Podcasts about glass recycling

In this episode, Sari talks to Lydia Gibson, Director of Sustainability and Strategic Analysis at Ripple Glass Recycling. Lydia's love for waste reduction and management dates back to her childhood and has continued through her career.  Ripple gathers over 800 tons of glass every week AND has given a second life to over 1 billion glass bottles since 2009. They are extending their reach beyond the borders of Kansas City! Ripple will soon make its mark in St. Louis and Atlanta.  You can follow Ripple on Instagram at @rippleglasskc or visit their website to find a big purple bin near you, https://www.rippleglass.com/. Looking for more KC content? Follow Sari at @kcbysari on Instagram and TikTok.  SPONSOR: Tapp Into It Fitness. Vist https://www.tappintoitfitness.com/ and mention "kcbysari" and your first session with Justine is FREE. 

An investigation has been launched by council bosses in Canterbury after refuse workers were filmed mixing recycling.It comes despite the authority warning residents they wouldn't collect any loads that had been contaminated with the wrong waste.Also in today's cost, an Ashford man has described how the block of flats where he lives is being destroyed by anti-social behaviour.Trey Walker says graffiti, arson, drug use and criminal damage at The Panarama has got worse since security staff were taken away in December. He's been speaking to our reporter Sam Lennon.Tributes have been paid to 20-year-old man who died after a car crashed into a roundabout in Ashford.Mati Tabaka - who's from the town - has been named locally as the victim of the collision at Bad Munstereifel Road in the early hours of Sunday.A Kent MP is calling for a long-term plan to make the most of nuclear power in Britain.Greg Clark says we need a diverse energy supply including renewables to reduce our dependence on imports from countries like Russia.Kent's first new railway station in eight years has opened for the first time today.Thanet Parkway, at Cliffsend between Ramsgate and Minster, has cost more than £35 million to build. Hear from the man in charge of Southeastern and also one of the bosses at Network Rail.You can also hear about more donations being made to the Tonnes of Tins appeal being run on our sister radio station kmfm.And, the Gillingham boss has been speaking about their pre-season friendly win at the weekend.The side beat Dagenham and Redbridge as they get ready to get the season under way at Stockport on Saturday.

Did you know glass won't break down for a million years? And we haven't even had glass for that long? Find out the #science in this week's look at glass recycling.Sources: Glass Alliance Europe: What is Glass? Momentum Recycling: How is Glass Recycled?Glass Packing Institute: Glass Container Recycling Loop  Chemical & Engineering News (C&En): Why glass recycling in the US is broken Eco Promotional Materials: Benefits of Recycling Glass Roadrunner Smarter Recycling: The Decomposition Clock Recycling Center Near Me: Glass Recycling Recycling Coach: Is broken glass recyclable Instagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.comYouTube: Greening Up My Act

Recap: Gemma Scott is the recycling manager for London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames council. We find out how glass is recycled in the borough.

Hosts Bridget Albert and Julie Milroy welcome Franziska Trautmann - Co-Founder & CEO of Glass Half Full

In this episode of Unpacking Excellence, Daniel Beardsworth is joined by co-hosts MJ Werlein and Ravi Buddhdew for a conversation with Franzisca Trautman of Glass Half Full NOLA, a glass recycling co-op. Franzisca tells us about how she and her co-founder started the organization, the challenges of recycling glass and the process of turning material that would have ended up in a landfill it into sand that can be used to restore New Orleans's coastline or a variety of other more positive outcomes.  

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com-This show is made possible by Noise Podcast Network https://www.NoisePodcastNetwork.com For residents and businesses who've been concerned that glass recycling is not available in Suwanee, good news. Glass bottles and jars can now be recycled Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Suwanee Public Works, 3625 Swiftwater Park Drive.Glass must be rinsed, clean and free of debris or food to reduce contamination. Lids, caps and corks should be removed.Only glass should be placed in the collection bin. Bags and boxes used to transport glass to the bin should be discarded off site.SOURCE: www.AJC.com

If you live in an area that doesn't accept glass recycling, tossing a single bottle in your bin can wreak havoc on the planet. Franziska Trautmann, co-founder of Glass Half Full, is challenging the current system by turning glass "waste" into a resource. In this episode, she discusses all things glass recycling and waste management, the benefits of turning glass into sand, and more. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/glass-recycling.

