Maui County, HI Reopens Applications for Newly Expanded Green Grants Program

Maui County, HI Reopens Applications for Newly Expanded Green Grants Program

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reopening applications for its Fiscal Year 2025 Green Grants Program to support sustainability projects in Maui County. This expansion follows […] 

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International Battery Metals Commences Operations of World’s First Commercial Modular Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) Plant and First Commercial DLE Plant in North America

International Battery Metals Ltd. announced it has commenced operations of its commercial proprietary modular direct lithium extraction (DLE) plant in Utah – an industry landmark representing the first lithium produced […] 

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Sleeping on waste: How to recycle a mattress in Australia so that it doesn’t end up in landfill (or on the street) | Maddie Thomas

It is possible to give your mattress a second life. Here are some handy tipsChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at [email protected] 1.8m mattresses are thrown out… 

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AI enhanced in-mold monitoring improves part quality for products with recycled plastics

Recent and upcoming European legislation and directives as for WEEE and automotive components are guiding the polymer industry towards circular economy and a higher degree of usage of recycled polymers. While recyclers are improving with technologies to separate plastic waste and to develop new compounds out of PIR (post-industrial recycling) and PCR (post consumer recycling) materials, the processing industry has… 

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New vice-chairman for VinylPlus

Carsten Heuer joined REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG. in 2017, where he is also a member of the Executive Board. Before joining REHAU Industries, he was Managing Director at Schollglas Holding and Executive Senior Vice-President at Schüco International KG. Carsten Heuer joined the VinylPlus Steering Board in 2023. Carsten Heuer succeeds Myriam Tryjefaczka, Tarkett, in the role. The VinylPlus… 

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Ohio Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program Continues to Thrive

The Ohio Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program is continuing its mission of collecting plastic before it reaches a landfill by helping secure two new grants for its partners. So far […] 

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EPA Grants Petition on Three PFAS Found in Fluorinated Plastic Containers

The EPA granted a petition from the Center for Environmental Health, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, Alaska Community Action on Toxics, Clean Cape Fear, Clean Water Action, Delaware Riverkeeper and Merrimack […] 

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Peterbilt Delivers Model 520EVs to Waste Connections of New York

Peterbilt announces the delivery of two Model 520EVs to Waste Connections of New York, Inc., a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in New York City. The vehicles […] 

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U.S. Plastics Pact Appoints Jonathan Quinn as New CEO, Championing a Renewed Vision for a Plastics Circular Economy

The U.S. Plastics Pact announce the appointment of Jonathan Quinn as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. This strategic leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. Plastics […] 

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SENNEBOGEN Names Envimat, Alta and TEC as Top Dealers

As the SENNEBOGEN Dealer of the Year for two years running, Vinicius Casselli, Director of Envimat, the SENNEBOGEN dealer in Brazil, his plan was to make Envimat the top dealer. […] 

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Deschutes County, OR Moving Forward in Process to Find a Future Landfill Location

The Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to select “Moon Pit” as the preferred location for the County’s next landfill and authorized County staff to move forward with […] 

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CDRA’s 10th Shingle Recycling Forum Set for Oct. 29-30 in Louisville, KY

The 10th Shingle Recycling Forum will be held October 29-30, 2024, at the Omni Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Hosted by the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA), the premier industry […] 

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