Implementing a low cost program
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Curbside recycling service based on long-term concerns for the environment, rather than immediate garbage disposal, is being administered in Loveland, Colorado at the request of its residents. This new method of recycling was initiated by Mick Mercer, Streets and Solid Waste Manager. The Loveland Solid Waste Division, is a self supported service funded by the taxes from residents to reduce the cost of recycling and disposal of wastes. The method includes new features such as collecting the garbage bins by special trucks, and separate bins for newspapers and hard materials like glass, steel, and aluminium.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1993
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Turning residuals into bioproducts
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Agricultural wastes can now be turned to marketable industrial products. Companies across the US are transforming agricultural residuals into many products. Biomass Products Inc, for instance, are compressing the residuals into SunFuel, a fuel log and pellet. Wood Recycling Inc is processing wood fiber into doors, sheetrock, ceiling tiles and other construction materials. Novon Products of Morris Plains, NJ are engaged in the manufacture of starch-based plastics. These include forks and knives, golf tees and packaging material that are all made from corn and potatoes.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1992
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The dual bin system and other initiatives
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Thousands of dollars for disposal costs are saved as employee participation is enthusiastically gained by the recyclingprograms instituted by the Bell Communications Research Inc and the Ausbury Park Press. Bellcore's wastes, coming mostly from offices, are disposed by a dual can system. Polystyrene plates and cups and fluorescent tubes are recycled. Ausbury Pressdisposes its printing waste by recycling newsprint and cardboards. The company has also institruted several waste reduction policies.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1992
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