Since the 1950s, some 8.3bn tons of plastic have been produced worldwide, and to date, only 9% of that has been recycled. Our oceans bear the …
PolitiFact: Most Austin parks lack recycling
Despite’s Austin’s “zero-waste” commitment, an advocacy group says that nearly every city park lacks recycling. We wondered about that declaration …
Worth Noting: City Council approves refuse, recycling rate increase
On Wednesday, the City Council approved a 3.5 percent increase on refuse and recycling rates for the 2018-19 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
Scrap metals catch fire at recycling site in Lilburn
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A pile of scrap metal caught fire Friday evening at a recycling site in Gwinnett County. Firefighters were dispatched to the …
Torrington adopts new recycling program for clothing, shoes
TORRINGTON — A new curbside recycling program began this week that could bring added revenue to the city and help residents easily dispose of …
Hazmat unit called in after cars burn at recycling center in Lilburn
A hazmat unit was called in Friday evening to make sure there were no hazardous materials threats after a fire broke out at a recycling business in …
Most Austin city parks lack recycling though donations funded bins in biggest parks
Zilker Park, among big Austin city parks lately home to recycling bins, hosted the Zilker Park ABC Home Kite Festival in Austin, Texas on March 4, …
Students on Kangaroo Island take the lead on recycling, environment
Students at Kangaroo Island Community Education are taking the lead when it comes to recycling, the environment and making the Island plastic bag …
Recycling rule revised
The Angel of Shavano Recycling is announcing that as of June 1, we will no longer be able to accept plastic bags (like grocery/retail plastic bags, …
Recycling task force focusing on near-term solutions to market changes in King County
A new task force developing a coordinated approach to improving recycling in King County has committed to working over the next several months to …