Consumer
Recycling News

Despite the popularity of curbside programs, many consumers don’t know the fundamentals of recycling: single-stream vs. multi-stream, the “three Rs” of waste management, or even which items can and cannot be recovered. Click here for more information on the basics of consumer recycling.
  • Posted August 27, 2024

Recycling “Plateau”

Exploring the ‘recycling plateau’: challenges in increasing recycling rates and the need for innovative solutions to boost effectiveness.

Commercial/Industrial
Recycling News

Many commercial and industrial by-products—from coal combustion residuals to foundry slag to manufacturing scrap—have economic and environmental value that can and should be harnessed via their collection and reuse. Click here to learn about commercial and industrial reclamation efforts.
  • Posted August 27, 2024

Zig Zag Brick Kiln

Brick kilns in India are adopting zigzag designs to reduce pollution and increase efficiency. A win for both the environment and productivity!
  • Posted August 13, 2024

Apogee Stadium

Apogee Stadium earned Platinum LEED, exceeding its Silver goal with low-flow fixtures, native landscaping, and wind turbines reducing CO2 by 300+ tons/year.

Renewable Technology
Recycling News

Solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles—all commonly touted for delivering “clean” power with little environmental impact—contain toxic and/or economically valuable materials that should be disposed of or recovered after the product’s life. Click here to discover more about renewable technologies recycling.