A recent report from several environmental organizations shows that plastic recycling rates in the U.S. have actually declined in the last several years from about 8.7% of discarded plastic to less than 6%.   Meanwhile, since 1980, per capita plastic waste generation has increased 263%, totaling 218 pounds of plastic waste per person as of 2018. […]

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, our guests discuss effective ways to recycle glass products from wine bottles to window panes — and the latest innovations in glass recycling research.

New glass recycling dropoff locations opened in Allegheny County. We look at why some municipalities don't recycle glass at the curb. And, we talk to a longtime environmental leader about her career and why she's still hopeful. Plus, more fines for U.S. Steel.

Your calls- about orchid care, keeping seed, and how glass recycling benefits one county and its citizens!

Laura joined SMI in 2016, bringing a background in industrial by-product recycling and commercialization in 32 countries. She sits on the Executive Board for the Glass Recycling Foundation (501c3 non-profit), is an active member of the Glass Recycling Coalition & the Glass Packaging Institute. She supports the development of glass packaging recyclability in a variety of industries. Laura is a LEED Green Associate® and GBCI TRUE Advisor. She holds a BS in Marketing & MBA from Penn State UniThe views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

Scott DeFife from the Glass Packaging Institute and the Glass Recycling Foundation reports on efforts to increase the glass recycling rate in Chicago and the U.S. Jill Bondi of Bartlett Tree Experts explains how more and more women are getting into the tree care industry.

Former GCPS Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks has been picked to serve on the state telecommunications board; U.S. Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux raised more than $733,000 during Q3; Gwinnett is now offering a new glass recycling pilot program three years after ditching the curbside option #GwinnettCounty #Georgia #LocalNews          - -          -          -          The Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast is local news for Lawrenceville, Norcross, Duluth, and all of Gwinnett County. Register Here for your essential digital news.              This podcast was produced and published for the Gwinnett Daily Post and GwinnettDailyPost.com by BG Ad Group on 10-19-2021               For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.comJoin me and 500 entrepreneurs Monday-Thursday @8am for the largest morning mastermind on the planet. Click here join us https://bit.ly/3jLMvUJGwinnettians once again have an option for recycling glass products.The county launched a new pilot program with Waste Pro USA over the weekend to give residents a place to drop off glass products for recycling. The program entails a glass recycling drop box being located at OneStop Norcross.“Gwinnett County values stewardship and sustainability and heard from many residents over the last few years who want a way to recycle their glass containers,” said Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson. “We also recognize the many benefits of recycling glass and are delighted to partner with Waste Pro on this effort.”SOURCE: www.GwinnettDailyPost.com

We're circling back with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority to learn how that agency is transforming a successful pilot program promoting glass recycling to include the entire region, and how bringing the program statewide can make a huge and positive environmental impact. Then we'll catch up with a primary researcher from the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Derby to talk about the proven health and heart benefits of extra virgin olive oil.  Then, meet a rep from AARP-CT who is reaching out to community groups and municipal agencies about the 2021 AARP Livable Communities Grant Program to help neighborhoods, towns and cities be great places to live for people of all ages. 

Cassie Cordova, JCC Sustainability Coordinator; Kate Sipes, JCC Assistant Director of Economic Development and Jim Nordmeyer, Vice President of Global Sustainability for O-I Glass, join us on the podcast this week to discuss the new pilot program for glass recycling in James City County. For more information on the Convenience Centers, visit https://jamescitycountyva.gov/2459/Convenience-Centers.

Don't trash glass! We interview Laura Hennemann, VP, Marketing & Communications of Strategic Materials Inc., a company that has been recycling glass for the last 125 years. Laura tells us about the myths, challenges, and process of glass recycling. We also learn about why glass for recycling is in high demand and what you can do to help.

