Wednesday, March 20, 2013

American Chemistry Council says polystyrene ban would be costly

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The ban could cost businesses and consumers $91.3 million annually, the group says in a new study. URL: http://wasteandrecyclingnews.com/...

Post offices recognized for recycling efforts in Ohio

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

Kneiss: Plenty of opportunity in recycling

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The president and CEO of EIA chats with WRN about the future of recycling. URL: http://wasteandrecyclingnews.com/article/20130320/NEWS01/...

Columbus, Ohio, did major outreach before rolling out curbside

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When the city switched to curbside collection, the recycling participation rate jumped from 5% to 98%. URL: http://wasteandrecyclingnews....
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the program as part of an effort to increase the city's recycling rate. URL: http://wasteandrecycli...

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

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

Recycling of rigid plastics tops 930 million pounds annually

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Rigid plastics recycling sees a 13% increase and 57% of consumers can now recycle them locally. URL: http://wasteandrecyclingnews.com/art...