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Demand for battery recycling is growing, but capacity and innovation lag
Demand for battery recycling is growing, but capacity and innovation lag
A report by Lux Research forecasts growing demand for lithium-ion battery recycling capacity, along with a need for innovation to meet that demand.
Howard County Government Closings for Thanksgiving Holiday on November 25th & 26th
Howard County Government Closings for Thanksgiving Holiday on November 25th & 26th
Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts, animal shelter, Recreation & Parks’ community and athletic centers, activity rooms and historic sites, and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed on Thursday, November 25th in observance…
Amcor Announces Breakthrough for Small Plastic Bottle Recycling
Amcor Announces Breakthrough for Small Plastic Bottle Recycling
Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) in Ann Arbor has announced a technological advancement that makes it possible for billions of small bottles to be recycled that otherwise would have been thrown away, increasing the amount of…
Manchester Holiday Garbage & Recycling Reminder
Manchester Holiday Garbage & Recycling Reminder
The City of Manchester is reminding residents about holiday and garbage recycling
Thanksgiving Holiday Closure & Recycling Notices
Thanksgiving Holiday Closure & Recycling Notices
Facility closures & modified schedules are in place Nov. 25 & 26. Thursday's recycling will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 27.
Recycling event draws big turnout
Recycling event draws big turnout
They came without ribbons. They came without tags, but they came with packages, boxes and bags.
Colorado remains one of the 20 worst states in the nation when it comes to recycling
Colorado remains one of the 20 worst states in the nation when it comes to recycling
Colorado is one the 20 worst states in the nation when it comes to recycling. An annual State of Recycling and Composting report by the Colorado Public Interest and Research Group and Eco-cycle found that…
EPA unveils national recycling plan with goal of 50 percent rate
EPA unveils national recycling plan with goal of 50 percent rate
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday issued the final draft of its first “National Recycling Strategy,” aiming to achieve a 50 percent nationwide recycling rate by 2030.
Advanced recycling turns used plastic into a resource. Here's how it works and how it can reduce plastic waste.
Advanced recycling turns used plastic into a resource. Here's how it works and how it can reduce plastic waste.
There's a recycling world out there that many of us have never heard of. It's called advanced recycling, and it recycles plastic that traditional methods cannot.
City Of Bartlesville To Re-Open Recycling Center
City Of Bartlesville To Re-Open Recycling Center
The City of Bartlesville will re-open its recycling center today - seven months after it closed.
Waste Management to continue trash, recycling collection in 2022
Waste Management to continue trash, recycling collection in 2022
Despite one Councilman’s attempt to seek bids for a new trash/recycling collection contract, the city will stick with Waste Management when the new contract period begins April 1, 2022.
No cost laptop, phone recycling event held Friday and Saturday
No cost laptop, phone recycling event held Friday and Saturday
Laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks and cell phones will be collected Friday and Saturday during the “Rotary E-Cycling Days.” Tablets are not included.
City of Asheville encourages community participation in America Recycles Day
City of Asheville encourages community participation in America Recycles Day
The City of Asheville is proud to celebrate America Recycles Day November 15 which promotes the importance of recycling and recognizes the efforts of Ashevillians to recycle right. Taking the time to properly recycle improves…
ALPLA opens HDPE plastic recycling facility in Toluca, Mexico
ALPLA opens HDPE plastic recycling facility in Toluca, Mexico
The company aims to increase the plant’s annual production capacity to 30,000t from the second half of next year.
Erie County Recycling cancels hazardous waste and electronic collection events
Erie County Recycling cancels hazardous waste and electronic collection events
Erie County Recycling announces all county sponsored household hazardous waste (HHW) and E-waste collection events are canceled until further notice. This includes two events at 1624 Filmore Ave on November 13th and December 11th. Millcreek…
Plastics doesn't have a recycling problem, it has an image problem
Plastics doesn't have a recycling problem, it has an image problem
Plastics container blow molders have a serious problem, but it's not recycling. It's an image problem.
Aurubis to open state-of-the-art recycling, copper smelting facility in Georgia
Aurubis to open state-of-the-art recycling, copper smelting facility in Georgia
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Aurubis, one of the leading recyclers of copper, precious metals, and non-ferrous materials worldwide, will invest $340 million (€300 million) in a state-of-the-art recycling and secondary smelting facility for…