Novelis Invests 1.4 Million Pounds Sterling at UK Plant to Increase Recycling Of Aluminum Beverage Cans
Canada Newswire, October 10, 2005
Novelis Inc. announced today that it has completed a 1.4 million pounds Sterling ($2.5 million) infrastructure investment at its Warrington recycling plant in the United Kingdom.
Landfill Proposal Alarms Residents
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, October 10, 2005
"We knew it wouldn't be a popular thing -- it never is," said Bruce Duncan, a Mount Dora lawyer representing Lake Environmental Resources, whose principals are listed in state documents as Linwood Brannon of Winter Garden and Richard Bazinet of Eustis.
Waste Management, Vivendi CEOs Challenged to Reject Campaign Launched by Investment Firm
PR Newswire, October 6, 2005
The CEOs of Waste Management Inc. and Vivendi Universal SA have been asked to repudiate the activities of an investment firm with major holdings in both companies.
Unique Internet Site Aims to Reduce and Recycle Waste
Stratford City Gazette, October 6, 2005
The Freecycle Network reflects the notion that one person's trash is another's treasure. Freecycle is a grass-roots movement that began in the United States in 2003 and has recently spread to communities throughout Canada.
The Tokyo Electric Power Develops "Heat Island Effect Inhibition Pavement" Coal Ash Recycling Technology
Japan Corporate News, October 6, 2005
Tokyo Electric Power Co. announced on October 4 that it has developed the Japan's first "Heat Island effect inhibition pavement" technology, which recycles coal ash. It improves the sustainability of cooling effect on roads.
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation Practices the Ultimate Form of Recycling
PR Newswire, October 5, 2005
Remanufacturing is one of the ways that Detroit Diesel is helping to preserve the world's environment and natural resources. Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation's five North American centers remanufacture everything from complete diesel engines to individual components.
Organic Recycling Technologies Inc. Announces Signed Cooperative Joint Venture Contract to Build a Waste Conversion Facility in Chongqing
Business Wire, October 5, 2005
Organic Recycling Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a cooperative joint venture contract with Chongqing Jinxibeina Complete Equipment Imp & Exp. Co., a subsidiary of the Chongqing International Economic Technology Cooperative Co. to build, own, operate and transfer a waste conversion facility in Chongqing, China.
New Member Joins Board of Allied Waste
M2 Communications, October 4, 2005
Joshua J. Harris has been appointed to the Board of Directors of waste services company Allied Waste Industries Inc. effective 29 September 2005.
Waste Connections Announces Dates for Third Quarter 2005 Earnings Release and Investment Conference Presentation
Business Wire, October 4, 2005
Waste Connections, Inc. announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2005 after the close of the stock market on October 25, 2005. The Company will be hosting a conference call related to these results on October 26th at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
BOT-M’bihi Doubling Syndicate Loans to Recycling Business
Asia Pulse, October 3, 2005
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi is going after recycling businesses with high-growth prospects and is taking steps to double the number of syndicated loans that it develops for industrial waste recycling projects.
NAPCOR Reports Increase in PET Recycling Rate and Record Volume of Recycled PET Containers
Business Wire, September 29, 2005
The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) today announced a Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) recycling rate of 21.6% and a collected volume of 1.03 billion pounds for PET post consumer containers in the United States for the year ended December 31, 2004. This is the highest recycling rate for post consumer PET containers since 2001, and represents record recycled PET collection volumes.
Debate Grows as State Landfill Use Increases
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 29, 2005
For a quarter of a century, Minnesota has followed a preferred garbage hierarchy: First reduce consumption, then recycle or convert trash into energy, and, only as a last resort, throw it in a landfill. But for much of that period, the state has been going in the opposite direction: Recycling rates have plateaued or risen slightly; publicly supported waste-to-energy plants have struggled or failed, and landfill dumping has almost tripled.
China's Environment Chief Compiles Textbook on Recycling-based Economy for Local Officials
Xinhua News Agency, September 28, 2005
A textbook compiled by the head of China's environmental watchdog institution was published Wednesday for local officials to understand the recycling-based economy, a new guideline for China's economic development.
N.C. Landfill Contract Facing Questions
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 28, 2005
Despite objections and the threat of a lawsuit from officials in Chesapeake, Camden County officials will continue to pursue a deal that could lead to the largest landfill in North Carolina, County Manager Randell Woodruff said Tuesday.
