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New E Recycle Center In Georgetown Kentucky
A new state of the art recycler has opened its doors in Georgetown Ky. Global Environmental Services (GES)is in a 70000 sq.ft. super secure building. Montored by several infra red cameras, and layers of electronic security. GES has an on site hard drive shredder, and employs 15 people. Geared for total security for its clients GES now works with several OEM in the electronic industry. One of the ...
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Subaru of America helps dogs and puppies find homes at the pilots N Paws gulf coast rescue flyway September 18
WHAT: Subaru of America, Inc. goes to the dogs in New Orleans, helping rescue hundreds of shelter animals that were surrendered due to the struggling Gulf Coast economy. During the Pilots N Paws Gulf Coast Rescue Flyway, 114 pilots and co-pilots flying 58 private airplanes will transport as many as 500 animals to receiving shelters as far away as New Jersey. Subaru supports this massive rescue ...
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Industry approves of Spelman`s waste policy review
Industry figures have welcomed the Government’s decision to undertake a review of waste policy, announced by the environment secretary Caroline Spelman last week. The waste review will focus on creating a zero-waste economy, increasing public awareness about waste, focusing more on commercial and industrial waste, reducing retailers’ food waste and packaging and central government ...
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IceTech Plans for Upcoming Tradeshows
With 4 trade shows to get ready for, October is a busy month for IceTech America! From molds to packaging, we will be displaying dry ice blasting as a best practice at all stages of manufacturing. Annual Blow Molding Conference Our first October show is the Annual Blow Molding Conference in Chicago, IL. Taking place October 6th and 7th, this show features guests from all sectors of packaging and ...
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Proclamation of the one Mil Lb challenge in Bexar County, TX
Congratulation Jay Cox – Business Development Manager of Advanced Technology Recycling (San Antonio) on your receipt from Tommy Adkisson, County Commissioner, Precinct 4 in Bexar County, Texas. Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR, or AT Recycle) is an R2 and ISO 14001 certified nationwide electronics recycling company with five sites nationwide, including three sites in Illinois (Pontiac, ...
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Subaru named Heal the bay corporate `superhealer` of the year
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it has been selected by the Heal the Bay organization as its 2010 Corporate "Superhealer." Heal the Bay is a nonprofit that uses science, education, community action and advocacy to improve water quality and protect marine life in the Santa Monica Bay. Subaru, a company that already utilizes zero-landfill plants for all of its car production, has worked ...
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IKEA raises recycling awareness
Furniture retailer IKEA has partnered with waste management firm Viridor in a bid to raise recycling awareness among its employees in order to try and achieve zero waste to landfill. The Recycle for IKEA training and awareness programme was launched on May 28 at the retailer’s distribution centre in Peterborough with a roadshow organised by Viridor to highlight how important recycling is in ...
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Sunny Delight Beverages Co. plants achieve zero waste to landfill
The Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SDBC) announced today that all six of its manufacturing sites have already reached their sustainability goal of sending zero waste to landfills by 2013. This goal was achieved by the company's Anaheim, Calif.; Littleton, Mass.; and Mataro, Spain plants in 2009 -- four years ahead of schedule -- its South Brunswick, N.J. and Atlanta, Ga. plants earlier this year, ...
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Asda store set to send zero waste to landfill
Retail store Asda has reiterated its pledge to send zero waste to landfill from its store in Bootle, Merseyside. Asda is working with Veolia Environmental Services to divert all its waste away from landfill. The store opened in October last year and previously diverted 99% of its operational waste away from landfill (see MRW story). Asda has now removed the store’s waste compactor and has ...
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California Schools to Celebrate America Recycles Day with a Million Pound E-Waste Challenge
As part of a statewide effort to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15th, California public and private schools will offer a viable solution for communities to rid their homes and businesses of electronic waste in an environmentally safe and responsible manner. As schools are faced with budget cuts and programs that are underfunded, this challenge is set to raise over $100,000 for school. ...
