In Vermont, Battery Recycling is Now mandatory, and Expanded Programs are on the Way

In Vermont, Battery Recycling is Now mandatory, and Expanded Programs are on the Way

Ten years ago, Vermont became the first state to require manufacturers to fund the recycling of single-use batteries. While larger batteries, particularly the lead-acid batteries used in cars, have had […] 

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Colorado’s New Waste-Labeling Law Deputizes You as a Compost Cop

On July 1, a new Colorado law took effect to address the problem by setting “truth-in-labeling” standards for compostable products. Kelly Leviker, an anti-plastics advocate for the Colorado Public Interest […] 

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Sourgum Waste to Double Service Area in 2024

Sourgum Waste, a rapidly growing disruptor in the waste and recycling industry, announces its significant expansion into 12 new states in 2024. This strategic move will effectively double the company’s […] 

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Reflecting on The Success of 2024 E-Waste World, Battery Recycling and Metal Recycling Conference & Expo Series: Securing Future Supply Chains At Scale

The critical conversation about today’s e-waste, battery, metal, and CRM recycling and recovery efforts transformed the Messe Frankfurt into a hub of innovation and collaboration. Over 3,000 unique participants traveled […] 

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Coffee Cups Are Now Accepted for Recycling in Toronto, ON

If you’re in Toronto, you can now toss your disposable coffee cups and fountain drink cups in the blue bin, thanks to a new pilot that launched. This comes after years […] 

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University at Buffalo’s New York State Center for Plastics Recycling Research and Innovation Hosts First New York State Microplastics Summit

Leaders in microplastics research and relevant stakeholders from across New York state recently gathered for the Microplastics Summit hosted by the New York State Center for Plastics Recycling Research and […] 

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How Thinking Strategically About Sustainability Is a Competitive Differentiator

It is more than being “green”, there is an opportunity to create business value with sustainable practices. By Geoff Aardsma As the industry continues to evolve, there is a significant […] 

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Electrochemical Oxidation: Understanding the Pathways and Practicalities of PFAS Destruction

In an era marked by stringent regulatory frameworks and escalating PFAS contamination, the need for effective remediation methods is paramount. Electrochemical oxidation stands at the forefront, offering a blend of […] 

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Reduce material losses in glass recycling

Its portfolio also includes the production and marketing of foam glass gravel and Revitro (decorative glass). Reiling relies on its own expertise and state-of-the-art recycling processes and technologies to process the various recyclable materials. The family-run company operates at 13 German and six European locations. At its glass recycling sites in Germany, Denmark, and Poland, the Reiling Group processes a… 

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Colorado Building Regional Collaborative to Create Circular Economies

Circular Economy Development Center (CEDC) Director Laurie Johnson left the New Mexico Recycling Coalition meeting in June feeling inspired. The meeting of recycling professionals was focused on creating pathways toward […] 

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The plastic effect: Recycling firms double down on outreach after skeptical headlines

The plastic effect: Recycling firms double down on outreach after skeptical headlines This article appeared in the June 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. The West Coast MRF operator Recology, which runs a major facility on San Francisco’s Pier 96 called Recycle Central, has seen… 

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Recycling’s political paradoxes

Recycling’s political paradoxes This article appeared in the June 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. As the Republican-majority Iowa Senate neared a final vote on controversial changes to Iowa’s beverage container deposit program, including one allowing most grocery … Continue Reading→ The post Recycling’s political… 

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