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UNEP Report Highlights the Need to Shift to a Zero Waste Approach
UNEP Report Highlights the Need to Shift to a Zero Waste Approach
The global annual cost of waste management, which was estimated at $361 billion in 2020, is estimated to almost double to $640.3 billion by 2050, it noted.
Republic Services Announced Robust Growth in Core Business
Republic Services Announced Robust Growth in Core Business
Meantime, the company recorded revenue and net income of $3.83 billion and $439.7 million respectively.
City of Norfolk Residents Prefer Curbside Recycling
City of Norfolk Residents Prefer Curbside Recycling
The authorities had promised that the feedback from residents will determine the course of policy action and that it will also play a key role in determining funding allocation for recycling.
OSHA to Investigate Death at Rumpke Recycling Facility in Columbus
OSHA to Investigate Death at Rumpke Recycling Facility in Columbus
The mishap with some equipment used as part of the project led to the incident, Geitter added.
UNCW Joins Recycling Competition to Eliminate Electronic Waste
UNCW Joins Recycling Competition to Eliminate Electronic Waste
The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) has joined the Campus Race 2 Zero Waste Electronic Recycling Competition, with the aim of eliminating waste.
Rumpke Announced Acquisition of Family-Owned Waste Hauler
Rumpke Announced Acquisition of Family-Owned Waste Hauler
Ohio-based Sanitation Service operates 14 landfills, 14 recycling centers and 25 transfer stations.
Dakota County Acquired Land for Lakeville Recycling Facility
Dakota County Acquired Land for Lakeville Recycling Facility
This is in addition to funding of $10.36 million from Dakota County and $3.64 million from Scott County.
Rubicon Announced Job Cuts as Part of Cost Savings
Rubicon Announced Job Cuts as Part of Cost Savings
The reductions were primarily in back-office operations and were with effect from 16th February, 2024.
Call2Recycle Announced Launch of New Recycling Awareness Campaign
Call2Recycle Announced Launch of New Recycling Awareness Campaign
The campaign is in connection with the launch of its consumer brand, “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!”.
Clean Harbors Foresees Surge in Environmental Services Business
Clean Harbors Foresees Surge in Environmental Services Business
Additionally, it plans to invest in improvements to incinerators, including upgrades to wastewater treatment at its Houston incinerator.
GFL Posted Record Pricing Level for Solid Waste in 2023
GFL Posted Record Pricing Level for Solid Waste in 2023
During the previous year, the company spent nearly $900 million on a total of 39 acquisitions.
California Company Ordered to Pay $140M for Recycling Fraud
California Company Ordered to Pay $140M for Recycling Fraud
The CDOJ initiated a criminal inquiry, with the assistance of other agencies to uncover how the company fabricated weight tickets for false CRV claims.
LyondellBasell Completed Acquisition of California Recycling Assets
LyondellBasell Completed Acquisition of California Recycling Assets
The acquisition deal is in line with the company’s commitment to promote a plastics circular economy, thus contributing towards elimination of plastic waste.
Newport’s Settlement with River Metals Recycling Approved by Judge
Newport’s Settlement with River Metals Recycling Approved by Judge
The RMR facility was accused of creating noise and pollution, impacting residents on the adjacent west-side neighbourhood.
City of Long Beach to Construct Organics Recycling Facility
City of Long Beach to Construct Organics Recycling Facility
The project is expected to create local jobs and drive Long Beach’s economic growth.
Talkeetna Announced Significant Surge in Recycling Volumes in 2023
Talkeetna Announced Significant Surge in Recycling Volumes in 2023
Out of the total 95,600 tons collected during the previous year, about 9,600 tons were diverted to recycling, Smith said.
Colorado Study: New Packaging Fee to Double Landfill Diversion Rates
Colorado Study: New Packaging Fee to Double Landfill Diversion Rates
The plan will newly provide recycling access to at least 700,000 households in Colorado.