Karma Recycling pushes simplified e

ZDNetKarma Recycling pushes simplified e-waste management in IndiaZDNetDelhi-based Karma Recycling aims to conserve the planet's resources by focusing its efforts on systematic electronics reuse and responsible recycling by making it easy for the common man to resell or recycle their used electronic devices "scientifically".

New recycling depot opens in Essex

Windsor Star (blog)New recycling depot opens in EssexWindsor Star (blog)A new regional recycling depot in Essex that opened last month represents one of the last pushes to divert recyclable materials from the landfill, officials said. The Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority has few options left to encourage recycling after ...

'Bad' recycling pushing up bin charges

BreakingNews.ie'Bad' recycling pushing up bin chargesBreakingNews.iePoor recycling could be adding to the price of bin charges, a waste industry body has claimed. Repak, a body which promotes recycling of packaging, claims €2.7m is being lost every year due to bad recycling. The money is being lost through extra ...

New Jackson County trash cans offer recycling option

SunHerald.comNew Jackson County trash cans offer recycling optionSunHerald.comJACKSON COUNTYNew recycle bins, with trash on the left and recyclables on the right, are located at both Jackson County office and recreational sites. The 55-gallon bins accept recyclable plastic and glass bottles, cans and newspapers.

Bin there, done that — lots of recycling, that is

Victoria Times ColonistBin there, done that — lots of recycling, that isVictoria Times ColonistThe company was already recycling paper and toner cartridges, but it identified many additional recyclable materials, including Styrofoam, the plastic used to wrap skids and even the chunks of wood from broken skids. Monk also resells its cardboard.

How can I make sure my recycling isn't incinerated?

The GuardianHow can I make sure my recycling isn't incinerated?The GuardianThe Campaign for Real Recycling (realrecycling.org.uk) says that separated streams are better – the recyclate is less likely to be contaminated, therefore offering material that can be sold worldwide. Your best bet is to follow that "Reduce, reuse and ...

Kelly schools pick up recycling efforts

Southeast MissourianKelly schools pick up recycling effortsSoutheast MissourianThis school year -- thanks to Scherer's passion for a cleaner environment and a new grant -- recycling bins are placed throughout the district, and in addition to collecting paper, they collect cans, plastic and cardboard. Last winter, the district was ...

Waste not, recycle more

NorthernLife.caWaste not, recycle moreNorthernLife.caRenee Brownlee, the city's supervisor of collection and recycling, said anyone seeking answers to questions about the city's recycling programs need only visit the city's website or call 311. Photo by Heather Green-Oliver. Tweet. Comments | Print ...

Making recycling easier for residents through single stream that allows a ...

ABC Action NewsMaking recycling easier for residents through single stream that allows a ...ABC Action NewsTAMPA, Fla. - Single stream recycling in gaining momentum through communities in the bay area. "When you've got one container to put all of your recyclables in, it's easier," said Scotte Kavanaugh, District Plant Manager for Waste Management. And much ...

Recycling projects in Venezuela

Venezuelanalysis.comRecycling projects in VenezuelaVenezuelanalysis.comRecycling is starting to take off in Venezuela, though mostly on a small scale, through the initive of local environmental, educational, community, and artistic collectives. They promote recycling through workshops and by holding weekly or monthly ...

New Orleans Saints, Progressive Waste Solutions teaming up to create recycling ...

NewOrleansSaints.comNew Orleans Saints, Progressive Waste Solutions teaming up to create recycling ...NewOrleansSaints.comThe New Orleans Saints and Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. have teamed up to create a recycling contest among schools in the New Orleans area that will kick off Wednesday, Sept. 25. The top three schools will receive a Saints Junior Training Camp in ...

Recyclebank Helps Bridgeport Boost Citizen Recycling Engagement

Justmeans (blog)Recyclebank Helps Bridgeport Boost Citizen Recycling EngagementJustmeans (blog)One of the most visible, engaging and effective measures a city can take to achieve sustainability is to implement efficient recycling schemes. In 2009 the United States produced 243 millions of trash. Even though that sounds like a gargantuan amount ...

