Recycling Articles
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Mecosta County Board of Commissioners Approved Multi-County Recycling Plan
The counties involved in the deal are Mecosta, Isabella, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Midland, Ogemaw, and Osceola.
Brandt adds dealer locations in Midwest
McCoy Construction & Forestry, with 25 locations, will now carry the Brandt material handler product line.
Glass recycling program in eastern Pennsylvania made permanent
The Pennsylvania Resources Council made the decision after a successful three-month trial.
Waste company lands £144m contract for city
The £18m a year contract includes providing alternate bi-weekly collections for waste and recycling, alongside the management of two recycling centres.IAI initiative makes UBC recycling recommendations
The International Aluminium Institute’s Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance recommends deposit-return systems as one way to increase the global recycling rate.Thermore develops sustainable garment insulation
The company’s Invisiloft product is made with fibers from postconsumer PET bottles.
CleanHub to expand environmental impact
At the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting, the startup said it plans to establish 10 new plastic scrap collection hubs across several countries affected by ocean pollution.
City of Savannah suspends recycling services
Officials say the City has secured a contractor for debris removal operations which will begin this week.Republic Services Subsidiary Sued over Acceptance of Hazardous Waste
The Wayne Disposal landfill site currently operates on an expired permit.Eureka Recycling Plant Secured $10 Million Loan to Upgrade Equipment, Boost Sustainability
The financing will ensure that the facility installs a new scale in place of the old one, which has degraded due to frequent use.
URT, Hanil Eco Solutions partner to achieve Basel compliance
The companies are joining forces with the intention of enhancing recycling processes and create sustainable supply chain management, among other objectives.Northern California city considers banning new recycling centers from opening
The city says they've received neighborhood complaints about trash, loitering and abandoned shopping carts.Pitkin County Launches New Program to Pave Colorado Roads with Asphalt Made from Recycled Plastic
The asphalt, made with the diverted plastic film, will be used to pave roads throughout Colorado, reducing the need for raw materials and helping to close the loop on plastic waste.California is One Step Closer to Tackling Fashion Waste
The fashion industry is the fastest growing waste stream in the US, and according to the EPA, only 15% of textiles are actually recycled.Battery Recycling Projects Secured Substantial DOE Funding
It should be noted that the initial round of DOE funding had offered $1.82 billion for 14 projects.Orange County Hazardous Waste Collection Event Touted as Huge Success
The noteworthy rise in the participation rate demonstrates the community's strong commitment to environmental safety and public health.