American Chemistry Council says polystyrene ban would be costly

The ban could cost businesses and consumers $91.3 million annually, the group says in a new study.

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Post offices recognized for recycling efforts in Ohio

Toledo's U.S. Postal Service was recently honored for its recycling efforts, according to The Toledo Blade.

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Kneiss: Plenty of opportunity in recycling

The president and CEO of EIA chats with WRN about the future of recycling.

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Columbus, Ohio, did major outreach before rolling out curbside

When the city switched to curbside collection, the recycling participation rate jumped from 5% to 98%.

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New York City to install 30 solar-powered recycling stations in Times Square

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the program as part of an effort to increase the city's recycling rate.

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EPA to fund project that will cut garbage truck emissions in Louisville

The EPA awarded Louisville with a $54,000 grant to reduce diesel emissions from its waste hauling fleet.

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Recycling of rigid plastics tops 930 million pounds annually

Rigid plastics recycling sees a 13% increase and 57% of consumers can now recycle them locally.

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