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Recycling Conferences & Events updates from North America
Textiles sector is focus of BIR September event in Brussels
Textiles sector is focus of BIR September event in Brussels
The global recycling federation is hosting a one-day event examining “fact from fiction” regarding discarded apparel in its home city of Brussels on Sept 17.
Plans to recycle more abandoned boats
Plans to recycle more abandoned boats
Component parts ranged from stainless steel rigging and bronze winches to the boat’s engine and electronics.
ADEM Grant to Boost Recycling Efforts in City of Alexander
ADEM Grant to Boost Recycling Efforts in City of Alexander
In order to ensure increased participation by residents, the center will remain open to public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Tennessee Recycling Coalition Announced 2024 Recycler of the Year Awards
Tennessee Recycling Coalition Announced 2024 Recycler of the Year Awards
The 2024 Business Recycler of the Year award was won by Domtar’s Kingsport Mill.
Algoma Steel gets approval for EAF power line
Algoma Steel gets approval for EAF power line
Canadian steelmaker receives approval for transmission line that will bring power to its recycled-content electric arc furnace.
Kentucky launches glass recycling program
Kentucky launches glass recycling program
The $350,000 glass processing initiative was launched in partnership with O-I Glass, Workwell Industries and multiple Kentucky distillers.
Circle Alliance targets funding to reduce plastic pollution
Circle Alliance targets funding to reduce plastic pollution
Launched by Unilever, USAID and EY, the alliance initially is focused on India, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Texas anti-ESG law prompts legal filing
Texas anti-ESG law prompts legal filing
Trade association files lawsuit saying Lone Star state law interferes with investment and corporate governance rights.
Richmond Launching Pilot Program for Mattress Recycling Ahead of E-Cycle Day
Richmond Launching Pilot Program for Mattress Recycling Ahead of E-Cycle Day
Richmonders can drop off their old mattresses and box springs at 1710 Robin Hood Road starting Sunday, Sept. 15.
Clean Harbors Nears $5M Agreement with DOJ on Louisiana Site CleanUp
Clean Harbors Nears $5M Agreement with DOJ on Louisiana Site CleanUp
Clean Harbors says it still manages waste transportation for industrial and emergency services at that location.
Steelwrist opens new office in US
Steelwrist opens new office in US
The Europe-based attachments maker has moved its North American office to a larger site in Newington, Connecticut.
California apparel EPR bill moves forward
California apparel EPR bill moves forward
The Golden State’s Senate Bill 707, if signed by the governor, requires a producer responsibility system for discarded clothing to be in place later this decade.
Mid America Paper Recycling touts waste audit program
Mid America Paper Recycling touts waste audit program
The company will be on-hand at SuperCorrExpo in Orlando, Florida, to discuss the benefits of its waste audit survey.
Texas Disposal opens mini MRF inside Austin stadium
Texas Disposal opens mini MRF inside Austin stadium
MRF located inside Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium can process 1.5 tons per hour.
E-cycling progress stalled by fines and lack of incentives
E-cycling progress stalled by fines and lack of incentives
The EERA ceo expects the EU’s corporate sustainability reporting directive to end such bad practice.
Bloomington City to Host Annual Recycling Drop-Off Event
Bloomington City to Host Annual Recycling Drop-Off Event
A fee of $3 per unit will be charged for tires.
City of Davis Recycling Program Won Prestigious Award
City of Davis Recycling Program Won Prestigious Award
The annual award recognizes excellence in implementing programs and services aimed at reducing, reusing, recycling or composting resources.