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July 23 -- A bipartisan measure introduced in the Senate July 22 would require that one-half of new vehicles sold in the United States have flexible fuel systems by 2012. Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Sam Brownback, R-Kan., Ken... MORE»

July 23 -- The nation´s aluminum can recycling rate rose 2.2 percent last year as Americans recycled nearly 54 billion used beverage cans, two billion more than in 2006. The 2007 recycling rate increased to 53.8... MORE»

July 23 -- The House and Senate have unanimously passed legislation that will protect recreational boat owners from potential fines for minor discharges. Lawmakers approved legislation July 22 in response to a court ruling... MORE»



July 23 -- New York nabbed 28 vehicles involved in curbside recycling thefts last month, according to the city´s Department of Sanitation. Under New York local law, department of sanitation police can impound vehicles... MORE»

July 23 -- Caraustar Industries Inc. is stopping production of uncoated recycled boxboard at its Chattanooga, Tenn., mill, but will... MORE»

July 23 -- Waste Connections Inc.´s earnings increased during the second quarter even with increased fuel costs and a weakening... MORE»

July 22 -- After nearly eight years, the leadership of the National Recycling Coalition is changing. Kate Krebs, who has served as... MORE»



July 22 -- Alter NRG Corp. is proposing to build Canada´s first coal-to-liquid-fuel project, which could produce 40,000 barrels per... MORE»

July 22 -- ABC Radio Networks is switching to renewable energy at its Dallas building, a move that will cut greenhouse gas... MORE»

July 22 -- U.S. Sens. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., and Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, have introduced legislation that would offer tax incentives for... MORE»

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