Source Separation

The Recycling Partnership and partners are investing $1 million to help the West Coast build a more sustainable recycling system, in addition to launching a Circular Economy Accelerator.

These products are taking their toll on landfills, with few MRFs equipped to manage them, even though they contain desired, quality fiber.

The facility serves more than 510,000 residents and 2,500 commercial customers throughout Plano, Texas, and other neighboring cities.

Due to changes in the global recycling market, some cities in Michigan are facing decisions to pay more or stop recycling altogether.

The upgrade will enable the facility to more efficiently sort materials from contamination and increase processing capabilities.

The platform’s web-based data helps improve efficiencies, reduce operating costs and inform wider-reaching strategic decisions.

Due to the amount of fire incidents in the waste and recycling industry, insurance companies are rapidly leaving the sector.

The $250,000 grant will support Recycle Across America’s standardized label solution for community recycling bins.

The new equipment has resulted in increased recovery and quality while reducing operations costs, according to the company.

The downloadable document says that it is technically possible and economically beneficial to produce goods from 100 percent recycled plastic.