Los Angeles city council has passed an ordinance to phase out the use of plastic grocery bags, becoming the largest city in the United States to pass such a measure aimed at reducing waste generation, after earlier attempts were derailed....More

Waste Connections Inc. has opened a waste and recycling hauling facility in Houston....More

Tennessee has passed a law that provides incentives for the recycling of aluminum cans and plastic bottles....More

New York City lawmakers announced a bill to ban polystyrene foam for food products, prompting renewed protests from opponents....More

Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) has partnered with the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign to provide for the recycling of electronic products for resale....More