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Glass jars should you recycle or reuse? And how about vases, empty glass candle jars, or mayonnaise jars? Do you have rules about #recycling glass bottles in your home? If you are a do-it-yourself person you can always paint or decorate pickle jars or do other bottle crafts for room decor. Reusing glass jugs can be a great food storage solution that protects your food from rodents. It also allows for easy inventory. What is your best reuse idea or glass recycling tip? Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** GLASS JARS SHOULD YOU RECYCLE OR REUSE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Glass jars should we recycle or reuse? 0:29 - 44 glass manufacturing plants in America 1:04 - Glass milk, beer, and wine bottles 100% recyclable 1:54 - Glass vases can be recycled at florist shops 3:51 - Glass pickle jars are reused to store noodles and beans, rice, sugar, and flour. 4:56 - Food storage in glass jars protects food from rodents 5:09 - Glass candle holder reused for cotton swabs. 5:30 - Glass mayonnaise jar reused for makeup remover pads. 6:00 - Glass jars help with inventory - easy viewing 6:22 - Have rules for how many glass jars you will keep. 6:52 - Decorate or paint the jars if you like arts and crafts. *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Rubbermaid Stackable Recycling Box - https://amzn.to/3CfhcJj Acrimet Wastebasket Bin for Recycling - https://amzn.to/2VtflQr Metal Can Crusher - https://amzn.to/3AtzTr5 Can I Recycle This?: A Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics - https://amzn.to/3xmxaO9 Junkyard Planet: Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade - https://amzn.to/3fyHOuQ These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today's show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support pays our production costs to bring you these free daily tips. THANK YOU. *** RATE THIS SHOW *** https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner *** RATE THIS PODCAST *** https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown ***FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – THANK YOU GIFTS FOR MAIDS*** Daily Giveaway - https://funnycleaningshirts.com *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savvycleaner/ Facebook: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner Twitter: https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner Instagram: https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry read this: https://savvycleaner.com/product-review *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners – https://savvyperks.com VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank you gifts for house cleaners and maids. https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com *** VIDEO CREDITS *** VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o HOST: Angela Brown https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/angela-brown PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com

Recycling glass turned this young founder into a TikTok star. Franziska Trautmann was at the end of her college career when her frustration at her city's (New Orleans, Louisiana) lack of a recycling program for glass boiled over. But rather than just stewing on it, she jumped into action and created the solution that she wanted to see. With the help of her friends, Franziska set out to change her city for the better with her company, Glass Half Full. Today, Glass Half Full is a company that collects glass in New Orleans and converts it to beach-like sand and glass cullet which is then used for disaster relief, eco-construction, new glass products, and so many other things. Glass Half Full reimagines recycling — and they collect all this glass for free with the help of volunteers too. Franziska Trautmann and Glass Half Full are making the world a better place one glass collection at a time. Guest: Franziska Trautmann, Founder and Co-Director of Glass Half Full Visit Glass Half Full and make a donation to support their work You can also follow Glass Half Full on Instagram at @glasshalffull.nola and TikTok at @glasshalffullnola and Franziska herself on Instagram at @franzeeska. Sponsor: With Libro.fm, get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with the code GOOD Sponsor: Listen to the podcast Breaking Glass at breakingglasspodcast.com/good. → Get more Good Good Good at the all-new goodgoodgood.co → Join 30,000 weekly Goodnewsletter readers at goodgoodgood.co/goodnewsletter → Become a subscriber and get the Goodnewspaper at goodgoodgood.co/membership

Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Thursday April 22nd, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.   It’s Earth Day today and we’re talking all about recycling in Colorado.    But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:   Today, we take you back to April 22nd, 1869 when federal officials purchased a site on Colfax Avenue in Denver for $60,000. Why? To set up a facility to produce coin money. The structure they built remains in operation today. Denver’s US Mint also now represents the second largest American gold depository.   Now, our feature story.   For the 51st annual celebration of Earth Day, reporter Lucy Haggard dives into Colorado’s complete glass recycling loop, and what it could take to improve the state’s recycling rates.    To read more about recycling in Colorado, go to coloradosun.com.    And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:   Northern Water will put $15 million into a trust to end a legal battle over its Windy Gap firming project and the Chimney Hollow reservoir. The reservoir will be filled with water drawn from the Colorado River Basin in Grand County and mostly will benefit 12 of Northern Water’s members, including nine Front Range cities. A coalition of environmental groups trying to stop the transfer of Western Slope water to the Front Range said they were disappointed by the court order that sent them to mediation with Northern Water. But they said the money will be used to mitigate some of the harms caused by diversion project.   https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/21/chimney-hollow-dam-loveland-settlement/   A once-in-70-years freeze in October killed one of the Western Slope’s most beloved organic peach orchards. To survive the devastating financial loss, orchardman Steve Ela is asking supporters to sponsor baby trees as he replants the Ela Family Farm orchard near Hotchkiss. He’s also warning his customers across the state that they’ll have to buy peaches from other growers this year. The official Western Slope peach forecast suggests most orchards near Palisade will have crops about 80 percent of normal.   Engineering students from the University of Colorado have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s solar decathlon with an affordable, energy efficient home they built in Fraser. The 1,200 square foot home stays cozy even when temperatures in the mountain town plummet below zero and the new owners sell extra solar energy back to the utility in their community. The house also is being touted as a model for affordable housing because its cost -- including land -- was about $300,000 less than the median home price in Grand County last month.   For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.   The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.   Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you’ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another solo episode of The Tacoma Podcast, also known as the "Tacoma Chronicles." In this episode we talk https://www.instagram.com/littleradiotacoma/ (Little Radio's) Lunar New Year Menu. Leanne and I went with egg rolls, cucumber salad, General Tao Chicken and Orange Chicken this past weekend. https://www.instagram.com/hilltopindoormarket/ (Hilltop Indoor Market ) is happening Saturday March 20th, from 2:30PM to 6:30PM at the Tacoma Arts Community Center. Vendors can contact the Hilltop Indoor Market on https://www.facebook.com/events/865670784284309 (Facebook) if interested. End the show with a shoutout to a new business, Sam's Glass Recycling Service. For $10 a month, Sam will swing by twice a month to pick up your glass recycling for you. You can email him at saiken294@gmail.com. Did you enjoy this episode? Would love it if you subscribed anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://www.instagram.com/thetacomapodcast/ (Instagram) https://www.tacomapodcast.com/ (Website) Support this podcast

Cristina Polsgrove, Public Information Officer, City of Tucson Department of  Environmental and General Services Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 37,  The City of Tucson, Arizona is moving from a glass recycling program to a program that promotes reusing glass locally. How did this change come to be and what can the Tucson community expect from […]

