Recycling
Recycling is the process of turning used materials into new products to prevent waste and reduce pollution and consumption of natural resources. The articles in this section look at recycling efforts and programs by different companies. They also discuss the uses for recycled materials.
Plastic Bag Bans ‘Present Hidden Environmental, Economic Costs’
Plastic bag bans incur hidden economic and environmental costs that are "virtually ignored," according to conservative think tank the National Center for Policy Analysis.
More than ...
Super Bowl Host Committee Prez Talks Sustainability
Super Bowl Host Committee President Allison Melangton discusses recycling efforts at the stadium and other sustainability efforts.
Intertek, Fost Plus Launch Packaging Life-Cycle Tool
Intertek, a provider of quality and safety services to businesses, and Beligian nonprofit Fost Plus have developed a packaging life-cycle analysis tool.
Pack4ecodesign offers guidelines for eco-friendly ...
Office Depot Recycling Earnings up 37%; CO2 Down 11%
In 2010 Office Depot earned $2.43 million from recycling, up 37% from 2009, according to its 2011 Corporate Citizenship Report.
The company, which has ...
Range Rover Evoque and Sustainable Design
Kasia Boryczko, Sustainability Engineer for the Range Rover Evoque, explains how the Evoque demonstrates efficiencies and responsible design.
Retailers Shrink Stores to Save Energy, Report Finds
Big-box retailers are gravitating towards smaller stores and distribution centers as they seek to reduce energy use, create transportation efficiencies and support communities, according to ...
Albe Zakes Discusses TerraCycle’s Retailer Recycling Program
Beyondtheline.org interview with Albe Zakes, the 25 year-old Global VP, Media at TerraCycle, Inc., an'upcycling' company, which converts waste materials into ...
Crown Holdings Cuts Direct GHGs 8%
Crown Holdings, a leading supplier of cans and other metal packaging products to consumer marketing companies, cuts its direct greenhouse gas emissions by ...
GM’s John Bradburn Talks Waste Reduction
John Bradburn, GM's manager of waste reduction efforts, talks about how GM's landfill-free projects relate to real world situations.
UT Employees Kick the Can
The University of Texas is testing a program to reduce waste ...
Policy & Enforcement Briefing: Marine Protection, Clean Water Act, NYC Recycling, Keystone XL
The Obama administration announced an ocean-protection strategy that outlines steps for federal agencies to meet the goals of a 2010 executive order. Elements of ...
GM Sets Energy, Carbon, Water Goals in First Report as New Firm
The General Motors Company has committed to reduce its facilities' energy intensity and carbon intensity by 20 percent, and water intensity by 15 percent, ...
DuPont Business Innovations Achieves Zero to Landfill Status
Chemical sciences firm DuPont has achieved zero to landfill status in its Building Innovations arm.
After three years of effort, the “Drive to Zero” program has ...
World’s Largest Metal Recycler Ordered to Stop Discharges
The world's largest metals and electronics recycler, Sims Metal Management, has been illegally discharging PCBs, mercury, lead, copper and zinc into San Francisco ...
Recyclers Arrested, Charged with Stealing Plastic
Los Angeles police made three arrests at two recycling businesses after discovering over $250,000 worth of stolen plastic containers, according to the county ...
Green Fleet Briefing: GM Fire Response, Ford Bottle Fabric, EV Council, Gas Fueling Stations
General Motors has announced changes to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevy Volt, in response to a government ...
Vegas CES Showcase for ecoATM
An ecoATM kiosk (pictured) that rewards users for recycling their unwanted electronic equipment with cash or store vouchers will be on display at the International ...
eBay Green Manager Caitlin Bristol at Project Green Challenge
Caitlin Bristol, managaer of eBay Green & Sustainability, speaks at Project Green Challenge
Rain Garden at Marymount University
With the help of the Dominion Foundation, faculty and students have planted a rain garden at MU's main campus to help ...
Sustainable Packaging Briefing: Defra Recycling Targets, Polyden Folien, Cardia Bioplastics, Seattle Bag Ban
The UK Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has introduced proposals for tougher packaging recycling targets to stop 400,000 tons going to landfill by ...
