Mixing it up: MRF designs around single stream recycling

Article Abstract:

The value of recycling depends greatly on the extent of sorting among the waste materials as well as the quantity of materials being processed. The former requirement entails the tiresome separation of paper wastes from food and beverage containers. However, technological innovations have made possible the processing of mixed waste. These mechanical sorting systems need vast amounts of refuse so as to make them economically profitable. The growing trend of regionalized waste management programs augers well for this format.

Innovations, Refuse and refuse disposal, Waste disposal

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Reinventing municipal recycling in America

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The success made by RecylceBank which helped municipalities in Philadelphia and many other countries to increase recycle recovery rates is discussed. The project used tools of corporate advertising and marketing to get people to collect and recycle items like mixed paper, cardboard, plastic beverage containers, glass and metal food containers by offering credit and discount coupons with stores in their communities.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Company business management, Resource recovery facilities

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Comparing recycling programs in major U.S. cities

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Research on solid waste recycling programs is presented, categorized by metropolitan area, method of collection, total number of households, tons of municipal solid waste, and management budget. Successful programs are marked by public outreach and education, and high density service territories.

Statistical Data Included, Evaluation, Statistics, Demographic aspects, Municipal services, Sanitary engineering

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