Public Works: Recycling

Texas recycles trash into artwork

Thu, 2 May 2013 04:55:00 EST

Artists in Houston are “upcycling” difficult-to-reuse refuse into sculptures, doors, mirrors, and other works of art.

Waste and recycling industry innovation makes positive greenhouse gas trend possible

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:41:31 EST

The waste and recycling industry is continuing to reduce its release of greenhouse gases – even as waste volumes increase, according to the latest greenhouse gas inventory released by U.S. EPA

Single-bin recycling program wins innovation award

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:34:58 EST

Houston public-private partnership to receive $1 million for implementation.

One state’s history of C&D recycling

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 04:09:19 EST

WasteAge feature article traces program’s growing pains.

Careful what you claim vis-à-vis recycling rates

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:10:41 EST

Waste Age columnist Chaz Miller deconstructs San Francisco’s recently announced 80% waste diversion rate.

EPA's upward revision of U.S. recycling rate deceptive

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:45:13 EST

Reverting to former formulas shows a significant drop in e-waste recycling.

Food: the final fontier

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:52:04 EST

A community of 210,000 masters the residential and commercial organics waste stream.

The double-edged sword of recycling

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:52:18 EST

Revenues suffer when sustainability messaging is effective. Here's how one solid waste enterprise fund balances the books.

Solid Waste 2011

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:53:27 EST

13 solid waste operations honored

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:27:27 EST

Five ways to compel extended producer responsibility

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:51:25 EST

Getting manufacturers involved in managing hazardous household waste.

Recycle organic waste with drying technology

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:52:14 EST

Easy, portable recycling

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:52:22 EST

With the ClearStream One, you can provide portable, transparent recycling bins during public events that's easy to spot and effortless to maintain. The bins can be moved quickly, and can also be fitted with billboard signs for advertising or educational purposes.

Keeping green in the black

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:18:49 EST

Nontraditional sources of labor make recycling possible.

Get cheap labor by partnering with nonprofits, prisons

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:40:01 EST

Moberly, Mo., turned to sheltered workshops and then prison inmates to kick off a successful recycling program.

Combustion Makes a Comeback

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:24:00 EST

Do e-waste regulations measure up?

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:19:41 EST