On the road to 65 percent-plus diversion
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The article describes a three-stream solid waste source separation program in operation on Canada's Prince Edward Island. The program features a cart-based collection process and centralized composting facilities. Waste that requires incineration fuels a district heating system.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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Improving markets for recycled products
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A program in Washington's Puget Sound region helps manufacturers find buyers for the products they make from recycled content. The program, called LinkUp, recycles rubber, plastics, rock, concrete, glass, wood wastes, and agricultural residuals.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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Improving clay soils with compost in western Colorado: Grand Junction's solid waste management methods have a strong foundation and a solid future
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A solid waste disposal program in Grand Junction, Colorado, is described. Solid wastes are composted and added to the region's clay soils to improve their physical and chemical characteristics.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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