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2011 C&D Recycling Forum: State of the Industry

During the 2011 C&D Recycling Forum, Construction & Demolition Recycling magazine shared the results of its inaugural State of the Industry Report, which appeared as an insert in the September/October 2011 issue.

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U.S. Recovered Paper Consumption is Flat in August

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), Washington, D.C., says domestic consumption of recovered fiber for August 2011 was 2.56 million tons, a 6 percent drop from August 2010. The figures for this August are essentially the same as July 2011’s domestic consumption figures.

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Wastequip Launches New Self-Contained Compactor

Wastequip , Charlotte, N.C., has introduced its, 4-yard, self-contained compactor. The compactor features a charge box that is twice the size of traditional 2-yard self-contained compactors, while using up to 65 percent less electricity

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Onsite Electronics Recycling Earns e-Stewards Certification

Stockton, Calif.-based Onsite Electronics Recycling has announced that it has been certified to the e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronic Equipment

RockTenn Expanding Corporate Headquarters

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced that RockTenn , based in Norcross, Ga., is investing $5 million to expand its corporate headquarters and add 500 jobs. “RockTenn expanding its corporate headquarters here is big news, not only because 500 new jobs will be created, but also because this top Fortune 500 company has chosen Georgia as the best place to keep doing business for years to come,” says Deal.

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RockTenn Expanding Corporate Headquarters

Envipco Enters German Market

Envipco Holding N.V ., a Dutch company that provides recycling systems and solutions to the beverage and retail industries, has announced the first commercial order of its compactor technology in Europe. Envipco Automaten GmbH, a subsidiary of Envipco Holding N.V, has received an order from a German retail group for 500 compactors based on its new technology.

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Envipco Enters German Market

Bottle Recycling Plan Is Left at the Curb

When Coca-Cola Co. opened a new recycling plant here in January 2009, it trumpeted it as a centerpiece in its goal to recycle all of the plastic bottles that hold its drinks

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Bottle Recycling Plan Is Left at the Curb

China Closes 583 Lead Battery Plants

A total of 583 lead battery manufacturing plants in China have been closed after government authorities conducted a series of inspections earlier this year in an effort to reduce heavy metal pollution. In a statement, China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) says a total of 1,930 lead battery production, assembly and recycling plants have been inspected as of July 2010. Of these plants, 252 were given permission to continue operating and 80 were still under construction.

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New York Law to Encourage Sale of Aluminum Bottles

The Aluminum Association, Arlington, Va., has announced its support of the New York State Legislature on its passage of a bill that will permit the sale of aluminum bottles in the state. The bill, signed by Gov

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