20Aug

“Nestle Waters bottled water converting to 100% recycled plastics”

Three of @NestleWatersNA’s still water brands are converting to 100% recycled plastic (“rPET”) bottles.

20Aug

“How to recycle Amazon packaging”

@amazon customers can order “frustration-free packaging,” with goods shipped in original packaging that don’t require an extra shipping box.

18Aug

@CFRecycling has developed a way to separate the epoxy from the carbon fiber on wind turbine blades so that each can be profitably recycled.

18Aug

A @rubbermaid/@TerraCycle program allows consumers to send in all brands of used glass/plastic food storage containers for free recycling.

18Aug

Americans throw away over 80 lbs. of clothes apiece annually. Globally, an estimated 100 million tons of textile waste is created each year.

13Aug

@CaliforniaDTSC is expected to reclassify PV as “universal waste,” which will likely make recycling solar panels easier.

13Aug

@McDonald’s has launched a swimwear range manufactured from the chain’s plastic straws as well as plastic waste reclaimed from the ocean.

13Aug

Pizza boxes can and should be recycled; don’t worry about the grease or cheese—just remove any leftover pizza, says @ForestandPaper.

11Aug

It is estimated that the one million EVs sold in 2017 will produce 250,000 metric tons of battery waste when they are retired in 10 years.

11Aug

@frugalpac has developed a wine bottle made from recycled paper and a food-grade liner that can be completely recycled after use.