Allied Waste Industries Schedules Reporting Date for Third Quarter 2005 Results
PR Newswire, September 27, 2005
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW), announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter 2005 after the close of the stock market on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 and host a conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
'Smart' Waste Containers to Roll Out Nationally
PR Newswire, September 27, 2005
Cascade Engineering today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind waste container equipped with electronic tags that will help municipalities and waste collection companies operate their waste management processes more efficiently and cost- effectively. The announcement follows the conclusion of a large-scale pilot program in the City of Philadelphia that demonstrated the effectiveness of Cascade's new container technology.
Bottled-Up Demand
Recycling Today, September 26, 2005
An aluminum container maker is planning a $70 million expansion to install capacity to make the resealable “bottle cans” now being used by some beverage companies.
SC Agency Recognizes Businesses for Recycling Efforts
Recycling Today, September 26, 2005
The South Carolina Recycling Market Development Advisory Council recognized 10 businesses and organizations for their efforts to support recycling in the state. The winners were honored at a luncheon held at the Michelin Conference Center as part of the second annual Recycling Business Forum.
India's the Master of the Recycling Game
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 25, 2005
While a lot is known about the primary producers of plastic polymers and resins, the large plastic recycling industry in the country remains in the shadows. It may come as a surprise to many but India ranks highest in the recycling of plastics worldwide. Nearly half of the total plastic produced in the country is recycled. A closer look shows how this is done.
Govt Commences Waste Conversion Project
AllAfrica, September 25, 2005
Lagos State Government in collaboration with a team of expatriates from the United States of America (USA) has begun construction work on the proposed Lagos State Organic Compost Project Plant which would convert solid wastes into fertilizers as part of its waste to wealth programme.
The Recycling of Plastic Materials is a Rapidly Developing Discipline
Business Wire, September 23, 2005
Recycling of materials is a rapidly developing discipline because of environmental awareness, the need to conserve materials and energy, and a growing demand to increase production economy. This book combines topics discussing the state of art, analysis of processes successfully implemented in industrial practice, ideas concerning production with recycling in mind, and the new research developments offering practical solutions for recycling industry and product manufacturers.
China Advocates Recycle Production in Non-ferrous Metals Sector
Sinocast, September 23, 2005
Kang Yi, director of the Nonferrous Metal Industry Association of China, recently forecasted that China's output of principal secondary nonferrous metals will reach 6.5 million tons by 2010, accounting for one third of the country's total nonferrous metal production.
China Spawns Million Ton Electronic Wastes Every Year
Xinhua Economic News, September 22, 2005
China's environment watchdog on September 22 voiced concerns over its ability to clean up electronic pollution as the Chinese dumped roughly 1.11 million tons of electronic wastes from trashed home appliance.
Chinese Body Doubts Ability to Clean up Electronic Waste
BBC Monitoring, September 22, 2005
China's environment watchdog on Thursday [22 September] voiced concerns over its ability to clean up electronic pollution as the Chinese dumped roughly 1.11m tons of electronic wastes from trashed home appliance. "We are under increasing pressure to clean up electronic pollution," said Zhong Bin, official with the State Environmental Protection Administration. "The technology is fast upgrading and the market demand is swelling."
Dell Plans Computer Recycling Event in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 22, 2005
Dell Inc.'s customer contact center in Oklahoma City will host a free computer recycling event Nov. 12, concluding a nearly two-month corporate recycling tour that includes cities in the United States, Europe and Australia.
Solid Waste Facility Managers Compete for Prize
Market Wire, September 21, 2005
Municipal solid waste facility professionals can never have enough heavy-lifting equipment for moving endless streams of refuse at their transfer stations, recycling facilities, yard-waste processing yards, MRFs, and landfills. To help lighten the workloads of solid waste professionals, MSW Management magazine has teamed up with Bobcat Company to launch MSW Management's Moving Mountains Contest, and will award a brand-new Bobcat A300 all-wheel steer loader to the solid waste facility of one of their readers.
All Other Waste Management Services Industry in the U.S.
Business Wire, September 20, 2005
This report provides a detailed analysis of the All Other Waste Management Services industry in the US, including key growth trends, the competitive environment and the key issues facing the industry.