On today’s show:A COVID update packed with important information News from Charlottesville’s public housing authority board including a new vacancyA group continues to seek ways to increase glass recycling from local wineries Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign, an initiative that wants you to grow native plants in yards, farms, public spaces and gardens in the northern Piedmont. Native plants provide habitat, food sources for wildlife, ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change, and clean water.  Start at the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Facebook page and tell them Lonnie Murray sent you! *We begin today with COVID-19. The Virginia Department of Health reports another 4,707 new cases today, and another 93 fatalities. The seven-day average for positive PCR tests has dropped to 12.5 percent, down from 13.6 percent a week ago. There are another 71 cases in the Blue Ridge Health District and another death in Fluvanna County. That’s now 106 people in the district who have passed on from COVID-related complications. Note that there is a new case of the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children. The continued surge as well as a shortage of vaccines has led the Center at Belvedere to close its doors through at least March 1, though programming will continue online. The nonprofit group that offers community space closed in the early days of the pandemic, but reopened. Peter Thompson is the executive director. “Conditions are quite different from what they were last June when we resumed on-site programs,” Thompson wrote in a message posted to the Center’s website. “Due to the increase in Covid-19 infection rates locally, the emergence of highly contagious new variants, and the complexities of vaccine distribution, we have determined that the best way for us to support community health is to temporarily move all of our programs online.”Yesterday the Virginia Department of Health reported the presence in Northern Virginia of a more infectious strain of COVID that was first discovered in the United Kingdom. In a press release, health officials said they will continue to monitor the situation. “While scientists are working to better understand its impact on vaccine efficacy, early data suggests currently authorized vaccines are effective against the new variant,” the release continues. Also yesterday, Albemarle’s communications director Emily Kilroy briefed the Places29-Hydraulic Community Advisory Committee on the vaccine roll-out. Albemarle County has increased the presence of COVID-related information on its website following concerns from some that not enough was being done to get shots in people’s arms. Kilroy urged patience while the vaccine supply is replenished. “We like try to to remind folks that we are still much in the middle of the pandemic and even once folks start getting vaccinated, and are getting vaccinated, that still does not change your day to day,” Kilroy said. “You’re still wearing a mask. You’re still keeping distance. You’re still safest at home.” As for vaccines, the seven-day average for vaccines administered per day is now at 24,790, up from 21,823 yesterday. In the past 24 hours, the VDH reports 39,109 doses administered. Keep in mind there has been a data backlog at times, but the number of vaccines administered per day has been increasing. The goal set by Governor Ralph Northam is 50,000 a day. In other COVID news, the Federal Transit Administration has awarded nearly a quarter of a million dollars to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) to help transit providers recover even before the pandemic is over. The DRPT will create a toolkit called “Adapting to a New Normal” that will offer advice on how to increase safety and reduce contacts. (release)Update from CRHA meetingThere’s a new vacancy on the Board of Commissioners for the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Michael Osteen has resigned in the midst of his second term. CRHA Chair Betsy Roettger read from a resolution last night. “And whereas his tenure on the CRHA Board, Mr. Osteen has worked diligently to represent the needs of CRHA residents and brought his expertise in design, building, and property management,” Roettger said. “And whereas Mr. Osteen’s commitment to a resident-centric approach to the management of CRHA demonstrates the fundamental values of true-asset based community leadership…”Osteen also served on the Planning Commission from 2006 to 2014. City Council will need to appoint a vacancy. A frequent speaker at CRHA meetings noted that last night’s meeting is perhaps the last before groundbreaking takes place for the first new public housing units. Brandon Collins is on the staff at the Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) and wanted to note the occasion. He said many residents became frustrated in the early 2010’s after nothing happened following adoption of a master plan for public housing in the summer of 2010. “We all kind of got over that hump,” Collins said. “PHAR made an important realization which was that redevelopment was needed but it needed to be on residents term and PHAR needed to say yes to something, so we set out and we did the work for about a year putting together what we called the positive vision for redevelopment.” Collins said the vision calls for reparations for past wrongs by providing for resident self-determination. “And that’s something to work towards and it’s something that this housing authority has been bold in accepting the idea that the only way to make this work is through resident-led redevelopment,” Collins said. The CRHA Board got an update on redevelopment last night. Renovation of Crescent Halls and creation of new units at South First Street are the two plans that are moving forward. Kathleen Glenn-Matthews is director of operations at CRHA.“After a really long day, we finally have closed on South First Street and we’re really excited that we’re going to be able to have a community meeting this Sunday,” Glenn-Matthews said. There’s no date set yet for ground-breaking at the first phase South First Street, but she said it may happen toward the end of the month once there is equipment on site. A virtual ceremony will be held due to COVID.Glenn-Matthews said that redevelopment is moving forward despite a recent staff vacancy. Dave Norris has left his position as CRHA Redevelopment Director. There’s an application for the position on the CRHA website. In an email to me this morning, Norris confirmed his departure and said he continued working to help get the agency closer to ground-breaking. He also said he has been focusing time recently on the Sister City partnership between Charlottesville and Winneba, Ghana.   You can learn more about the status of redevelopment in an update Glenn-Matthews posted. The CRHA has not closed the financing deal for the Crescent Halls project. The waiting list for the CRHA’s Mainstream Voucher Program will open back up on January 29, according to a blog post on their website. Group seeks information from beverage producers on glass recyclingAn ad hoc group of environmental professionals working on a way to reduce the amount of glass that winds up in landfills resumed the conversation earlier this month. The work is an outcome of Albemarle County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Better World Betty. They have been asking area wineries and breweries to tell them how much glass they discard in an online survey that is open through February 1. “There’s just a lot of glass to be had and we’re excited about the survey results that we’ve received,” said Teri Kent, the founder of Better World Betty. The group wants wineries, breweries, and other beverage producers to fill out a survey on glass recycling needs. (survey)The idea is to collect the information with an eye towards hiring a hauler who could collect glass from beverage providers and aggregate the material at a processing facility run by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. For this to work, the glass must be separated in the waste stream to avoid contamination. A co-founder of Valley Road Vineyards in Afton said he supported the idea.“I am instinctively drawn to anything that will do something than what we’re doing with glass now which is just putting it in the landfill,” said Stan Joynes. “But I do have this question at the outset which is what is the end of this material?”Philip McKalips is the solid waste manager at the RSWA. He said for many years, the agency collected glass and was able to find places for it to go but has recently formalized an arrangement.“More recently we wanted to have more of a structured program, something that we could rely on functionally, and we set up an arrangement with Strategic Materials where they actually a hire a trucking company, they come on a regular process, out to our closed landfill, where we stockpile our recycled glass that comes in from our collection centers,” McKalips said.  From there, the  glass goes to a facility in Wilson, North Carolina, where the materials are sorted. “And then they either use it internally or sell it to other users,” McKalips said. The goal of the current initiative is to collect enough glass so it can be used as material to make new containers. Localities in Northern Virginia have created a program where purple bins are used to collect glass, returning to a time when materials were separated by those who purchased the product. Scott DeFife is with the Glass Packaging Institute. “All of the glass that’s going into the bins in the Northern Virginia communities of Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax is now making its way down to Wilson and getting turned around into glass container plants,” DeFife said. DeFife said much of what ends up in mixed recycling bins winds up in a landfill. “Getting enough clean, you know, a critical mass of good quality glass can get that glass back into the supply chain,” DeFife said. He added that there is a market for a glass manufacturer somewhere in Virginia which would reduce travel time.“But the economics of processing are very chicken and egg,” DeFife said. “Nobody is going to build a $10 million to $15 million glass processing plant if there’s no glass to go to it.” So work continues to organize the waste stream. The group wants as many beverage producers as possible to fill out the survey. Jesse Warren is with UVA Sustainability. “What we’re thinking is some kind of weekly hauling route where a provider will provide something like a 64x96 gallon cart that you all will then fill up with glass,” Warren said. *Special thanks to the Valley Road Research Center for their musical contributions, funded by an anonymous donor. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Phyllis undergoes a lot of mental distress while trying to recycle glass. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25744180)