Neville Browne sees great future in plastic bottle recycling

Los Angeles TimesNeville Browne sees great future in plastic bottle recyclingLos Angeles TimesThe gig: Neville Browne, 67, is president and chief operating officer of CarbonLite Recycling in Century City. In that role, he has a hand in overseeing the largest plastic bottle recycling plant in the U.S., in Riverside County. At 220,000 square feet ...

Boston needs to embrace curbside collection of organic waste

Boston GlobeBoston needs to embrace curbside collection of organic wasteBoston GlobeOverall, the Boston mayoral candidates agree with the city's goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Several have mentioned that they want to see improvement in Boston's recycling rate, which, at 20 percent, is 10 percent lower than the national average.

Buffalo Takes Steps to Update Recycling Protocol

WGRZ-TVBuffalo Takes Steps to Update Recycling ProtocolWGRZ-TVBUFFALO, N.Y.- Local organizations have begun work on updating Buffalo's recycling charter so that it complies with state law. "The Buffalo Recycling Alliance and the Partnership for Public Good are going to work with some Buffalo law students and ...

Proposed Multi Material BC recycling contract irks Surrey

Surrey NowProposed Multi Material BC recycling contract irks SurreySurrey NowSURREY - Surrey is among many B.C. cities that have taken issue with Multi Material BC's (MMBC) proposed recycling contract, saying it is unclear and could negatively impact the city's existing program. MMBC is an industry stewardship group consisting ...

Is Legislation to Help with Recycling Efforts Really Necessary?

Environmental LeaderIs Legislation to Help with Recycling Efforts Really Necessary?Environmental LeaderRecently, two separate state laws were passed to support recycling programs for paint and mattresses. These types of laws are known generally as extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation, wherein manufacturers are required to pay fees to ...

Hagerstown Making Recycling More Convenient

WHAGHagerstown Making Recycling More ConvenientWHAG“I think people recycle when it's convenient and this program is geared to try to be as convenient as possible,” said Rodney Tissue, City Engineer for Hagerstown . “So the single stream recycling, giving everybody a tote and having everything on one ...

Republic Services Recycling goes up in flames in south St. Louis County

KSDKRepublic Services Recycling goes up in flames in south St. Louis CountyKSDKSt. Louis (KSDK) - The flames were large, the smoke was black and caused part of Interstate 55 to be shut down. Republic Services Recycling went up in smoke around lunchtime Friday in south St. Louis County. Cell phone video captured firefighters ...

Company suspends recycling program at 3 Saskatoon hospitals

CBC.caCompany suspends recycling program at 3 Saskatoon hospitalsCBC.caThe company is now hauling 12 dumpsters full of previously-recyclable products directly to its private landfill north of Saskatoon each week. "We have looked at the bins from all three acute sites for levels of contamination over the past two years ...

A newbie to recycling confronts his lime

Dallas Morning NewsA newbie to recycling confronts his lime-flavored fearsDallas Morning NewsAm I going to be the guy who wrecks recycling? I sure don't want that on my conscience. Where I live, we're fairly late to the recycling game — or at least the curbside cart version of it. For years I had been faithful to haul old newspapers and ...

Bold Transformation

Recycling TodayBold TransformationRecycling TodayThe professional automotive recycling industry does not have to look too far in its rearview mirror to appreciate the type of seismic events that have transformed the American automotive manufacturing industry throughout the past several years. As the ...

Panasonic, Call2Recycle Team for Battery Recycling Initiative

Environmental LeaderPanasonic, Call2Recycle Team for Battery Recycling InitiativeEnvironmental LeaderThe Panasonic Power Tools Division and Call2Recycle recently teamed up to launch a new rechargeable battery recycling initiative. The Power Tool Division is a manufacturer of construction and assembly tools that include intelligent cordless shut-off ...

High

HaaretzHigh-tech recycling facility at Hiriya landfill to be dedicated MondayHaaretzAbout 40 percent of the refuse received at the new facility is expected to be either recycled or sent to Nesher cement for use as energy-producing fuel. Higher quality paper, cardboard and plastic, Sapir said, will be sent for recycling, while paper ...

Garda appeal after forklift death at recycling plant

Irish TimesGarda appeal after forklift death at recycling plantIrish TimesGardaí are appealing for these persons, and anyone who was at the Greenstar Recycling facility between 2.45 and 3.30pm yesterday to contact them at Crumlin Garda station on 01-6666200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.