News and Press — February 18, 2020One Month Until Global Recycling Day 2020This year the Global Recycling Foundation is focusing on #RecyclingHeroes – celebrating individuals, communitites and organisations which are leading the way in sustainable practices. The celebrations will culminate on Global Recycling Day, 18 March, just one month away. On Global Recycling Day cities and organisations all over the world will take part in theannual initiative […] News and Press — February 18, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 17, 2020Blade Recycling now a top Priority for the Wind IndustryMaking the turbines 100 percent recyclable is an important task for the wind industry – and it is making significant progress in the right direction, according to WindEurope. Most components of a wind turbine – the foundation, tower, components of the gearbox and generator – are recyclable and are treated as such. But turbine blades represent […] Collection/Transfer — February 17, 2020
Newsletter Headline — February 17, 2020Diapers to Bricks: A $100 Billion Plastic ChallengeAn estimated $80 billion-$120 billion of value is lost because of packaging that goes into the environment, said Navneet Chadha, principal operations officer at the World Bank’s International Finance Corp., which helps fund private sector investment in developing countries. “We have to think of used plastic as a resource, not as a waste.” Chadha cautioned […] Newsletter Headline — February 17, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 16, 2020Indonesia Will Ease Imports of Scrap Metal for Steel IndustryThe Indonesian government will ease rules on the import of scrap metal for use as raw material by the country’s steel industry, hoping this will lead to a reduction in imports of steel billets, the industry minister said. The Indonesian Iron & Steel Association has long complained that steel imports, particularly from China, have hurt […] Collection/Transfer — February 16, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 16, 2020Cambridge, MA Achieves 30 Percent Trash Reduction Milestone One Year EarlyIn 2009, the City of Cambridge adopted a goal to reduce trash by 30% by 2020 and 80% by 2050, using 2008 as a baseline. Subsequently, the Department of Public Works (DPW) launched new programs and educational campaigns over the past decade to encourage residents to reconsider what they toss in the trash. Cambridge officials announced […] Collection/Transfer — February 16, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 16, 2020CalRecycle Announces a High-Tech Solution to the Recycling Center CrisisCalRecycle officials announced they gave the go-ahead to fund a mobile recycling program in San Francisco. It’s an innovative way of redeeming the deposits you pay on your bottles and cans, combining technology with trucks. Instead of fixed recycling locations, the recycling will come to you. It’s an idea officials compare with having food trucks […] Collection/Transfer — February 16, 2020
Government and Regulations — February 16, 2020Pennsylvania Legislation Seeks to Establish E-Waste Recycling Task ForceA Pennsylvania bill recently introduced in the state House would establish the Manufacturer E-waste Program and the Advisory Electronics Recycling Task Force and use best practices implemented in other states to make the e-waste recycling law more effective. It was introduced by state Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) and has approximately 50 bipartisan cosponsors. The state’s […] Government and Regulations — February 16, 2020
Government and Regulations — February 16, 2020Electronics Recycling Leaders Say New Anti-Counterfeiting Measures Represent Progress, But Congress Must Act to Address E-Waste Export IssueNew anti-counterfeiting policies represent progress in the fight against a wide range of fake goods but more action is needed to address the threat of counterfeit microchips that undermine national security, critical infrastructure and public safety, the Coalition for American Electronics Recycling (CAER) said. The new policies include measures in the U.S.-China phase 1 trade […] Government and Regulations — February 16, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 14, 2020Santa Rosa County, FL: No Recyclables Have Been Sent to Recycling Facility, Despite Renewed PushSanta Rosa county brought back its recycling program Monday after a 10-month hiatus that was caused by Emerald Coast Utilities Authority terminating its recycling contract with the county due to high contamination rates. But despite a renewed campaign to educate residents about what to put and what not to put in recycling cans, the county says […] Collection/Transfer — February 14, 2020
Education — February 13, 2020Conference to Take a Fresh Look at Recycling SolutionsFocusing on fresh ideas and innovative strategies for Rebooting Recycling is the theme for the Northeast Recycling Council’s (NERC) Conference on April 20 – 21 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The jam-packed agenda will feature groundbreaking sessions and expert presenters that are paving the way for innovative thinking about recycling at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel. […] Education — February 13, 2020
News and Press — February 13, 2020Florida Recycling Partnership Announces 2020 Leadership TeamThe Florida Recycling Partnership has announced its 2020 leadership team. Dawn McCormick, Director, Communications & Community Relations for Waste Management of Florida, Inc. was re-elected as Chair. Elizabeth Castro DeWitt, Executive Director of the Florida Beverage Association will serve as Chair-Elect and John P. Toner, Director of Government Relations for the International Bottled Water Association […] News and Press — February 13, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 13, 2020Waste Management Buys Miller SanitationMiller Sanitation has been acquired by Waste Management. The business transaction includes seven recycling and trash collection vehicles, 2,500 residential customers and 500 commercial customers in southwestern and central Minnesota. Waste Management will also retain all of Miller Sanitation’s current employees. To read the full story, visit https://www.wctrib.com/business/announcements/4929904-Waste-Management-buys-Miller-Sanitation. Author: West Central Tribune Collection/Transfer — February 13, 2020
