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 October 3, 2024

Black Mass Recycling

Biodegradable plastics offer a promising way to reduce environmental impact, but proper disposal and ongoing research are key to their success.

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 September 5, 2024

Refining Recycling Definition

The National Coalition of Recycling aims to refine the definition of recycling to ensure more accurate and effective waste management practices.

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 October 3, 2024

Recycled EV Batteries

Most new electric car batteries could soon be made from recycled ones, thanks to advancements in recycling technology, enhancing sustainability in EVs.