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Veolia Opens New Electronics Recycling Facility in West Bridgewater

A new Veolia electronics recycling facility that serves businesses and consumers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states has opened in West Bridgewater, Mass., and features the latest state-of-the-art recycling of fluorescent lamps, ballast, batteries, computer electronics and mercury-bearing waste.

From Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions 23 Aug 2013

Massive Volume of Spent Lead Acid Batteries Exported Out of US for Substandard Recycling

The answer to this riddle lies with the massive volume of spent car, truck and other deep cycle batteries exported out of our country each year for substandard recycling. According to a recently released Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) report, 857 million pounds of Spent Lead Acid Batteries (SLABs) were exported to Mexico in 2011, a number almost too huge to comprehend.

19 Aug 2013

New Analysis of European Scrap Metal & Waste Recycling Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Scrap Metal & Waste Recycling (European)" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 19 Aug 2013

Colorado Residents Recycle Over 154,000 Pounds of Electronic Devices at Mile High Event

Approximately 1,300 Colorado residents recycled more than 154,000 pounds of electronic devices on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Mile High Electronics Recycling Event hosted by Arrow Electronics Inc. in partnership with Comcast, the City and County of Denver Public Works/Denver Recycles and Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

19 Aug 2013

India e-Waste Recycle Market Revenue Potential Expected to Double by 2018

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Electronic Waste Recycle Market Opportunity Analysis" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 17 Aug 2013

New Thermo-Chemical Process Holds Promise for Phosphate Fertilizer Extraction from Sewage Sludge

Researchers from the Plant Nutrition Group at ETH Zurich have been evaluating methods to develop an efficient and environmental friendly phosphate fertilizer from sewage sludge ashes. A new thermo-chemical process that extracts heavy metals could be the answer.

16 Aug 2013

Recycling Helps Penn State Raise $800,000 for Scholarship and Philanthropy

Not only is recycling healthy for the environment, it’s good for the bottom line.

13 Aug 2013

UC Starts New Composting Program to Utilize Dining Center Food Waste

A pilot composting program will begin at MarketPointe@Siddall dining center in fall semester, and plans call for the program to eventually be used in other UC settings. The university's Office of Sustainability, Facilities Management and Food Services have been discussing a composting strategy in recent years, and a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency via the Hamilton County Solid Waste & Recycling District helped set things in motion.

6 Aug 2013

Recycled Plastic Used to Create On-Trend Clothing

It's no secret that living a sustainable lifestyle is very important and most people try to buy products and even clothing that are good for the environment. And that raises a big question: is it possible to be both fashion-conscious and eco-conscious?

31 Jul 2013

New York City Mayor Unveils Multi-Channel Recycle Everything Ad Campaign

Following the largest expansion of New York City's recycling program in 25 years, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today unveiled a multi-channel consumer public education campaign to drive awareness of recycling and motivate New Yorkers to 'Recycle Everything," the new tagline of the effort.

30 Jul 2013