Earth Day Primer: Reasons Recyclers Should Oppose Incineration
April 23, 2012
To burn or not to burn? Many instances of trash incineration still occur daily, but isn’t recycling the better option?
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605 Colleges and Universities Recover 92 Million Pounds of Organic and Recyclable Materials During RecycleMania
April 17, 2012
Grand Champion American University recycled 85% of its waste, while Per Capita Classic champion Union College collected 62 pounds of recyclables per person.
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Andrea Rooney of ‘Redefining Waste’: Changing Waste Habits
April 10, 2012
The documentary Web series goes coast to coast in search of recyclers reusing in remarkable ways.
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Why E-Waste Should Be Kept, Recycled in U.S.
March 16, 2012
Newly introduced legislation finally aims to ban the export of old electronics once and for all.
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Plastics Packaging Made from Cheese Byproducts
March 15, 2012
A biodegradable plastic made from repurposed whey protein could be on the market within a year.
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Pressure Builds for U.S. to Ban E-Waste Exports
March 15, 2012
One hundred seventy-eight countries agree to allow the ban on exports of toxic wastes to developing countries to become law.
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The Fight to Make Medical Sharps Recyclable
March 15, 2012
Medical sharps continue to clog up landfills and mistakenly end up in municipal recycling bins. Identifying a proper recycling program is the solution.
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Electronic Recyclers International Shares Importance of Sustainability at Southeast Recycling Conference and Trade Show
March 14, 2012
The event focuses on linking industry leaders and recycling officials, offering educational sessions, the latest recycling products, equipment and services and networking opportunities.
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Texas Serious About E-Waste
March 7, 2012
The Texas Computer Equipment Recycling Program instills manufacturer responsibility to ensure e-waste is properly recycled, not landfilled.
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China Set to Recycle 70% of Waste Products by 2015
March 7, 2012
The country’s five-year plan is aimed at recycling major waste products.