Closing the loop, ton by ton
Article Abstract:
Recycling may be environentally wise but may still be quite economically unviable as demonstrated by the higher prices of recycled contents commodities than virgin products. Nevertheless, some sectors of the industry are bent on their participation with the buy recycled program such as McDonald's Corp's 140 million tons recycled content purchasing program in 1991 which was seen as successful because it did not jeopardize quality standards and competitive pricing. Other efforts to help the buy recycled program can also be made both by individual consumers and companies.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1993
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Recycling vs. environmental politics
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Analysis conducted by Frost & Sullivan, a marketing and research firm, on the economic aspects of environmentally responsible waste management systems in the US shows that waste recovery, recycling, and composting are economically sound issues. Surveys indicate that the citizens are concerned about pollution and want a healthy environment. The Congress needs to show more concern, and local governments should handle solid waste issues.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1996
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New age collections
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Issues concerning the old waste separation methods and the new single-stream collection methods are discussed.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2000
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