News and Press — April 27, 2016SPI Releases Automotive Recycling Report at Inaugural Refocus Recycling Summit & ExpoAt its first-ever summit and expo dedicated to recycling and sustainability in manufacturing, Re|focus, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association released a new report, Automotive Recycling: Devalued is now Revalued. The report highlights innovative use of recycled content, achievements in zero waste in manufacturing and promotes increased recycling of plastic automobile parts. Automotive recycling is leading other industries, […] News and Press — April 27, 2016
News and Press — April 27, 2016The Environmental Impact of PaperDid you know that a sheet of writing paper might contain fibers from hundreds of different trees? These fibers travel thousands of kilometres from forest to consumer. And if the current paper production and consumption practices remain the same over the coming years, the growing demand for paper will put a lot of pressure on […] News and Press — April 27, 2016
Landfills — April 27, 2016Governor Deal Signs Landfill “Danger” BillGovernor Nathan Deal signed legislation requiring landfill owners to notify local officials if toxic waste spills onto the ground or into the groundwater. HB 1028, prompted by an Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigation, gives landfill companies 14 days to report to city and county officials any spill that’s “likely to pose a danger to human health.” The bill […] Landfills — April 27, 2016
News and Press — April 27, 2016Ford Closed-Loop System Recycles up to 20M lbs. of Aluminum per MonthFord recycles as much as 20 million pounds of aluminum stamping scrap per month using a closed-loop recycling system at its Dearborn Truck Plant, which builds F-150 trucks. The automaker says this is the equivalent of more than 30,000 F-150 bodies in the largest configuration — a SuperCrew body including doors, plus hood, tailgate and 6.5-foot […] News and Press — April 27, 2016
News and Press — April 27, 2016Avoiding the Red when Going GreenOver the past decade, environmentalists have pressured waste collection firms to become more eco-friendly amid increasing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Waste haulers have, in turn, been able to generate more revenue from the emerging recycled material market created from advances and initiatives to “reduce, reuse, recycle.” However, the cost of going […] News and Press — April 27, 2016
News and Press — April 27, 2016Can I Recycle This? Brands Adopt More Thorough Label to Make Recycling Less ConfusingConsumers know the ubiquitous three-arrow recycling icon means that a package is made of recyclable material. But do they know whether the lid on their tea bottle can stay on, or if their local recycling program is able to process Tetra Paks? How2Recycle is trying to clear up any confusion about what can be recycled where, and […] News and Press — April 27, 2016
News and Press — April 27, 2016Mark Roesner appointed CLARCOR Engine Mobile Group (CEMG) Global Vice President of Sales and MarketingCLARCOR Engine Mobile Group (CEMG) announced that Mark Roesner has joined the Executive Leadership Team of the Group in the newly created role of Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Reporting directly to CEMG President Jacob Thomas. Roesner will focus on catalyzing global growth leveraging a portfolio of world-class brands and outstanding customer-focused sales […] News and Press — April 27, 2016
News and Press — April 27, 2016MOTION INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE COLMAR BELTING COMPANYMotion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Colmar Belting Company. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur May 1, 2016. Colmar Belting Company is a regional distributor focused primarily on power transmission and belting sales and service based in South Boston, […] News and Press — April 27, 2016
News and Press — April 26, 2016Perspectives on Part 360 Session Added to Annual NY Solid Waste and Recycling Conference Line UpThe NY Federation of Solid Waste and Recycling (Federation) affiliate organizations will weigh in on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) proposed Part 360 Solid Waste Management regulations during a special regional roundtable with NYSDEC representatives during the Federations’ annual conference, which runs next month May 15 through May 18. Lorinda Hill, […] News and Press — April 26, 2016
News and Press — April 26, 2016EREF Awards Two Grants for Solid Waste ResearchThe Board of Directors of the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) announces the award of two new research grants: Development and Assessment of Cost-Effective Sustainable Integrated Organics Management Strategies Investigator: North Carolina State University Start Date: March 2016 Award Amount: $127,525 This project will explore the fiscal and environmental costs and benefits associated with […] News and Press — April 26, 2016
News and Press — April 25, 2016Signs that the Other Driver is DistractedKnowing the signs to look for to spot a distracted driver can help you avoid a wreck and minimize the severity of an accident. Drifting or swerving from a lane Sudden breaking in reaction to normal traffic stops Running red lights or stop signs Following too closely Stopping longer than necessary at traffic stops Driving […] News and Press — April 25, 2016
News and Press — April 25, 2016Many of Brazil’s Top Marathoners Get Their Start Running as Trash CollectorsAt around half past 6 on a gray Thursday morning, a fleet of garbage trucks begins pouring forth from headquarters, merging onto a congested highway before scattering across the northern part of the city. In one, riding shotgun, is Fernando Beserra, dressed in his blaze orange trash collector’s uniform, ready for another day. When his […] News and Press — April 25, 2016
