Circular Economy — September 19, 2019This New HP Laptop is the First Computer to Use Ocean-Bound PlasticThe HP Elite Dragonfly uses just a tiny amount of the ocean-bound plastic, recycled from litter collected in Haiti. The material is used in a speaker enclosure that’s made with 5% of the plastic (and 50% recycled plastic in total). But the notebook is the first computer to ever use any ocean-bound plastic at all, and […] Circular Economy — September 19, 2019
Newsletter Headline — September 19, 2019E-Waste Recycler Total Reclaim Names Bobby Farris Chief Executive OfficerTotal Reclaim, the Pacific Northwest’s leading recycler of regulated waste materials, announced the appointment of Bobby Farris as CEO. Total Reclaim was founded in 1991 to provide innovative, customized recycling solutions for regulated waste materials, such as refrigerants, light bulbs, computers and batteries. Farris most recently served as a General Manager for TerraCycle, a company […] Newsletter Headline — September 19, 2019
Government and Regulations — September 19, 2019Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Expanding Recycling Within State GovernmentGovernor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Tuesday that will improve and expand recycling efforts within the State of Michigan. The Department of Technology, Management and Budget along with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, will review the current status of the state’s recycling program and identify and develop policies and procedures to […] Government and Regulations — September 19, 2019
Collection/Transfer — September 19, 2019Call for Abstracts for 2020 NY Annual Solid Waste & Recycling ConferenceSustainability goals set by our governments, facilities and businesses with the goal of making our communities more “green” often rely on the solid waste and recycling industry’s capacity, infrastructure, and innovation. But amidst the National Sword, international bans, contamination, and diminishing markets, operators of solid waste and recycling facilities are often confronted with the challenge […] Collection/Transfer — September 19, 2019
Collection/Transfer — September 19, 2019Waste Pro CEO John Jennings Recognized as Influential Business Leader for Second Straight YearFor the second consecutive year, Waste Pro Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Jennings has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of Florida’s 500 most influential business leaders. Jennings was also recognized in last year’s inaugural “Florida 500” list. Jennings was selected based on his business longevity, acclaim from colleagues and professional associations, and his understanding […] Collection/Transfer — September 19, 2019
Newsletter Headline — September 19, 2019CannaCraft Partners with Resynergi to Turn Cannabis Packaging Into FuelCannaCraft, Inc., a large-scale cannabis manufacturer, announces that the company is partnering with Resynergi, the creators of an oil conversion system which turns unrecycled plastics into environmentally friendly fuels. The companies are piloting a program aimed at converting the plastic packaging from cannabis products into fuel that will be used to power Kind House Distribution […] Newsletter Headline — September 19, 2019
Collection/Transfer — September 19, 2019Other Cities Face Trash Crises, but NYC is Navigating China’s Recycling Import BanAs one of the largest cities in the world, it’s probably not surprising to know that New York accumulates more trash than any other city by far, producing 33 million tons of garbage per year, of which 663,600 tons are recovered for recycling. In preparation for the closure of the Fresh Kills landfill in Staten […] Collection/Transfer — September 19, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — September 19, 2019Americans Waste This Amount of Food Every Year, Study FindsAmericans throw away 103 pounds of spoiled food from their fridge every single year, according to new research. That’s 6,180 pounds over the average adult lifetime. A new study examining the food waste habits of 2,000 Americans also found that the average American will toss out four spoiled items from their fridge every week. The […] Compost/Organic Recycling — September 19, 2019
Landfills — September 19, 2019Covanta Hempstead Celebrates 30 Years of Service to the CommunityCovanta Hempstead, Long Island’s largest Energy-from-Waste facility, is celebrating 30 years of service to the community. Opened in 1989, the facility is a vital outlet for sustainably managing the waste generated by residents of the Town of Hempstead and other neighboring municipalities. “When it comes to the environment and building a more sustainable future, we […] Landfills — September 19, 2019
Collection/Transfer — September 18, 2019Recycling and Waste Solutions (RWS) Changes Company Name to RWS Facility Services to Reflect Expanded Range of ServicesRecycling and Waste Solutions (RWS) announces that the company has changed its name to RWS Facility Services to reflect its expanded range of comprehensive facility services across North America. RWS customers include the nation’s largest companies in food service, retail, commercial, multifamily and manufacturing. The expanded services offered by RWS are designed to boost operational […] Collection/Transfer — September 18, 2019
Collection/Transfer — September 17, 2019A New Report Details Impact Of Food-Waste Reduction EffortsMassachusetts is one of only six states — five of them clustered in the Northeast, the other being California — and seven metro areas that have implemented organic waste bans on some level. And CET has helped area businesses develop strategies to reduce food waste, so a recent partnership with the Harvard Law School Food […] Collection/Transfer — September 17, 2019
Collection/Transfer — September 17, 2019Bend, OR’s Curbside Yard Debris Recycling Expands to Food WasteBeginning October 1, Cascade Disposal and Bend Garbage & Recycling, now Republic Services, will collect all food waste curbside from residents participating in the yard debris subscription program. Customers can now add all food scraps directly into their yard debris cart, along with their yard trimmings. The yard debris and food scraps will be processed […] Collection/Transfer — September 17, 2019
