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 November 21, 2024

Pet Packaging Sustainability

We are making way for sustainability in pet food packaging! 🌍 TC Transcontinental Packaging innovates with recyclable films & PCR materials to reduce environmental impact.
  • Posted November 19, 2024

Recycling Survey

A new survey reveals gaps in recycling knowledge, with many unaware of battery dangers & plastics recycling issues. 

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 December 3, 2024

Path to net-zero Concrete

Earth 911 Guest Opinion: To achieve net-zero concrete, we need carbon capture, alternative materials (like fly ash), and recycled concrete to cut emissions in the industry.
  • Posted November 8, 2024

Hoover Dam Bypass

The Hoover Dam Bypass another technically challenging and visually iconic project that relied on coal fly ash as a key strategy:

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.

  • Posted November 21, 2024

Hydrogen-Powered Trucks

Hyzon is testing a hydrogen-powered refuse truck in the U.S., aiming to showcase clean energy in waste management. This trial is part of the shift to zero-emissions.
  • Posted November 19, 2024

Critical Mineral Recycling

Recycling critical minerals could help avoid energy transition shortages, helping ensure a steady supply for green technologies, and reduce environmental impact.
  • Posted November 5, 2024

Recycling EV Batteries

EV batteries can have a second life, but reusing them is costly. Recycling is challenging, yet companies like Umicore and startups are working on improving processes.