Recycling


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Global Groups Align on Plastic Recycling Standards

International collaboration enters third year with new technical agreements on polypropylene and film recycling.

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Cheap PET Imports Threaten US Recycling Industry

Domestic recycling capacity has dropped 25% as low-priced foreign plastic floods the market, industry leaders told federal trade officials.

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The Circular Tech Profit Revolution

The secondary technology market is booming. Discover how trade-in programs and refurbishment models turn ESG goals into massive commercial growth.

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Recycling Industry Steps Up Safety Through National Alliance

A two-year national initiative with the Recycled Materials Association will provide training, resources, and outreach to help recycling companies improve worker safety and reduce industry hazards.

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Sustainable Decluttering: Smart Ways to Clear Old Inventory Without Harming the Planet

Businesses can reduce waste, save money, and support environmental goals by rethinking how they manage and offload excess inventory.

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Are Eco-Friendly Products Better for the Planet?

Eco-friendly products are everywhere—but are they truly sustainable or just clever marketing? This article uncovers what really makes a product green.

EPA Reports Progress in Recycling Programs with Infrastructure Law Funding

EPA Reports Progress in Recycling Programs with Infrastructure Law Funding

The EPA has made significant progress in recycling infrastructure and waste reduction, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and community-focused grants.

Maximizing Reuse: Creative Cost Saving Ideas

Maximizing Reuse: Creative Cost Saving Ideas

Practical reuse initiatives in the workplace can significantly reduce waste and generate cost savings.



GDB International Will Introduce Despray’s Advanced Aerosol Recycling System

GDB International Will Introduce Despray’s Advanced Aerosol Recycling System

The new technology enables the comprehensive recycling of aerosol paint cans.

How to Minimize Carbon Footprint on Moving Day

How to Minimize Carbon Footprint on Moving Day

Discover effective ways to minimize your carbon footprint on a moving day. Embrace greener moving practices for a sustainable, eco-friendly relocation.

Turning the Tide on Climate Change with Zero-Waste Practices

Turning the Tide on Climate Change with Zero-Waste Practices

Making even a small change can have a positive impact on the environment.

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A Brief Look at Cleaning Products and Sustainability

The chemicals used to clean homes and businesses can have a negative impact on our planet.

How to Reduce and Dispose of PPE Waste More Responsibly

How to Reduce and Dispose of PPE Waste More Responsibly

What was the impact of plastic PPE during COVID-19?

How Much Do We Waste?

How Much Do We Waste? A Data-Driven Guide to Waste and Landfills

Although the amount of waste on our planet is estimated to increase, there are steps we can take now to change that.

$375M Allotted for New Recycling, Reuse and Waste Prevention Initiatives

$375M Allotted for New Recycling, Reuse and Waste Prevention Initiatives

The EPA and the Biden Administration are seeking feedback on these programs.

Plastics Recycling Rate Falls in the US

Plastics Recycling Rate Falls in the US

A new report estimates that the rate was 5 to 6 percent in 2021, down from 2018.

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Sign Partnership to Promote a Sustainable Future

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Sign Partnership to Promote a Sustainable Future

The alliance funds removing plastic from the oceans and reusing them in Kia processes.

How Your Business Can Encourage Employees to Go Green

How Your Business Can Encourage Employees to Go Green

Try using these ideas to kickstart your workforce’s new eco-friendly habits.

AAR Presents 2019 Environmental Excellence Award

Gary Van Tassel II of CSX Transportation and his team made the traditional intermodal facility more efficient by implementing new technology and modernizing site layouts, which allow CSX to operate with a smaller footprint, fewer diesel utility trucks, a transition to electrified cranes, and significantly reduced truck dwell times.

NYC Mayor Ending City's Purchase of Single-Use Plastics

The mayor's executive order will reduce the city's carbon emissions by approximately 500 tons per year, decrease plastic pollution, and reduce risks to wildlife, with the city estimating it will reduce the purchase of single-use plastics by city agencies by 95 percent.