This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Resource Recycling magazine. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   The industrial sector is the lifeblood of most state economies, and that’s certainly the case in Tennessee, where automotive, food, furniture and building-products companies create significant numbers of manufacturing jobs. At the same time, they also discard major tonnages of...

This story originally appeared in the March 2017 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. In 2014, two innovative approaches to funding the development of municipal recycling came on the scene almost simultaneously. The Closed Loop Fund made waves when it was announced by Walmart and a handful of other huge brand owners. The idea...

This story originally appeared in the April 2016 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. In a challenging economy, communities are leveraging strategic partnerships to provide increased recycling opportunities while maximizing revenues and reducing operational costs. The chief hurdle for local recycling programs is making sure enough material is available to make collection and processing...