Electronics Recycling on Upswing
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 20, 2005
Recycling for Illinois Inc. is a company that emerged from the ashes of another recycler that went bankrupt. Its goal is to make Peoria the epicenter for electronics recycling in downstate Illinois.
Governor Rendell Announces $5.2 Million In Municipal Recycling Performance Grants
PR Newswire, September 19, 2005
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced nearly $5.2 million in recycling performance grants to 62 Pennsylvania communities for their recycling efforts in 2003.
New EVP named at Allied Waste
M2 Communications, September 19, 2005
Waste services company Allied Waste Industries Inc (NYSE:AW) has named Edward A. Evans as the company's Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Organisational Development.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Aiming to Drive Greater Utilization of its Existing Recycling Assets, Announces Acquisition of Blue Mountain Recycling, LLC
PR Newswire, September 19, 2005
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional, non-hazardous solid waste services company, today announced the acquisition of Philadelphia-based Blue Mountain Recycling, LLC.
Industrial Services of America, Inc. Reports Expiration of Waste and Recycling Management Contract
Business Wire, September 16, 2005
Industrial Services of America, Inc., a leading provider of logistics management services, equipment and processes for waste, recyclable commodities and other materials, reports that The Home Depot has notified the Company that it has allowed its management contract with ISA to expire.
Schnitzer Steel Names Head of Metals Recycling Business
Business Wire, September 16, 2005
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. announced today the appointment, effective immediately, of Don Hamaker to the newly created position of President of its Metals Recycling Business, and a Vice President of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Hamaker will have lead responsibilities for all Schnitzer scrap metal recycling facilities.
Dell Offers Free Computer Recycling at Events in Select Cities around the World
Business Wire, September 15, 2005
Dell will offer free computer recycling at one-day events in select cities in the United States, Europe and Australia this fall in conjunction with the company's annual Global Community Involvement Month activities.
North China's Largest Electronic Waste Processing Center Taking Shape in TEDA Industrial Chemical Zone
PR Newswire, September 15, 2005
Tianjin Economic- Technological Development Area announced today that the management of Taiding Sci-tech Environment Protection Co. Ltd. has begun taking shape in TEDA Industrial Chemical Zone. The company is a center specializing in ''consuming''-- recycling and processing -- large amounts of electronic waste.
Johnson Controls launches two recycling processes
Plastics & Rubber Weekly, September 14, 2005
Johnson Controls has demonstrated two materials recycling processes at this week’s IAA Frankfurt Motor Show.
Metal Management Announces Support for Southern Recycling
Recycling Today, September 14, 2005
Metal Management, Inc. announced its intention to extend operational and logistical support to Southern Recycling LLC in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Johnson Controls Demonstrates How Material Recycling Solutions for Production Waste are Used in Series Production
PR Newswire Europe, September 13, 2005
Closed Loop Material Recycling Reduces Production Waste
Environmental protection and careful use of resources are primary corporate objectives for Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries.
Metal Management Announces Support for Southern Recycling
Business Wire, September 13, 2005
Metal Management, Inc. one of the nation's largest full service scrap metal recyclers, today announced its intention to extend operational and logistical support to Southern Recycling LLC in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
IBM Japan Signs Deal with Auto Recycling Promotion Center
Asia Pulse, September 13, 2005
IBM Japan Ltd. has announced a five-year Business Transformation Outsourcing (BTO) contract with Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center to transform and deliver the processes associated with the refund of the motor vehicle recycling fee to the owners of used cars exported overseas.
UK Government: New figures reveal surge in recycling
M2 Communications, September 12, 2005
Recycling of household waste has doubled in the last four years, according to new provisional figures published today by Defra. The figures show that English households recycled more than a fifth of their waste, (approaching 23%) in 2004/05. They are the first signal of recycling rates in 2004/05 which, though unaudited, provide a good indication of the level being achieved.
Where Does Your Recycled Bottle Go?
Christian Science Monitor, September 12, 2005
Plastics you recycle can take quite a journey once they leave your house. Your bottle could end up being spun into a pair of mittens worn by a child living in Japan.
San Bernardino Struggles to Dump Waste
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 9, 2005
The city can't keep up with its trash pickup. Officials are scrambling to train more drivers, ever since the county barred the city from the Colton Landfill.
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