Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020New Grant Program to Protect Marine & Inland WaterwaysMarinas and local governments across the US and Canada can stop litter from entering coastal and inland waterways and reduce marine debris thanks to a new grant program sponsored by Dart Container Corporation and UltraTech International, Inc. Dart will provide up to $100,000 in grants for the purchase and installation of UltraTech’s patented Ultra-Drain Guard […] Collection/Transfer — November 19, 2020
Leasing/Financing/Funding — November 19, 2020Li-Cycle Closes Series C Round of New Financing to Fund the Development of Commercial Hub in Rochester, NY and Drive International ExpansionLi-Cycle Corp. (Li-Cycle), North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling company, announced it has closed a Series C equity funding round to fund the development of its Rochester, New York Commercial Hub and to drive expansion into international markets. “Li-Cycle is at the forefront of perhaps the most important segment of the electric vehicle and battery supply […] Leasing/Financing/Funding — November 19, 2020
Coronavirus/COVID-19 — November 10, 2020COVID-19 Impacts on Global Waste InvestmentWhile the immediate effect of COVID-19 has led to the dislocation of waste collectors and operators, the true impact on investment and capacity will be seen in the medium to long term. Through detailed analysis of AcuComm’s global waste development data, Waste Investment Trends 2020: Assessing Global Performance in the Shadow of COVID-19 takes a […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — November 10, 2020
Leasing/Financing/Funding — November 10, 2020DS Smith Launches New Biodiversity FundingReinforcing its commitment to improve biodiversity in the communities in which it operates, DS Smith, a sustainable packaging leader, has today launched new funding available to partnerships and local charities across the U.S., where it has 15 manufacturing, paper and recycling facilities and employs more than 2,000 people. The DS Smith Charitable Foundation, which was […] Leasing/Financing/Funding — November 10, 2020
Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2020Sunnking Recycler Launches Free Donation Fundraiser in Central New York, Benefitting Camp Good DaysSunnking, an electronics recycling company with a facility in Whitesboro, NY, has expanded its “e-Scrap for Camp” donation program to Central New York. The announcement marks the first year the recycling program will be available to the region, and the first year it will be open to the general public. This year’s inaugural Utica fundraiser is open […] Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2020
Coronavirus/COVID-19 — November 1, 2020Republic Services Charitable Foundation Awards Second Round of Committed to Serve Grants to NeighborWorks America for Small Business RevitalizationThe Republic Services Charitable Foundation has awarded grants totaling $1 million to eight local affiliates of NeighborWorks America for revitalization projects benefiting small businesses that have suffered a downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are part of the Company’s previously announced $3 million Committed to Serve pledge to support locally owned businesses that are the […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — November 1, 2020
Leasing/Financing/Funding — October 31, 2020Equipment Finance: Eight Months into a Global PandemicSince the waste industry might be affected by the pandemic when securing financing for an equipment purchase, we want to ensure that you have all the information regarding the “new normal” credit process and understand the steps to now take to reduce the impact on your business. By Jim Peach The year 2020 and the […] Leasing/Financing/Funding — October 31, 2020
Government and Regulations — October 30, 2020Baker-Polito Administration Awards $3.2 Million to Support Recycling, Waste Reduction in MunicipalitiesThe Baker-Polito Administration announced $3.2 million in grant funding to 269 municipalities and regional solid waste districts through the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP). The grants will help communities across the Commonwealth maximize their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs. “Some of the most important environmental protection work happens every day in communities throughout Massachusetts […] Government and Regulations — October 30, 2020
Education — October 29, 2020EREF Awards Two Grants for Solid Waste ResearchThe Board of Directors of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) announces the award of 2 new research grants. The following projects have been funded in 2020: Non-Recyclable Plastics to Pavements Investigator: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Award Amount: $161,075 This research seeks to create high-value and high-volume products from plastic waste for bitumen (asphalt […] Education — October 29, 2020
Collection/Transfer — October 25, 2020EREF Awards Nine Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships for 2020The Board of Directors of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) announce the award of nine scholarships to Master’s and Doctoral students pursuing education and research in solid waste management. Congratulations to the 2020 EREF Scholars: Ryan Anderson Colorado State University, Ph.D. EREF Scholar 2020 Advancing a Novel Anaerobic Digestion Process for Producing Fatty […] Collection/Transfer — October 25, 2020
Collection/Transfer — October 21, 2020Indiana Department of Environmental Management Boosts State Recycling with $1 Million in GrantsThe Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP) awarded eight organizations with $1 million in grant funding to expand recycling efforts in Indiana. The eight award recipients are located across the state and will expand recycling efforts through a variety of projects. Below is a list of recipients and their award […] Collection/Transfer — October 21, 2020
Education — October 21, 2020The Recycling Education and Research Foundation Announces 2020-2021 Scholarship RecipientsThe Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF), a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit organization closely associated with the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), has announced that 75 students were awarded scholarships, between $500 and $3,400, to be applied to their respective college educations. RERF awarded over $122,000 to college bound students across the United States and […] Education — October 21, 2020