learn about absentee voting, the Park Authority's 2020 Summer Entertainment Series, glass recycling and a free Tree Basics book.

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Has COVID-19 put you out of a job - or have you been thinking about a career change anyway? Then don't miss our latest check-in with the Workforce Alliance of South Central CT. We'll tell you about new and enhanced online career training and which employers are hiring right now! Then we'll replay our chat with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority about the role glass plays driving up your taxes, and what this recycling agency is doing about it. And we'll close breaking some news about Youth Continuum, which is building a first in the state (and one of the first in the nation) student-run homeless program exclusively for young adults right in downtown New Haven. 

We discuss the difficulties of processing glass in the single stream systems, and Mike Durfor, Executive Director of the NRRA (Northeast Resource Recovery Association www.NRRA.net) gives us insight on alternatives for the beneficial use of glass.

Coronavirus, Census 2020, Yard Waste, and Glass Recycling are some featured topics on the News to Use Podcast.

Coronavirus, Census 2020, Yard Waste, and Glass Recycling are some featured topics on the News to Use Podcast.

Coronavirus, Census 2020, Yard Waste, and Glass Recycling are some featured topics on the Health and Safety Podcast.

Coronavirus, Census 2020, Yard Waste, and Glass Recycling are some featured topics on the Health and Safety Podcast.

If you want to recycle your glass jars and containers in New Brunswick, it's not easy.  That is unless you live in Oromocto. The town started a pilot project this week enabling glass recycling of all kinds.

There are purple, glass only recycling containers in multiple locations throughout the county and nearby jurisdictions. This is a regional effort with partners that include City of Alexandria, Prince William County and Arlington County with more to come. Glass is infinitely recyclable and can be used in some construction projects. For more information visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/news/regional-approach-glass-recycling-leads-creation-purple-can-club or call 703-802-3322, TTY 711 or email Trashmail@FairfaxCounty.gov

There are purple, glass only recycling containers in multiple locations throughout the county and nearby jurisdictions. This is a regional effort with partners that include City of Alexandria, Prince William County and Arlington County with more to come. Glass is infinitely recyclable and can be used in some construction projects. For more information visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/news/regional-approach-glass-recycling-leads-creation-purple-can-club or call 703-802-3322, TTY 711 or email Trashmail@FairfaxCounty.gov

One Fairfax, the county Strategic Plan, flu, TeenTober, glass recycling and more on the News to Use Podcast.

One Fairfax, the county Strategic Plan, flu, TeenTober, glass recycling and more on the News to Use Podcast.

