Plastic recycling news articles 
Climate Change Minister encourages skills for the Green Deal and launches The Green Deal Skills Alliance
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker recently launched a partnership to ensure the UK has the right skills to implement the Green Deal, the government’s flagship policy to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The Green Deal aims to enable private firms to offer consumers energy improvements to their homes, communities and businesses at no upfront cost and to recoup payments as a charge in instalments on the energy bill. The Green Deal... [more]
Optimistic outlook for UNTHA UK in 2012
Industry experts at shredding technology leader UNTHA UK have predicted strong performance for 2012, not just for the company but for the entire recycling and waste management sector. Here, UNTHA UK managing director Chris Oldfield shared his forecasts for the year ahead, and explained what he’s got in store for one of the industry’s freshest brands. “2011 was the year that more and more organisations really started taking their approach to... [more]
Recycling becomes easier with Krushr
Krushr is designed with the aim to take the hard work out of recycling. The Recycling Guide states that 9 out of 10 people would recycle more if it were easier. It enables for the easy storing and storing of rubbish and recycling in one convenient place. Krushr is a unique range of units that allow you to easily sort, crush and reduce your recycling volume by up to 75%. Vic Sinclair, buyer for large appliances at John Lewis says, "With the b... [more]
Eco-innovators UK recycling businesses will receive dedicated funds
Following the launch of the new Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAP) by the EU, there are subsidies, training and funding available to businesses driving products, techniques, services or processes which are environmentally sound ? i.e. they aim at the prevention or reduction of environmental impacts or contribute to the optimal use of resources. Eco-innovators are expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to use resources such as water ... [more]
Getting to know the UNTHA VR series shredder
After 40 years in the industry, many organisations would find it difficult to maintain an innovative edge. Yet renowned for pioneering developments within the shredding technology marketplace, UNTHA has managed to continuously design and manufacture new and exciting machinery throughout the decades. The key driving force behind the invention of all UNTHA shredders is, ‘what do clients want’? This was certainly the case when UNTHA introduced t... [more]
Other Plastic recycling news and reviews
Plastic recycling popular in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- The renewal of plastic recycling in Bradley County two years ago seems to be booming, according to county and waste management officials.
School kids urge Crayola to rethink recycling
A group of California grade school students wants Crayola to start a recycling program for spent plastic markers, but the company doesn't appear ready to make such a move.About 40 students at Sun Valley ...
Suburban pilot program basis of proposed statewide plastic recycling
All those plastic shopping bags you use at the grocery store either go to landfills, blow away in the wind or end up at recycling plants, and Illinois lawmakers are using a suburban recycling program to push for a similar one statewide. "When we have the industries step forward and try to do something on a statewide basis ... it's a good thing," said Crystal Lake Republican Rep. Mike Tryon.
Calif. schoolchildren urge Crayola to develop recycling options for used-up plastic markers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A group of California grade school students wants Crayola to start a recycling program for spent plastic markers, but the company doesn't appear ready to make such a move.
Garb Oil & Power Corp. announces creation of new recycling division to consult on General (wood, paper, plastic, steel ...
SALT LAKE CITY, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Garb Oil & Power Corporation (USOTC: GARB). Garb Oil & Power Corporation announces the creation of Resource Protection Systems LLC, our new consulting division. ...
Statement From American Progressive Bag Alliance Regarding Plastic Bag And Film Recycling Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois General Assembly's Environmental Health Committee is today hearing testimony regarding the Plastic Bag and Film Recycling Act (S.B. 3442). ...
JagSmart introduces plastic recycling at USA
The University of South Alabama, in partnership with the student-led Sustainability Council, announced Friday an expansion of the USA's plastic bottle recycling program. The announcement comes in advance of Sunday's global Earth Day holiday, which was founded to increase awareness and appreciation of the Read more...
Recycling 101
A worker at the Waste Management recycling center in Sparks separates items Nov. 4 that can’t be recycled. / RGJ What you can recycle curbside: » Aluminum, steel and tin. Remove any lids. You don't have to remove labels. Aerosol cans must be empty.
Action Line: Are grocery stores required to accept plastic bags for recycling?
Yes, it is required by state law
Legislation would encourage plastic bag recycling
A shopper with a plastic bag leaves Nena Do It Best Hardware in Peoria on Thursday. An Illinois House committee approved legislation Wednesday that would create a statewide standard for recycling plastic bags.
