Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years
Research from the University of Plymouth that examined plastic-based products in UK environments found they remained usable long after expected.Continue Reading→
Colleges engage in RecycleMania’s ‘War on Plastic Pollution’
U.S. campuses recycle, compost 69.5 million pounds of waste, reduce 300 million single-use plastic bottles in 2019 national competition.Continue Reading→
What recycling end market development looks like in 2019
What was once a public sector-driven effort has more private interest. Now, industry professionals say, there are more players on the field and they’re better at working together.Continue Reading→
WasteExpo 2019: Exploring the connection between mixed paper and OCC
Bill Moore of Moore & Associates explores the relationship between pricing for mixed paper and OCC.Continue Reading→
Recyclers request government mandates for recycled plastic content in bags
More than a dozen signatories are asking for recycled content legislation or procurement policies in Canada, amid initial estimates that 300,000 tons of plastic bags were disposed in North America last year due to lack of end markets.Continue Reading→
Why recycling should be accessible to every American
Recyclops CEO Ryan Smith discusses how global commodity restrictions revealed inequities in the U.S. and what it will take to expand rural access.Continue Reading→
Recycled paper cups tested for use in magazine production
Stora Enso tests use of recycled paper cups in magazine paper production.Continue Reading→
Rhode Island restarts Let’s Recycle RIght! Campaign
The relaunched recycling education campaign will feature radio, online and social media ads.Continue Reading→
Recycling Partnership opens 2019 grants
The partnership made several changes to its 2019 grant requirements.Continue Reading→
CalRecycle awards grants to boost plastic, glass recycling efforts
State agency awards more than $11 million to five companies.Continue Reading→
