Compost/Organic Recycling — January 25, 2021DS Smith Partners with Wakefield Biochar to Use Paper Mill Waste as Soil Replenishment for FarmersFarmers and agriculture markets stand to get tons of soil additives converted from wood waste once headed to landfills, thanks to a partnership between sustainable packaging leader DS Smith and premium soil producer Wakefield Biochar. Under plans announced today, Wakefield Biochar will look to turn waste produced by DS Smith’s Riceboro, Ga., paper mill into […] Compost/Organic Recycling — January 25, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 25, 2021Denali Water Solutions Acquires Recyc SystemsDenali Water Solutions, LLC announces the acquisition of the assets of Recyc Systems Southeast, LLC, a provider of transportation and land application services for industrial food processing residuals and municipal biosolids predominantly in Alabama and Georgia. Recyc Systems has over 25 years of experience in biosolid production, tracking, transportation, disposal, and land application and a […] Collection/Transfer — January 25, 2021
Circular Economy — January 25, 2021ecomaine Issues Call for Upcycled Inventions from Maine Studentsecomaine announced that, continuing the success of its inaugural ‘Upcycle 2020’ Challenge, it will continue its upcycling invention contest for students to compete for a $500 prize for their school’s green team, STEM club, or project graduation. Last year, the Challenge saw entries like: hair scrunchies made from old clothing, furniture made from old tires, and movie […] Circular Economy — January 25, 2021
Compost/Organic Recycling — January 25, 2021Claremont, CA Pilot Composting Program to Comply with State MandateThe Claremont City Council recently approved an organic recycling pilot program, which is the first step in complying with a new state law mandating composting of food waste by January 2022. Approximately 1,420 households—17 percent of residential customers—will participate in the pilot program by placing food scraps in their green waste bins beginning February 1. […] Compost/Organic Recycling — January 25, 2021
Newsletter Headline — January 25, 2021National Renewable Energy Laboratory Reports Sustainability Benchmarks for Plastics Recycling and RedesignResearchers developing renewable plastics and exploring new processes for plastics upcycling and recycling technologies will now be able to easily baseline their efforts to current manufacturing practices to understand if their efforts will save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Benchmark data calculated and compiled at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) provide a measurement—at […] Newsletter Headline — January 25, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 25, 2021A Breakthrough in PPE RecyclingInnovation in recycling and sterilization technologies has resulted in a breakthrough for the recycling of PPE. Yorkshire, UK-based company ReWorked has developed a full-service operation, to process disposable face-masks, gloves, visors etc. for public and private sectors. In collaboration with Thermal Compaction Group (TCG), testing has begun to recycle face-masks from The Royal Cornwall Hospitals […] Collection/Transfer — January 25, 2021
Government and Regulations — January 24, 2021Governor Cuomo Announces Nation’s First-Ever Center for Glass Innovation at SUNY Alfred to Improve Glass RecyclingGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new nation-leading collaboration with the State College of Ceramics at Alfred University to bolster markets for recycled glass and improve the quality of glass available for recovery throughout New York. The Center for Glass Innovation was first announced in the Governor’s 2020 State of the State Address and will play an […] Government and Regulations — January 24, 2021
News and Press — January 24, 2021American Battery Solutions Announces Expansion of its Michigan Tech CenterAmerican Battery Solutions, Inc. (ABS) announces the strategic expansion of its Tech Center and its growing footprint in Michigan. The Tech Center expansion supports the company’s customer growth and partnerships adding to ABS’s growing talent-pool to leverage world-class solutions capable of meeting the energy demands of mid-sized commercial markets. ABS has increased engineering and other […] News and Press — January 24, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 24, 2021Li-Cycle Achieves ISO and R2 Certifications for Environment, Quality, and Health and SafetyLi-Cycle Corp. (Li-Cycle), North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling company, announced its Mississauga, ON head office and Kingston, Ontario recycling facilities have received certification for four industry standards: ISO (International Standards Organization) 9001 quality standard, ISO 14001 environmental standard, ISO 45001 employee health & safety standard and the R2 (Responsible Recycling) electronics recycling standard. “Undergoing […] Collection/Transfer — January 24, 2021
Circular Economy — January 24, 2021ReCircled Acquires CirclarityReCircled, LLC, a Denver-based industrial sustainability company serving the textile, apparel and footwear sector, announced the acquisition of Circlarity, LLC, a leading digital sustainability intelligence technology company. ReCircled provides the infrastructure for the circular economy by facilitating apparel and footwear brands’ transition to a sustainable, fully circular business model. Built around a partnership between the […] Circular Economy — January 24, 2021
Newsletter Headline — January 22, 2021Terrapin Beer Co., Can I Recycle This and Marine Debris Tracker Team Up to Reduce Waste and Prevent PollutionCan I Recycle This (CIRT) is teaming up with Terrapin Beer Co. and Marine Debris Tracker (Debris Tracker) to keep valuable recyclables out of landfills and our environment. The partnership will bring CIRT’s technology, GiGi, to millions of Americans, helping to inform their purchasing decisions, and answer the often-asked question, “Can I recycle this?” Through […] Newsletter Headline — January 22, 2021
Collection/Transfer — January 22, 2021Lexington, KY Rethinks Recycling Yard Waste; Curbside Paper Recycling Could Be Back by FallA committee of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted unanimously to seek information from private industry on how to better recycle its yard and leaf waste. Currently, residents with city services use Lenny carts, as well as bags for yard and leaf waste. In the fall, the city also has a separate leaf vacuum program […] Collection/Transfer — January 22, 2021
