recycled-content polyolefins in Belgium
Borealis to make recycled-content polyolefins in Belgium
Austria-based company says it will set up a demonstration recycled-content polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium.
Wales second in the world for recycling rates
Wales second in the world for recycling rates
Wales is listed just behind Austria in the global rankings, with both countries managing to recycle 59% of their waste.
City program finds Jacksonville residents doing a good job of recycling the right items
City program finds Jacksonville residents doing a good job of recycling the right items
Results of inspections of many recycling bins in Jacksonville show a 23% improvement in the way people recycle.
Daisy recycling robot now smashes iPhones for speed
Daisy recycling robot now smashes iPhones for speed
Later versions of Liam got that down to 11 seconds, and according to TechCrunch, Daisy now strips an iPhone in 18 seconds.
WM Announced Plans to Acquire Stericycle
WM Announced Plans to Acquire Stericycle
The deal is expected to close by Q4 this year, subject to satisfaction of necessary regulatory approvals and approval by Stericycle shareholders.
Waste Robotics: AI Techniques to Optimize Sorting Processes
Waste Robotics: AI Techniques to Optimize Sorting Processes
Also, the partnership aims to boost industry sustainability.
Improper disposal of batteries caused 3 fires in one month at the Santa Rosa Recology facility
Improper disposal of batteries caused 3 fires in one month at the Santa Rosa Recology facility
All three, including one that destroyed nearly half a million dollars worth of equipment, were later linked to household batteries or battery packs that were improperly tossed into recycling bins instead of being disposed of…
Nickel trading recovers from 2022 scare
Nickel trading recovers from 2022 scare
Stainless scrap would continue to experience ‘very strong demand’ in the USA and Europe whereas emerging markets would rely more on other raw materials.
Final bulk carrier ship arrives to remove remaining scrap metal from Bellingham waterfront
Final bulk carrier ship arrives to remove remaining scrap metal from Bellingham waterfront
The ship can carry 34,000 metric tons of material, which is more than the capacity of the last carrier at 27,500 metric tons, according to Sweeney.
Hydro offers US facility environmental data
Hydro offers US facility environmental data
Aluminum producer’s extrusions business unit releases environmental product declarations tied to its 22 North American locations
American Beverage selects McKinney, Texas, for recycling grant
American Beverage selects McKinney, Texas, for recycling grant
Soft drink association awards McKinney, Texas, with grant for curbside recycling equipment worth nearly $1 million.
New options for recycling televisions, electronics
New options for recycling televisions, electronics
The Goodwill program, made possible through efforts of the Pennsylvania Recycling Market Center, began when Recycling Markets Center industry experts mapped Goodwill processes and operations.
Egypt and Brazil look to enter the ship recycling sector
Egypt and Brazil look to enter the ship recycling sector
The Egyptian site will cover some 155,000 sq m and will be capable of handling ships of up to 230 m in length.