Here are the key findings: Plastics contribute 3.4% (1.8 billion tonnes) of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions every year — more than either the Aviation (1.9%) and Shipping (1.7%) industries 93% of plastics are made with fossil fuels — 14% of all extracted oil goes towards it 60% of plastic emissions come from its production, 29% from distribution, 11% from…
The central body of Austrian DRS, EWP Recycling Pfand Österreich gGmbH, has chosen Sensoneo in the public tender to deploy the IT solution, which will serve as the central infrastructure for the entire DRS system. Currently, only 70% of single-use beverage packaging is being collected in Austria for recycling purposes. The main goal of the country is to reach 80%…
Out-of-state trash tonnage at Bethlehem Landfill is down about 10% from the previous quarter, dump officials said at the quarterly Landfill Committee meeting in Lower Saucon. Monthly reports show 15,800 […]
The City of Alpharetta has been recertified as a Gold Level Green Community by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The ARC Green Communities Program helps local governments implement measures that […]
Study finds rising risk of lithium-ion fires The National Waste and Recycling Association estimates that more than 5,000 fires occur annually at recycling facilities, and it recently warned many were likely linked to lithium-ion batteries. “Increasingly, these facilities experience catastrophic fires due to lithium-ion batteries erroneously placed … Continue Reading→…
Ottawa grocers, other partners plan reusable packaging pilot Major grocery retailers and other foodservice businesses in Ottawa, Ontario will start selling foods in reusable, returnable containers later this year through a first-of-its-kind pilot program to help reduce single-use plastic packaging, according to a press release from the pilot’s … Continue…
EPR, bans and repeals: Bills introduced in 2024 legislatures The 2024 legislative season is already picking up speed, with more than 60 bills filed on recycling across the nation. Continue Reading→ The post EPR, bans and repeals: Bills introduced in 2024 legislatures appeared first on Resource Recycling News.
Recycled paper mill closes its doors in Vermont Putney Paper, a Northeast U.S. mill that took in post-consumer recovered fiber and converted it into recycled tissue, napkins and towels, closed its doors last week, with company leadership citing rising energy costs contributing to the closure. Continue Reading→ The post Recycled…
Measuring Impact This article appeared in the November 2023 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. Although there is always an element of change in the electronics industry, one trend that has seemingly taken on a life … Continue Reading→ The post Measuring Impact appeared…
The evolution of automation This article appeared in the November 2023 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. To most people, the prospect of robots sorting through trash or recyclables sounds like the plot of Pixar’s animated film “Wall-E,” … Continue Reading→ The post The…
News from Oakland, California, Reloop North America and more U.S. container manufacturer Arglass, which operates a 110,000-short-tons-per-year bottle plant in Valdosta, Georgia that uses some recycled feedstock, announced Ron Holmes will serve as vice president of sales, marketing and sustainability. The ECO Waste Tracker, announced Jan. 17, allows companies ……
From buying nothing new to limiting yourself to five purchases a year, fashion challenge adherents share their methods for reducing consumptionTo combat global heating, people in wealthy countries need to stop buying so many clothes. Australians buy more cheap fashion than any other wealthy nation, according to the Berlin-based thinktank…
