President Trump announces 25 percent tariff on $200B of Chinese imports
The announcement came hours after trade talks in Washington stalled between the two nations.Continue Reading→
Dow looks to double reach of EnergyBag effort
The post Dow looks to double reach of EnergyBag effort appeared first on Resource Recycling News. An initiative that collects hard-to-recycle packaging from the curb in several cities could be extended to another 100,000 households by the end of this year, a plastics executive said. The Hefty EnergyBag program was launched
How to help West Coast cities? Target contamination
The post How to help West Coast cities? Target contamination appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Local recycling programs develop differently, and effectively providing support involves meeting municipalities where they’re at. The Recycling Partnership is employing that mantra to boost the viability of materials recovery in California, Oregon and Washington. The
Recycled plastic draws focus in California
The post Recycled plastic draws focus in California appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Legislation requiring 100 percent post-consumer plastic in beverage containers is gaining traction in California. Meanwhile, recently released data shows recycled plastic usage remains relatively low in the state’s bottling industry. Under Assembly Bill 792, beverage containers would
Hauler struggles persist into 2019
The post Hauler struggles persist into 2019 appeared first on Resource Recycling News. The post Hauler struggles persist into 2019 appeared first on Resource Recycling News.Continue Reading→
Advanced Disposal Tight-lipped Through WM Acquisition, Sees Revenue Growth for Q1 2019
In light of the pending Waste Management transaction, Advanced Disposal Services said it has elected to cease conducting quarterly earnings conference calls.Continue Reading→
Decrease Recycling Contamination?
At the June 11th Market Development Workshop in Alb., NM, Kurt Fenstermacher from the City of El Paso will discuss a cart-tagging and educational program that saw a 15% decrease in contamination within 8 wks. Register now to find out how they did it.
Legal Battle Over Trash Ensues Between Canada and the Philippines
A 2016 legal ruling could mean Canada would have to reclaim the privately-owned, unsorted waste shipped to Manila.Continue Reading→
Companies Join Consortium to Support Plastics Recycling Technology
Global players team up to boost recyclability of PET plastic products and help make a circular plastic economy an industrial reality.Continue Reading→
Massachusetts grant targets waste reduction projects
MassDEP announces new reduce, reuse, repair micro-grant for municipalities, waste management companies.Continue Reading→
