Items Tagged with 'Recycling'

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Grand Rapids refuses county’s solid waste plan

City commission views the disposal concept as inequitable.

February 1, 2013
The city of Grand Rapids and Kent County have agreed on a lot of things over the years, like the single-stream trash recycling plan the two created. Read More

Comprenew turns on electronics recycling event

January 25, 2013
On Saturday, Jan. 26, individuals and businesses will be able to get rid of most unwanted electronic gadgets for free and, at the same time, keep those outdated or non-working items out of the landfill. Read More

Bata Plastics steps into Fox's national spotlight

December 21, 2012
“The Environmental Report” — hosted by football great Terry Bradshaw — will air a segment Sunday, Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. ET on Fox Business Network that features three Grand Rapids companies: Bata Plastics, Cascade Engineering and Davidson Plyforms. Read More

Exchange offers new option for avoiding the landfill

Companies can save money in the process

October 15, 2012
Ever think you could find just what you are looking for in the Dumpster or recycling bin down the street? Read More

Partnership offers recycling services to commercial customers

Busy Bea's, Organicycle find clients are interested in environment.

August 27, 2012
Think your company has set in motion good environmental practices because it recycles discarded paper, plastic and glass instead of clogging a landfill? A new partnership between Walker-based Busy Bea’s Services Inc. and Organicycle of Grand Rapids has launched a new service they assert takes recycling to a new level. Read More