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February 07, 2012 Single Stream Success

The simplicity of a new single stream recycling system has made all the difference in one Pennsylvania county, creating a 20% increase in volume in less than a year.


January 13, 2012 Recycling Smackdown in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania municipalities are partnering with Greenstar to capitalize on the competitive spirit of local citizens.  Rivals in football, these two communities competed off the field in a 2011 recycling competition.


January 03, 2012 Let's Tackle Recycling 2011 Results

While football is a game marked by yards – and often inches – fans tailgating outside Heinz Field before 2011 Pittsburgh Steelers home games recycled more than 14 MILES of aluminum cans during the 8-game regular season as part of the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s “Let’s Tackle Recycling” effort.


December 15, 2011 12 Days of Christmas Recycling

Partridges in pear trees, French hens and golden rings – these might be familiar gifts during the 12 Days of Christmas, but they shouldn’t be part of your holiday recycling.  That’s important because recycling is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the environment. 


November 30, 2011 Success in Sustainability

The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) recently presented Greenstar with its 2011 Sustainability Award. The announcement, made at the PRC's annual awards banquet, caps a successful year of partnerships between Greenstar and the PRC.


November 18, 2011 The Economics of Recycling

Greenstar Vice President, Tim Herman, led a seminar about the economics of recycling at this year's Corporate Recycling and Waste Conference.  He stressed that companies benefit most from recycling by taking a long-term approach.



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January 03, 2012 Let's Tackle Recycling 2011 Results

While football is a game marked by yards – and often inches – fans tailgating outside Heinz Field before 2011 Pittsburgh Steelers home games recycled more than 14 MILES of aluminum cans during the 8-game regular season as part of the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s “Let’s Tackle Recycling” effort.


August 15, 2011 City of Akron Partners with Greenstar

Greenstar Recycling is partnering with the City of Akron to increase recycling in the local Ohio community. Greenstar will construct a state of the art, single stream recycling processing facility within the corporate limits of Akron that will serve as a hub for recycling and recovery activities in the area.


July 18, 2011 Green Job Growth in Houston Press Release

A new study by two of the nation's top consulting organizations that demonstrates Houston's impressive record at creating environmentally responsible "green jobs" helps spotlight the contributions of a rapidly growing recycling leader, Greenstar Recycling. The study by the Brookings Institution and Batelle found that Houston ranks in the top 10 among the nation's 100 largest cities for creating all "green jobs" and in the top 5 at recycling job creation.


June 24, 2011 Greenstar Recycling and Vadxx Energy Partner to Turn Recycled Plastics to Oil

Greenstar Recycling has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a joint venture (JV) with Vadxx Energy, LLC to convert recovered plastic into synthetic crude oil. Through this JV, Greenstar and Vadxx will work together to provide a domestic fuel, and benefit the environment by repurposing recovered plastic products.


April 11, 2011 TLU Launches New Recycling Program

Texas Lutheran University (TLU) will launch a new recycling program in partnership with Greenstar Recycling. Greenstar's educational trailer will help kick off the new program and allow the community to boost environmental sustainability efforts and awareness on campus.


April 01, 2011 Greenstar and KHB Clean Up Day

Greenstar Recycling is honored to work with Keep Houston Beautiful to support Keep Houston Beautiful Day and cleanup a neglected area of Houston. Saturday, April 2, 2011, Greenstar Recycling will help clean and landscape an area in Acres Homes, a neighborhood just north of downtown.



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February 07, 2012 Single Stream Success

The simplicity of a new single stream recycling system has made all the difference in one Pennsylvania county, creating a 20% increase in volume in less than a year.


January 13, 2012 Recycling Smackdown in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania municipalities are partnering with Greenstar to capitalize on the competitive spirit of local citizens.  Rivals in football, these two communities competed off the field in a 2011 recycling competition.


December 15, 2011 12 Days of Christmas Recycling

Partridges in pear trees, French hens and golden rings – these might be familiar gifts during the 12 Days of Christmas, but they shouldn’t be part of your holiday recycling.  That’s important because recycling is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the environment. 


November 30, 2011 Success in Sustainability

The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) recently presented Greenstar with its 2011 Sustainability Award. The announcement, made at the PRC's annual awards banquet, caps a successful year of partnerships between Greenstar and the PRC.


November 18, 2011 The Economics of Recycling

Greenstar Vice President, Tim Herman, led a seminar about the economics of recycling at this year's Corporate Recycling and Waste Conference.  He stressed that companies benefit most from recycling by taking a long-term approach.


November 14, 2011 America Recycles Day

Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day.



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January 30, 2012 AEG Expo

Great companies have a clearly defined strategy for growth that its constituents, partners and employees understand and commit to. AEG Expo 2011 educated and fostered best practices both within the company and with our partners


January 13, 2012 City of Irving Free Shredding

Greenstar and the City of Irving, Texas are partnering to bring free shredding to Irving citizens.  To participate, please bring accepted materials to 3000 Rock Island Road (west side of the parking lot).  First come, first served. There is a two file box limit.


December 14, 2011 Green Sports Alliance Waste Diversion Webinar

This webinar will explore the topic of waste, materials management, and recycling at live sporting events. The handling and disposal of waste at these events presents some complex challenges, yet also ample opportunity for cost savings, improved environmental performance, and positive fan engagement.


December 07, 2011 FMA Sustainability Congress

This year's Congress will include speakers and attendees of the highest caliber.  The Congress will focus on the most up-to-date green technologies and programs that are emerging on the market.


November 19, 2011 Texas Recycles Day in San Antonio

The City of San Antonio's Solid Waste Managment department is celebrating Texas Recycles Day in a big way!  The celebration will be held at Normoyle Community Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 19. 


November 15, 2011 New Dynamo Stadium Recycling Event

Greenstar is celebrating America Recycles Day in Houston by offering fans a unique opportunity at the new Houston Dynamo Stadium!  The top 10 recyclers will receive a Dynamo jersey and all participants will have their photo taken on site.



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