Research & Development
Casella commits $1.5M to launch circular economy center at the University of Vermont
The Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability aims to find viable ways to solve sustainability challenges.
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Saint Louis University researchers tracking recycling, waste
Research team using sensors to track waste and recycling bins across the city.
EREF study shows MSW tip fees decreased in 2023
The annual EREF analysis indicates tip fees decreased in every region except for the Northeast.
Redwave eyes textiles sorting market
Austrian technology provider says Redwave TEX is a sensor-based device that can sort clothing and fabric for recycling.
Machinex system in Québec targets organics diversion
Technology provider says its OMRC system can sort and divert bagged organic materials from up to 250,000 tons per year of municipal solid waste.
QED invests in Michigan campus
Environmental technology company says its investment has increased its production capacity in Dexter, Michigan.
California firms receive EPA SBIR Phase II funding
Three companies received almost $1.2 million in research funding to develop and commercialize their environmental technologies.
Protein Evolution sees enzymes in future of plastic recycling
Connecticut-based company partners with laboratories to explore how enzymes can break down plastic and textile scrap to make new resins.
rStream to pilot AI-driven recycling technology with UMass Dining Services
AuditPRO technology from rStream, founded by UMass Amherst engineering graduates, uses computer vision and data science to identify in real time what is in the waste stream.
Feel the burn
A Clean Harbors’ study indicates PFAS can be destroyed via incineration.
OBRC develops container returns technology
Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative says its Smart Count technology quickly counts redeemed bottle bill containers.
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