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U.S. Temporarily Exempts Tariffs on Plastic Straws, Other Chinese Products
2019-09-23 10:00:00| Waste Age
Documents report that the exemptions stem from more than 1,100 exclusion requests made by companies and other entities in the U.S.
Category: Energy and Environment
E-Stewards Announces New E-recycling Standard
2019-09-23 10:00:00| Waste Age
The new version is designed to be shorter, simpler and less prescriptive while retaining and improving performance in data security.
Category: Energy and Environment
Mid America Launches Quality Initiative for Paperboard Industry
2019-09-23 10:00:00| Waste Age
The initiative focuses on tracking and increasing the value of the recycling waste streams generated by large commercial printers and paperboard converters.
Category: Energy and Environment
Woman Settles for $3.7M After Being Struck by NYC Refuse Truck
2019-09-23 10:00:00| Waste Age
Since the crash, Violetta Diamante has undergone four surgeries and has been unable to continue working as a paralegal.
Category: Energy and Environment
GM and MIT Solve Announce Circular Economy Challenge Winners
2019-09-23 10:00:00| Waste Age
The challenge seeks solutions enabling increased production of renewable and recyclable raw materials for products and packaging.
Category: Energy and Environment
Breaking Down PFAS with NWRAs Anne Germain
2019-09-23 10:00:00| Waste Age
Episode 25: A conversation with Anne Germain, NWRAs vice president of technical and regulatory affairs, on the potential impacts of PFAS.
Category: Energy and Environment
Allentown, Pa., Rezones Waste Incinerator Site
2019-09-23 10:00:00| Waste Age
According to city documents, the move will allow more intense industrial usages and development options.
Category: Energy and Environment
Greene County, N.C., Adopts Recycling Proclamation
2019-09-23 10:00:00| Waste Age
The measure aims to decrease the number of contaminants from being placed in recycling bins that compromise the quality of materials.
Category: Energy and Environment
Pennsylvania Conducts Waste, Recycling Composition Study
2019-09-20 10:05:00| Waste Age
The study is expected to help DEP adjust its funding and prioritize grant programs.
Tags: study pennsylvania waste compositionCategory: Energy and Environment
ISRI: Study Shows Recycling Industry Still a Force in U.S. Economy
2019-09-20 10:00:00| Waste Age
The study found that in 2019, 164,154 jobs are being directly supported by the recycling and brokerage operations of the scrap industry in the U.S.
Tags: us study shows industryCategory: Energy and Environment