Losing ground

Article Abstract:

Polyethylene, also known as #1 PET, is being produced more than it is recycled, causing a shortage in the recycling of various products, especially soft drink bottles. Many companies must get approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when producing their products. One company that has done well in meeting FDA standards is Coca-Cola, which incorporates high amounts of recyclabe material in their bottles. Steps are being taken to increase the recycling of #1 PET products.

Canned & Bottled Soft Drinks, Soft Drink Manufacturing, Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing, Bottled and canned soft drinks, Pollutants produced & recycled, Plastics materials and resins, Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities, Food & Drug Administration, Regulation of agricultural marketing, Polyethylene, Soft drinks, Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta, Georgia), KO

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Making electronic recycling connections

Article Abstract:

The business of recycling computer and electronic components is still in its early stages, mainly because many people do not see the profitability in the endeavor. However, recycling these components is seen to be more practical in the long run as 14 million to 20 million computers are disposed annually. In the next years, recyclers would face the challenge of creating more profitable strategies and convincing the public of the need to recycle electronics.

Recovery Systems NEC

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Limits to the commingled mix

Article Abstract:

Techniques for processing commingled recyclables have been improved through a series of mechanical and technological steps, but only for certain commodities, such as paper, plastic containers, food and beverage cans, glass jars and bottles. For instance, Waste Management has installed automated equipment at its transfer station in San Leandro, CA, to increase the variety of materials that can be accepted by the facility and make the process economical.

Municipal Solid Waste Recvry, Recycling

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