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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.

The Waste Biz: Is Plastic To Oil A Step Forward For The Circular Economy?

Is a plastic to oil waste recovery program really an example of the circular economy? Dow Chemical thinks so; some activist organizations disagree.

The Waste Biz: The Costs – And Opportunities – Of E-Waste

The e-waste stream is growing: what are the costs and opportunities created by the increasing amount of electronic waste we create?

The Waste Biz: Would Your Wear “Wool” Made From Slaughterhouse Waste?

Is fake wool made from slaughterhouse wastes like bones and ligaments too creepy for most people? Or would they get past it?

The Waste Biz: Consumer Education Key To Raising Recycling Rate

Can an ongoing program of consumer education on the importance & benefits of recycling increase rates? At least one expert thinks it’s key…

The Waste Biz: Need A Wi-Fi Hotspot? Find a Trash Can…

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.

The Waste Biz: Those Old Electronics Can Create A Liability For Your Company

What does it cost you to dispose of your company’s old electronics irresponsibly? More than you might think… This week’s Waste Biz.

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.

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.