Recycling sector grapples with plastic realities
The post Recycling sector grapples with plastic realities appeared first on Resource Recycling News. Should some types of single-use plastic be banned? Or is infrastructure improvement a better answer to current plastic waste concerns? A varied group of industry leaders tackled those questions last week. A panel on Aug. 28 at
The Recycling Partnership Launches Online Recycling Tool
DIYSigns is a free online resource that aims to help educate people on what to place in their recycling bins.Continue Reading→
Eugene, Ore., to Begin Curbside Composting Services
The city advises that residents throw food scraps into their yard debris bin loose rather than in bags.Continue Reading→
Collaboration Needed to Mitigate Plastic Waste in Utah
The Utah Recycling Alliance points to measures taken in other states that could help shift the public’s thinking of single-use plastics.Continue Reading→
California Governor Signs Dual Stream Recycling Bill into Law
AB 815 encourages local governments to increase curbside separation in their recycling programs to reduce contamination in the recycling stream.Continue Reading→
Prattville, Alabama, rolls out new recycling program
City enters into contract with RePower South, targets mixed paper and cardboard recycling.Continue Reading→
California recycling legislation fails to advance in 2019
Two bills aimed at reducing plastic waste will be tabled until the state’s next legislative session.Continue Reading→
Aluminum can recycling rate increases after down year
The post Aluminum can recycling rate increases after down year appeared first on Resource Recycling News. The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum cans sits just below 50%, according to an industry group. The consumer recycling rate for used beverage cans (UBCs) was calculated at 49.8% in 2018, up from 45.1% in
Michigan legislation aims to expand recycling in the state
An executive directive aims to improve municipal recycling efforts at the state’s government agencies.Continue Reading→
What’s the next recycling boom market? ISRI roundtable weighs in
With China’s import volumes continuing to shrink, the overall scrap industry is looking for new destinations. Domestic markets are on the table, but other countries also are being explored.Continue Reading→
