In efforts to produce higher quality end products as a direct result of China’s National Sword waste and recycling policy, ALL Massachusetts recycling plants have ceased accepting food and beverage cartons. Food and beverage cartons are paper-based containers in refrigerated and non-refrigerated areas of food markets. Food and beverage cartons are commonly used for milk, […]
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What is Recycling Contamination?
With the news from China’s new crackdown on recycling, the topic of recycling contamination has popped up. But what is recycling contamination? To put it simply, it’s when unacceptable items are put into recycling containers such as food, liquids, and plastic bags. Many communities have been struggling to keep up with the rising recycling costs […]
Glass Recycling is Becoming a Major Issue for New England Communities
Several New England communities are running into issues with their ability to recycle glass. The sudden closure of a glass bottle manufacturing plant in Milford, MA, has brought the issue to light for the area, as glass’s weight and decline in value over the years means there are fewer end-markets for regional glass. You can […]
Transforming Landfills into Solar Farms
Four sites are generating a total of 14.5 megawatts of renewable solar energy. In partnership with two project developers, Waste Management recently completed the installation of four solar farms on closed landfill sites in the state of Massachusetts. In total, the sites are now generating 14.5 megawatts (MW) of energy, enough to power 3,000 homes. […]