California Bottle Bill Recycles Stunning Amount of Waste
August 5, 2013
In 2012, the state program recycled 17.2 billion containers, making up for approximately one-fifth of the nation’s containers consumed annually.
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Four Uses for Dryer Lint
August 5, 2013
All of that dryer excess is the perfect organic material that can be reused again and again.
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Recycling Profile: Bellingham, WA
August 2, 2013
Bellingham’s unique stackable bin system helps the growing city keep its recyclables in order.
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Michigan’s Bottle Bill Saves Landfills, Nixes Litter
August 2, 2013
The state has an average bottle return rate of 97.27% over the past two decades.
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Keep America Beautiful, Alcoa Foundation Team up with State and County Fairs to Launch Major Recycling Initiative
August 1, 2013
Three fairs will receive funding from Alcoa Foundation to fund additional recycling bins and the identification of cost-effective practices managed by KAB.
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Vermont’s Bottle Bill: A State Recycling Success
August 1, 2013
The bill, implemented in 1973, is Vermont’s most successful recycling and litter prevention program.
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Oregon’s Bottle Bill a Leader Yesterday and Today
July 29, 2013
The first state to implement a bottle bill, Oregon has continued to adapt to consumers’ changing habits with legislative updates.
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Recycling Profile: Wichita, KS
July 26, 2013
Sedgwick County, home to Wichita, uses a wide network of waste haulers to pick up recyclables at the curb.
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Tricky Recyclables: Mailers with Plastic Windows and Adhesives
July 26, 2013
Are envelopes with plastic windows recyclable? What about magazines with perfume samples or rubber adhesives?
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The Recyclable Mystery of the Everyday Carton
July 25, 2013
Many have asked: Can cartons be recycled? The answer is yes, but does your municipality have the capability to do so?