The Waste Biz: Shingle Recycling An Option For Roofing Contractors
Replacing a roof creates a lot of waste; a shingle recycling program from Owens Corning provides an alternative to the landfill for this material.
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Replacing a roof creates a lot of waste; a shingle recycling program from Owens Corning provides an alternative to the landfill for this material.
Is a plastic to oil waste recovery program really an example of the circular economy? Dow Chemical thinks so; some activist organizations disagree.
The e-waste stream is growing: what are the costs and opportunities created by the increasing amount of electronic waste we create?
Is fake wool made from slaughterhouse wastes like bones and ligaments too creepy for most people? Or would they get past it?
After four years of hearings and court battles, Ameren Missouri will move ahead with a planned coal ash landfill in Franklin County, Missouri.
Can an ongoing program of consumer education on the importance & benefits of recycling increase rates? At least one expert thinks it’s key…
New York City is exploring the option of adding wi-fi hotspot capability to the nearly 200 Bigbelly smart trash cans its already deployed in Manhattan.
What does it cost you to dispose of your company’s old electronics irresponsibly? More than you might think… This week’s Waste Biz.
A new company in Portland, OR, is getting into the insulated concrete forms business, which means more Styrofoam kept out of the landfill.
A new report reviews the health & safety records of recyclers, and shows that these companies have work to do on this front.
Tired of picking up other people’s dog poop? A Tennessee company has created technology that allows communities to pinpoint offenders.
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.
Waste industry leaders agree: the recycling business needs fixing! A service model is one possibility; a market of committed buyers is another.