JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI/KIDK) – The town of Jackson’s ban on single use plastic bags is now in effect. Plastic bags are no longer offered at large grocery …
Local Governments Optimistic in Face of Recycling Market Slump
Whether you call it a “collapse,” a “crisis” or a market “in the dumps,” as CBS News recently did, it’s clear the global recycling scene has changed.
Solid waste, recycling contracts will be considered in Allentown
a recommendation of an award and execution of contracts with recycling as single-stream for weekly and bi-weekly pick-up, in the amount not to …
Microsoft Doubles Down on Sustainability Goals
Microsoft is accelerating its sustainability initiatives in an effort to meet its … Microsoft also said it will host government climate data sets on its Azure …
ISRI2019 touches on municipal recycling trends
Stakeholders from a variety of recycling industry sectors convened for the annual ISRI2019 convention last week. Here are some takeaways from the …
Waste Management unveils major merger
In terms of waste and recycling industry acquisitions, this is a large one. In 2016, Waste Connections acquired Canada-based Progressive Waste …
Recycled paper prices fall further
This pricing represents what is being paid for post-consumer recyclable materials in a sorted, baled format, picked up at most major recycling centers.
Shifting markets drive deeper contract negotiations
Contracts between municipalities and MRFs have seen greater focus over the past year, as the recycling world continues to grapple with changing …
Cascades blends OCC into tissue products
“The distinctive Latte color is created by combining white recycled fibers and cardboard, delivering an end result that is equivalent to white products in …
Starbucks harnesses solar power for hundreds of Texas units
Five months after investing in wind farms to power its restaurants, Starbucks is stepping up its use of solar energy as well. Two solar–panel complexes …