San Diego approves new recycling contracts, keeps foam recycling
The San Diego Environmental Services Department reversed an initial recommendation to cut EPS foam from the city’s curbside program earlier this week ahead of a broader vote on new recycling contracts.Continue Reading→
Cleveland Scrutinized for Dismal Recycling Practices
A FOX 8 Cleveland investigative news team is investigating why the city hasn’t cracked down on residents using their recycling bins improperly.Continue Reading→
Michigan Launches Campaign to Boost Recycling Rate
The state has set a goal of doubling its recycling rate to 30 percent by 2025.Continue Reading→
Cleveland’s recyclables sent to landfills
Eighty-five to 90 percent of Cleveland’s recyclables are mixed in with waste.Continue Reading→
Oregon communities reach agreement with Waste Connections to revive recycling
The deal, which comes with a rate increase and the elimination of mixed plastics, was struck by some of the last areas still receiving state approval to dispose of commingled recyclables.Continue Reading→
Orlando, Fla., Firm Launches Zero Waste Program
MSW is implementing Zero Waste Boxes in its work vans to make it convenient for field operations staff to recycle materials that are otherwise not recyclable.Continue Reading→
Michigan unveils statewide recycling education campaign
Michigan’s Know It Before You Throw It campaign aims to double the state’s recycling rate to 30 percent by 2025.Continue Reading→
Not much light at end of mixed-paper tunnel
The post Not much light at end of mixed-paper tunnel appeared first on Resource Recycling News. North America’s residential mixed-paper prices are deep in the negative numbers in some areas. That pain will likely persist for some time, one analyst predicts. “It’s going to be many years before we get back
Lexington, Ky., Announces Plan to Fix Citywide Recycling Problems
The city hired Resource Recycling Systems to help Lexington overhaul its recycling program.Continue Reading→
U.K. Food Businesses Pledge to Halve Food Waste by 2030
The pledge falls in line with England’s goal of eliminating food waste to landfill by 2030.Continue Reading→
