The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be changing to single commodity recycling, but will not be altering its recycling credit program.
Quieter equipment seen as aiding sustainability of landscapes
WEEKAPAUG — It’s not just what people plant in their gardens, it’s how they, or the people they hire, maintain their properties that makes their …
RPU Plans to Use 100% Renewable Energy
RPU is moving toward 100% renewable energy. On Tuesday, the board looked at different ways to make that happen and in the end, settled on two of …
Peoria returning citywide to every-other-week recycling, but it might cost
PEORIA — Starting next month, recyclables again will be picked up every other week at residences throughout Peoria. But the city’s monthly …
Axing of renewable energy office head a major setback, say energy experts
“She was excellent at her job and was absolutely incorruptible, and was driving one of the best renewable energy programmes in the world. Business …
Worcester councilors stall vote on clear bags for recycling
WORCESTER – A City Council vote on whether the city should replace the use of open bins for its residential recycling program with clear plastic bags …
Milton nonprofit HandUp lost $67K as recycling costs rose in recent years
MILTON — HandUP, a Milton nonprofit, has lost $67,000 over the past 3 years due to increased costs of recycling. Struggling to survive, and given the …
Fire at Foss recycling facility in La Grange
KINSTON, NC (WITN) – A fire at Foss Recycling Tuesday afternoon off Highway 70 in La Grange sent flames and smoke into the air. According to …
Collaboration to help businesses address climate challenges
Sarah says: “Combining our expertise at Oxygen with Porter Novelli’s experience in sustainability communications, government relations, marketing …
Barwon-Darling River faces ‘collapse’ from government mistakes: report
Immediate changes are needed to avoid the “collapse” of Australia’s longest river system, with a government agency finding over-extraction brought …