In theory, these utensils should be recyclable, but here are three challenges that may prevent your local program from accepting them.
OECD Urges Government to Encourage Better Recycling of Plastics
Plastic recycling is failing to reach its full potential as low recovery rates of plastic waste, poor quality of recycled plastic and a lack of price incentives …
Governments should ‘act urgently’ to boost recycling market
A report published by the OECD said the global plastics recycling rate was just 15%, and that this would not increase unless markets for secondary …
City council delays decision on recycling surcharge
WALLA WALLA, Washington — City council was supposed to discuss a surcharge for recycling at their most recent meeting on Thursday. Walla Walla …
Changes Coming to Eston’s Recycling Program
The Town of Eston’s curbside recycle pickup will soon be conducted by Loraas Environmental. Rollout cart delivery will begin in the community on …
Mobile eWaste recycling set for Sunday
A free electronic waste recycling event for residents and businesses is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Anaina Hou Community Park behind …
Thai police probe suspected illegal e-waste recycling
Police were questioning managers of a Taiwan company about the how the factories, which were authorized only to handle domestic recycling, …
Trash talk: Recycling is top of the mind
We’re launching a new monthly column that focuses on recycling; something that is undergoing change in our community and there have been a lot of …
Douglas County Suspends Recycling Service Due to Chinese Ban
(AP) — The Douglas County Landfill and transfer stations, along with its recycling partner, will be suspending all recycling efforts in the county.
China aims to boost solid waste recycling, halt illegal dumping
It would encourage firms to “standardize, make green and scale up” the complete recycling of products, including materials used in construction such …