Maine’s Artas Designs takes used materials like reclaimed wood, and turns them into design studio quality furnishings for a variety of commercial clients.
Category: Business
The Waste Biz: New Player In The Insulated Concrete Forms Business
A new company in Portland, OR, is getting into the insulated concrete forms business, which means more Styrofoam kept out of the landfill.
The Waste Biz: Recyclers Need To Focus On Worker Safety, Health
A new report reviews the health & safety records of recyclers, and shows that these companies have work to do on this front.
The Waste Biz: A High-Tech Solution To Dog Poop
Tired of picking up other people’s dog poop? A Tennessee company has created technology that allows communities to pinpoint offenders.
The Waste Biz: Goodyear To Incorporate Rice Husk Ash Into Tires
After two years of testing, Goodyear will start sourcing silica extracted from rice husk ash for tires made in China. Plus, recycling fishing nets into carpet.
Norfolk Entrepreneur Wants To Bring Architectural Salvage, Upcycling Market To Arts District
Entrepreneur George Arbogust wants to open a market and gallery in Norfolk, Virginia’s Arts District dedicated to architectural salvage and upcycled works.
The Waste Biz: How To Fix The Recycling Business
Waste industry leaders agree: the recycling business needs fixing! A service model is one possibility; a market of committed buyers is another.
Electronic Waste Recycling Meets Job Training: Substation33
Australian social enterprise Substation33 addresses electronic waste recycling by training disadvantaged people in proper disassembly and processing.
The Waste Biz: Turning Agricultural Waste Into Packaging
Two German companies have developed a process for turning agricultural waste of all types into packaging: this week’s Waste Biz run-down.
Recycling Juice Pouches Into Big Value
Companies like Terracycle and As You Sow are creating solutions for recycling juice pouches, which have become a major waste stream.
The Waste Biz: French Supermarkets Can No Longer Destroy Edible Food
France just passed a law banning destruction of edible food by larger supermarkets, and the Minnesota Twins are going all compostable with cups and plates.
The Waste Biz: Restaurant Food Waste Management Technology Receives Seed Funding
British startup Winnow has created technology for food waste management, and received $900,000 in seed funding. Plus, recycling plastic at Dell.
These Sisters Recycle Bikes For Sale, Charity
Raina and Zaina Kanaan recycle bikes into customized sets of wheels, and, in the process, raise money for bicycles for children living in refugee camps.