California has under-subsidized its container redemption centers to the tune of $43 million in recent years, leading a significant number of them to close, according to the Container Recycling Institute.
California has under-subsidized its container redemption centers to the tune of $43 million in recent years, leading a significant number of them to close, according to the Container Recycling Institute.
While recycling may have been on the defensive in recent months, a survey indicates that the vast majority of Americans are still motivated to divert materials.
The United States’ recycling rate notched up slightly in 2014, according to statistics released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The Closed Loop Fund (CLF) issued its first public progress report on Nov. 14. The report dove into CLF’s nearly $20 million in initial investments in nine projects since its 2014 founding.
Even the most well-intentioned residents don’t always recycle. According to a recent set of studies, the reason why may be more complicated than just laziness or a lack of access.
National sustainability and recycling organizations The Recycling Partnership and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) are teaming up to build a roadmap for a stronger American recycling industry.
The State of Colorado is now offering tax breaks on machinery purchases made by recycling companies and remanufacturers.
The Recycling Partnership has provided a grant to help communities in Outagamie County, Wis. transition to single-stream recycling. The nonprofit industry group also recently announced it has released a free online kit of resources for recycling programs.
Republic Services, the second-largest waste hauler in North America, has released its 2015 sustainability report, and the assessment offers insights into how the company is managing its recycling program.
Logistics experts predict the current low costs of moving recyclables from processing plants to end-use mills will continue through the end of the year.