Why a Deal Between Indianapolis and Covanta Hit a Legal Roadblock
City officials in Indianapolis, Ind., thought they had a great deal with a waste-to-energy firm until a state appeals court effectively said, “Not so fast.” read more on Waste360
Upcoming R2 Training Webinars
Intro to R2 A 90 minute overview of the R2 Standard requirements, and the steps and costs of certification. Those new to R2 should start here. No charge to attend. To register, please click on the desired webinar date. Wednesday, May 4 10:00am - 11:30am CDT Wednesday, May 18 10:00am ...
Please send us your ideas for potential changes to the R2 Standard
From the R2 Update Newsletter The R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is reviewing the R2:2013 Standard and identifying potential revisions for further consideration. As an ANSI accredited standards developer, SERI seeks the opinions of all interested parties regarding potential revisions to the standard. If you have potential revisions you would ...
Low Commodities Prices Strike Again
The price of commodities isn’t getting any higher, and the waste and recycling industry is still feeling the blow from the low costs. read more on Waste360
Latest news stories from E-Scrap News: Our top five stories from April
Our top five stories from April By Editorial Staff, E-Scrap News May 4, 2016 read more on Resource Recycling aggregator
Latest news stories from E-Scrap News: Firm expands recycling of e-scrap plastics
Firm expands recycling of e-scrap plastics By Editorial Staff, E-Scrap News April 28, 2016 read more on Resource Recycling aggregator
Inside America’s Battle with E-Waste
The world of e-waste recycling is feeling the burn. read more on Waste360
You probably have a drawer full of them – why can’t we crack battery recycling?
Research indicates up to half of all EU countries could fall short of this year’s target to recycle 45% of waste batteries The directive forces manufacturers to cut their use of the most toxic battery ingredients, such as mercury and cadmium. Continue reading...on Recycling | The Guardian
MBA Polymers Producing Plastics from E-Waste
Plastics recycling and technology company MBA Polymers has started what it says it the first commercial production line in the world manufacturing post-consumer PC/ABS pellets from shredded e-waste. PC/ABS — a blend of polycarbonate (PC) with acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) — is used in a huge range of electronic products such ...
How Manufacturers Can Maximize Environmental Sustainability
Private corporations can — and should — take the lead in helping the US achieve its emissions reductions goals under the Paris climate agreement, writes Tensie Whelan, director of the Center for Sustainable Business at NYU Stern School of Business, in a Fortune column. Companies produce the vast majority of ...
