Paper and cardboard recycling news articles 
High-density housing is not an insurmountable barrier to Londoners recycling more of their waste
The presence of lots of flats and estates is a specific challenge to improving recycling performance, typically because of a lack of space for storage and difficulty transporting materials to collection points. 'Waste not, want not', a new report by the London Assembly’s Environment Committee, says that, while high-density housing does affect recycling performance, it does not necessarily prevent a borough from being able to recycle more waste... [more]
Verdo Renewables' wood pellets reduces Mhor businesses' previous dependence on oil and electricity
The Mhor group of businesses is a family run operation located in the Trossachs and first National Park of Scotland. The business comprises a hotel, restaurants, a fishmongers and fish and chip shop, a tea room, a 2000 acre farm and a bakery with the UK’s first installed wood pellet oven. Verdo Renewables has been appointed preferred wood fuel supplier by the Mhor group of businesses. The contract involves the supply of wood pellets, bulk and... [more]
If Government is serious about achieving a zero waste economy we need to focus on quality and quantity of recycled materials
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) produced its State of the Nation: Waste report in January. ICE has now welcomed the Government’s waste policy review but called for a move out of the rhetoric and into action. Chair of ICE’s Waste and Resources Management Panel Phil Butler said: “Government’s commitment to a resource efficient economy that will unlock the true value of our waste is to be commended; however it is crucial that we now see ... [more]
UK Government needs to raise awareness of recycling targets
A recent survey by Riverside Waste Machinery has revealed that only 29.6% of respondents feel the Government is taking enough action to raise awareness about the UK’s waste and recycling targets. Riverside managing director Chris Oldfield was keen to understand what the viewpoint was amongst general members of the public. When analysing the results from the 1955 individuals polled, he feels this demonstrates that education remains a crucial is... [more]
RWM and Futuresource recycling and waste management events merge in 2011
Having both excelled as stand-alone exhibitions over the years, RWM and Futuresource have announced they will join forces for the very first time in only a few months. Emap and CIWM’s decision to bring together two of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management events marks a positive step for the industry, believes Riverside Waste Machinery’s managing director Chris Oldfield. “The waste management calendar is peppered with numerous impor... [more]
Other Paper and cardboard recycling news and reviews
Marple recycling yard waste, equipment and paper
Despite the lack of spring weather, Marple residents are engaged in spring cleaning.
Firefighters battle ‘large-scale’ blaze at cardboard recycling plant
Firefighters are working to put out a major fire at a Scarborough cardboard recycling plant.
Anchorage Edges Closer to Glass Recycling Solution
Compared to just a few years ago it's easier recycle in Anchorage. Since 2008, curbside recycling of paper, cardboard and plastics has spread throughout the municipality. And there are drop-off locations for other things from construction materials to electronics. But there's one thing that people can't recycle that they used to be able to: glass. KSKA's Daysha Eaton looks into what's holding up ...
Sylva's Jackson Paper is state's largest cardboard recycler
“The Mountaineer” was installed in 1927 and still rolls out cardboard at Jackson Paper. / Special to the Citizen-Times SYLVA — Surrounded by mountains whose woods and waters were once sacrificed for industrial products a century ago, the old mill at Jackson Paper Manufacturing Co. has grown greener with the times, recycling the old into new and reclaiming its waste.
Arrow Refuse To Offer Curbside Recycling In Juneau
The state-regulated company that collects garbage in Juneau will start offering curbside recycling next month. Arrow Refuse plans to pick up comingled materials, including paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastics, but not glass. Customers can opt-in to the service for $3.11 a month.
Tulsa's new recycling system to be simple and effective, city officials say
Tulsa's recyclables are expected to increase from 2,400 tons to 29,000 tons per year under the new trash and recycling system set to launch Oct. 1.
Paper Shredding Business Expands
A new document shredding and processing plant has opened up in Rapid City. Badger State Recovery Incorporated offers confidential document shredding along with fluorescent light recycling services.
UOI preps for new equipment to arrive
Unlimited Opportunities, Inc., a local 501(c)3, is steadily recovering from a devastating fire that destroyed their operations base on Feb. 2. In a warehouse that formerly housed Orscheln Farm & Home Supply, two balers compact paper, cardboard and textiles in preparation for recycling. These balers, the only industrial grade equipment now in the warehouse, were funded by the scrap metal that lay ...
Farmington's new recycling center opening on June 4
FARMINGTON — Recycling in the Four Corners is about to look a whole lot prettier. Waste Management, the company that runs Farmington's curbside recycling and sanitation service, is nearly done with its brand new recycling center and the building is enormous.
Another Huron Twp. recycling site scrapped
Erie County officials plan to scrap yet another robust recycling center. read more