Lewinsville Adult Day Healthcare Center, Lock and Talk, glass recycling and more on the News to Use Podcast.

Lewinsville Adult Day Healthcare Center, Lock and Talk, glass recycling and more on the News to Use Podcast.

You can still recycle glass in Alamance County, at least for a while. But our neighbors in Greensboro no longer can. Reporter Isaac Groves looked into why that is, and how Alamance County is handling glass recyclables.

Across the United States glass recycling is a hot button topic.  Over the last 24-months, there has been an increase in communities that are considering removing glass from their programs or have already stopped collecting glass.  Recycler Secrets wanted to bring you two industry experts from both sides of the street to discuss why this is happening and how we might design a better solution. Please let me introduce you to our guests... Mr. Mike Csapo is the general manager of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC). RRRASOC is a municipal recycling authority consisting of 9 member communities in southwest Oakland County. www.rrrasoc.org Mr. Roger Cargill is the sustainable projects manager for Schupan Recycling. Schupan Recycling is the largest independent processor and marketer of used beverage containers in the country. Roger has extensive experience In public space recycling. He started his career running Michigan State University's recycling program. www.schupan.com During this episode you will learn about glass redemption, glass drop off, single stream glass, bottle bills, recycling education, manufacturing trends and thoughts from Csapo & Cargill on how to make glass a better recyclable material. I want to encourage you to listen to the follow-up session where the three of us talk quickly about trends in aluminum recycling including pop and beer cans.     Quick Links: Michigan Bottle Bill FAQ’s Oregon Bottle Drop Ripple Glass

Michelle and Sarah are joined by Boulevard Brewing Company's Ambassador Brewer, Jeremy Danner. You'll hear what exactly an Ambassador Brewer does, what other cities Danner thinks have a great beer scene, and what he loves about Kansas City. You'll even get a few tips on how to score the best seat on Southwest Airlines, known to most as #Dannering. Helpful Links About Jeremy Danner (https://about.me/jeremy_danner) @Jeremy_Danner on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Jeremy_Danner) Boulevard Brewing Company (https://www.boulevard.com/) Whatcha Wanna Know Wednesday Blog (https://www.boulevard.com/beer/brewers-blog/?cat=394) Brewers Blog (https://www.boulevard.com/beer/brewers-blog/)

Sarah and Michelle are joined by Piercyn, Ripple's Commercial Program Manager, as they sit down to review 2018. You'll hear what Ripple was able to accomplish thanks to recyclers like you and also hear stories from the fun times the Ripple team had. Sarah, Michelle, and Piercyn will also discuss what's in store for 2019! Helpful Links Locations of Purple Bins (https://www.rippleglass.com/where-to-recycle/) Businesses Who Recycle (https://www.rippleglass.com/participating-businesses/) Business Recycling Sign-Up (https://www.rippleglass.com/business-signup/) What Can I Recycle? (https://www.rippleglass.com/what-can-i-recycle/) 2018 Year In Review (https://www.rippleglass.com/ripple-glass-2018-year-in-review/?fbclid=IwAR2qiKIRw_-PSMwSCAr1E-lFWtJng7YLMPHpsiPS2mZQvZlzZh4k4gHfftY) Community Art Bin (https://www.rippleglass.com/ripple-glass-teams-up-with-boulevard-brewing-company-on-a-rotating-art-feature/) Ripple Glass Job Openings (https://www.rippleglass.com/jobs/)

Hunter Brown explains how his dad’s purchase of a single Budweiser truck in 1962 has become the #1 beer distributor in Austin today. Brown Distributing Company is also a leader in environmental sustainability and community support. Hunter talks to hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about the company’s efforts to reduce costs and protect the environment with LED lighting, solar power from Freedom Solar, comprehensive recycling programs, and fleet management.

Today we'll be talking with an innovative CEO that is looking to change the way glass is recycled in the U.S. George Valiotis is the Founder and CEO of Pace Glass Recycling. They will soon have the largest facility for recycled glass in the world and are making great strides to revise a very outdated business model. Pace Glass has found ways to recycle glass that most others cannot, such as colored or dirty glass, and they have set a goal to recover, process and reuse every shard of glass available and in doing so, create a greener tomorrow.

Gemma Scott is the recycling manager for London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames council. We find out how glass is recycled in the borough.