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Benefits of Beston Automatic Waste Segregation Machine
The newer automatic waste segregation machines are great and might be depended upon to sort out trash using the best automated processes. In case you have the most up-to-date technology in play, you're able to realize that the trash has become sorted appropriately. Naturally, these waste sorting machines (planta de clasificación de residuos) are highly relied on in terms of recycling. When ...
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MPC partners with EAC to create jobs for veterans
MPC, a leader in IT and electronics asset management, disposition and remarketing, has partnered with RESOURCE/Employment Action Center (EAC) and its Jobs for Veterans program. The program, funded by the Department of Labor, focuses on “Green Careers” and aims to prepare recently discharged military personnel for civilian workplaces. “We are always looking for great people to ...
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Eaton Honors 39 Facilities for Achieving Zero Waste-to-Landfill
Power management company Eaton in 2013 reduced its landfilled wastes by about 18 percent, or 4,900 metric tons, as part of a global zero waste-to-landfill program. During World Environment Month in June, Eaton is honoring 39 manufacturing facilities around the globe that have achieved this milestone. Since 2010, these facilities have eliminated a combined total of 2,750 metric tons of waste ...
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The Automated Waste Segregation Machine Is A Huge Deal For Companies
Waste segregation machines (segregacion de residuos) are crucial to many people facilities that handle lots of trash. They turn trash into treasure, plus they set their sights on not allowing much if some of the waste making it for the landfill. The full zero landfill target is an important deal these days, but it's not so very easy to make that happen. There should be a great sorting process ...
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Smurfit Kappa Recycling gives Argos a helping hand
Packaging recycler Smurfit Kappa Recycling is working with retail giant Argos to help the chain work achieve its ‘zero waste’ to landfill target. Smurfit Kappa Recycling has been working with Argos since September 2006 to divert more than 30,000 tonnes of cardboard and soft plastic waste from landfill. In 2005, Argos set itself a target of achieving zero waste to landfill by 2010. Argos stores ...
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Caterpillar facilities achieve Zero waste to landfill in 2010
PEORIA, IL- In line with Caterpillar Inc.’s global commitment to sustainable development, two Caterpillar facilities achieved zero waste to landfill in 2010. The Caterpillar Remanufacturing & Components Division United Kingdom Hose Assembly (UKHA) plant in Leicester, England and the Caterpillar Logistics Services (Cat Logistics) Desford, England operations have reached 100-percent ...
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What Benefits Are Enjoyed When Choosing The Very Best Automatic Waste Segregation Machine?
The newer automatic waste segregation machine is great and can be depended upon to sort out trash using the best automated processes. Once you have the most up-to-date technology in play, you're in a position to know that the trash has been sorted appropriately. Naturally, these waste sorting machines are highly depended on when it comes to recycling. When garbage is sorted appropriately, less ...
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Streamlining Processes to Build an Efficient Waste Business
Westminster Waste, based in the heart of London, have carried out major upgrades of their processing plant this year, in partnership with recycling plant builder, Kiverco. As an innovative and fast-moving company, one of their key objectives is zero waste to landfill. The recent upgrades have not only helped achieve this but also enabled them to create a more streamlined and efficient plant that ...
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Toshiba Recycles Nearly 200 Tons of e-Waste in 2015
To underscore its continuing commitment to create a more sustainable planet, Toshiba America Business Solutions announces it recycled 174 tons of used toner products in 2015. The e-waste was collected via the company’s “Zero Waste to Landfill” program. In partnership with internationally-recognized recycler Close the Loop, Toshiba has eliminated 712 tons – the equivalent ...
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Automated Waste Segregation Machine Is A Huge Deal For Companies
Waste segregation machines are important to a lot of facilities that handle a lot of trash. They turn trash into treasure, plus they set their sights on not allowing much if any of the waste to really make it towards the landfill. The whole zero landfill target is a big deal nowadays, but it's not simple to make which happen. There needs to be an effective sorting process in position, along with ...
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