Circular Economy — November 14, 2019Armstrong® Ceilings Recycling Program Marks 20 Years of Diverting Used Ceiling Panels from LandfillThe Armstrong® Ceilings Recycling Program, the first and longest-running program of its kind in the commercial ceilings industry, marks 20 years of diverting used ceiling panels away from landfills. Launched in 1999, the Ceilings Recycling Program has recycled more than 200 million square feet of used ceiling panels, saving more than one million tons of […] Circular Economy — November 14, 2019
Circular Economy — November 13, 2019Investing to Get Every Bottle BackThis Friday, November 15, will mark the 23rd official America Recycles Day which was started by Keep America Beautiful. And as the country’s commitment to recycling efforts have expanded over the years, America Recycles Day is now celebrated all week long. America’s beverage companies are committed to investing in recycling to get more of our […] Circular Economy — November 13, 2019
Circular Economy — November 12, 2019Conference About Plastics Recycling Issues Hit the MarkMuch Ado About Plastics was the theme of the Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference on October 29 – 30 in Providence, Rhode Island. The interest in and energy around plastics recycling issues was obvious among the 160+ attendees and exhibitors that filled the banquet room at the Graduate Hotel. The Conference began with a provocative […] Circular Economy — November 12, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — November 11, 2019More Than 70 Nations Pledge to Reduce Food WasteMore than 70 countries signed the pledge to do more to cut down on the amount of food lost due to poor refrigeration at an annual meeting of the Montreal Protocol where ministers, government officials and experts work on regulating man-made chemicals used in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems that are harmful to the ozone layer. […] Compost/Organic Recycling — November 11, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — November 10, 2019This is the First Truly Waste-Free Bar in Brooklyn – and Possibly America TooAccording to the Green Restaurant Association, the average dining destination creates 100,000 pounds of garbage per year. Restaurateurs can divert 90% of that from the landfill with the proper recycling and composting program, the organization says, but Rhodora has taken the concept even further, completely eliminating all waste from its operations. And to be clear, […] Compost/Organic Recycling — November 10, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019Today’s Electric Car Batteries Will Be Tomorrow’s E-Waste Crisis, Scientists WarnElectric vehicles will play a crucial role in humanity’s fossil fuel-free future, but no technology comes without cost. The lithium-ion batteries that EVs run on are made from metals that are mined at a serious environmental and human toll, and from supplies that won’t last forever. When those batteries die, they’re liable to join the […] Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019EREF Awards Six Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships for 2019The Board of Directors of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) are pleased to announce the award of six scholarships to Master’s and Doctoral students across North America pursuing education in solid waste management. Congratulations to the 2019 EREF Scholars: Ashley Berninghaus Oregon State University, Ph.D. Evergreen Surety Bond Scholar 2019 Anaerobic Co-digestion of […] Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019
Circular Economy — November 7, 2019Second Annual Zero Waste Summit Coming in MarchThe Second Annual Zero Waste Summit will convene March 24 to 26, 2020 at N.J.I.T in Newark, N.J. The Summit will continue the collaboration of strategy and Zero Waste goals to enable sustainability, profitability and resource optimization across the supply chain. This meeting will deep dive into linking regulations, policies, design, and permitting with reusable […] Circular Economy — November 7, 2019
Circular Economy — November 5, 2019The REMADE Institute Announces $24 Million Investment for Technology Solutions to Advance the Circular EconomyThe REMADE Institute issued its third Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop transformational technologies to increase the recovery, reuse, remanufacturing and recycling of metals, polymers, fibers, and e-waste. REMADE’s investment will help solve some of the key technical challenges to deriving the energy, environmental and social benefits of a Circular Economy. The Institute’s investment will support […] Circular Economy — November 5, 2019
Newsletter Headline — November 3, 2019ABA, Beverage Makers Launch $100M PET Recycling FundThe American Beverage Association and large soft drink makers announced a $100 million joint investment on Oct. 29 to boost PET bottle recycling in the United States and reduce the industry’s use of virgin plastic. The “Every Bottle Back” initiative will be investing those funds through the Recycling Partnership and Closed Fund Partners and aims […] Newsletter Headline — November 3, 2019
Circular Economy — November 1, 2019Sustainable Textiles in the Fashion IndustryThe California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) annually honors California-based companies for their innovative environmental efforts with the Arrow Awards. This year’s Golden Arrow winner for overall excellence in product stewardship, Outknown, is the first clothing company to win the environmental award. Outerknown designs stylish men’s and women’s garments from recycled, regenerated, and organic materials while […] Circular Economy — November 1, 2019
Collection/Transfer — October 31, 2019Committing to the Three R’s in Reno, NevadaJust 22 miles from Lake Tahoe, Reno, Nevada, is the perfect place for nature-lovers. Nestled against the majesty of the Sierra Nevadas and Tahoe National forest, the city is bursting with hiking trails, camping spots, and prime skiing and snowboarding runs. Here, the natural beauty of the area is more than prime real estate for […] Collection/Transfer — October 31, 2019
