January 7, 2013
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Company Breaks Ground on World’s Largest Aluminum Recycling Center

Aluminum rolling and recycling company Novelis recently broke ground on a $250 million aluminum recycling and casting center at its plant in Nachterstedt, Germany.

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May 29, 2012
by Adrian Martinez
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Waste violations in LA hurt workers and the environment

Adrian Martinez, Staff Attorney, Environmental Justice, Santa Monica, California
Last week, more than 30 citations were issued by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) to a waste recycling company calle… Continue reading

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April 17, 2012
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E-Recycling Peaks During Earth Week

Around the holidays, food banks are overflowing with donations. Generosity peaks, and the needy eat well for that part of the year. But what about the rest of the year? According to Turtle Wings, an electronics recycling company, Earth Day is like…
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October 24, 2011
by Reduce
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What’s Happening to Naples Trash

Naples, once known as a city of pizzas, piazzas and breathtaking views, developed a slightly less desirable reputation over recent years – as an area whose waste management struggles have left streets literally piled with trash. A dense population and little landfill space, coupled with political mismanagement, poor regulations and the involvement of organized crime [...] Continue reading

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September 19, 2011
by Reduce
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Can You Build a House Out of Dirty Diapers?

Even the most dedicated reuse enthusiast would have trouble repurposing dirty diapers. But thanks to an innovative recycler, they may soon be used for green building. A recycling company plans to open five facilities in the U.K. that will recycle used diapers, adult incontinence and feminine hygiene products to create building materials like roofing shingles [...] Continue reading

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July 21, 2011
by Reduce
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Milwaukee’s Summerfest Recycles Single-Use Drink Cups

This year’s Summerfest in Milwaukee featured an impressive line-up of musical acts, including Kanye West and Britney Spears, but the new recycling program at the world’s largest music festival, which ended on July 10, also received top billing. In addition to recycling plastic drink bottles, as in previous years, Summerfest attendees could also toss their [...] Continue reading

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January 25, 2011
by Reduce
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Give Up Your Bra For a Good Cause

It’s that time again. Snow shoveling time? For some. Super Bowl time? Nope. Valentine’s Day? Closer, but no. It’s bra recycling time! Twice a year Soma Intimates will host a bra drive for women in need. This time around, they hope to almost double last year’s inaugural drive by collecting 50,000 bras. “A bra is [...] Continue reading

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January 11, 2011
by Reduce
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Banned Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks Now Used For Ethanol

Sparks. Tilt. Joose. Four Loko. Liquid Charge. Torque. These drinks may sound fun, but they’ve all been discontinued. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration called the caffeine added to these alcoholic beverages an “unsafe food additive” and issued letters of warning to four manufacturers in November. In response, manufacturers pulled their beverages from shelves to [...] Continue reading

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August 11, 2010
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Recycla Chile expands e-waste processing capacity

Chile | Chilean tech recycling company Recycla has reached capacity to separate 4,000 tonnes per year of waste, following the opening of its expanded waste separation plant. Located in capital Santiago’s Pudahuel district, the plant – which used to pro… Continue reading

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August 6, 2010
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India e-waste recycling firm receives funding to expand business

India | Major India-based e-waste recycling company Attero Recycling is raising a total of US$8.3 million in funding from investment firms International Finance Corporation (IFC), Granite Hill and existing investors. Continue reading

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July 13, 2010
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New US addition for Alter Trading

United States | Leading scrap metal processor Alter Trading purchased Wisconsin-based Reliable Recycling Company. The new acquisition of Reliable Recycling Company will increase Alter’s Midwest footprint, further strengthening one of the largest scrap … Continue reading

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July 5, 2010
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E-waste treatment plant unveiled in Bulgaria

Bulgaria | Bulgarian metals, paper and plastics collection and recycling company Nadin EAD has cut the ribbon on the country’s maiden e-waste treatment plant. The opening ceremony for the facility – which is now in full operation – was attended by Bulg… Continue reading

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June 15, 2010
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Tyre recycler sponsors Formula One team

Germany | It is the first time that a recycling company has joined the Formula One racing circus as a sponsor. Tyre recycling company Carbon Green’s logo will be featured on the nose and bargeboards of the Virgin Racing cars, which are part of the team… Continue reading

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June 10, 2010
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NTR cleans balance sheet by selling Greenstar UK to Biffa

Ireland / UK | Irish renewable energy group NTR plc has confirmed it will sell its UK based waste management business, Greenstar UK, to the share holders of fellow UK waste management firm Biffa. Share holders Montagu and GIP are buying Greenstar from … Continue reading

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