Greenstar: News & Events

Can Houston Increase Their Recycling Rate by 200%

2010-03-08T00:00:00

Popular Houston blogger reports, "People want to do the right thing... When recycling is made easy people do it." Greenstar supports local cleanups because global problems can be solved at a local level.

Clean up Volunteers Needed

2010-05-05T00:00:00

Organizers of the Great American Cleanup are hoping for thousands of volunteers tomorrow. They'll be planting trees and picking up garbage at Wiess Park on Post Oak. Today they held a big campaign kickoff rally at Sam Houston Park.

Des Moines: A Second Life for Trash

2010-06-12T00:00:00

Greenstar’s single-stream recycling facility sorts debris at high speed on Market Street. They call it "single-stream recycling", but it looks and sounds more like a raging river of refuse.

Greenstar Recycling: Riding an Eco-Wave

2010-01-04T00:00:00

"From what we see going on, there is a much bigger push today in preserving the environment. Recycling is a significant part of that." Dennis Soriano discusses the future of recycling with Waste & Recycling News.

Solid Waste Services - Toward a Greenstar Future

2009-12-04T00:00:00

The Austin City Council is poised to make three important decisions that would add direction, infrastructure, and leadership to the issue: selecting a new director for Solid Waste Services, renegotiating the existing recycling contract with Greenstar, and building the city's own materials recovery facility, or MRF.

Green Collar Careers

2009-12-03T00:00:00

Greenstar CEO, Matt Delnick is profiled about his role in making Texas green.

EPA Recognizes Greenstar through Climate Leaders Program

2009-12-02T00:00:00

Greenstar has been recognized by the U.S. EPA as a goal setter in its Climate Leaders Program. Climate Leaders is an EPA industry-government partnership that works with companies to develop comprehensive climate change strategies

Greenstar's Colorful Method

2010-06-21T00:00:00

Waste News & Recycling recognized its 15 year anniversary by profiling 15 dynamic companies, including Greenstar, that "reflect the entrepreneurial spirit that is the lifeblood of the industry." Read why Purple is the New Green.

Cleveland Agrees to Deal to Sell Recyclables to Pittsburgh Company

2010-06-24T00:00:00

Going green has become a little more profitable for Cleveland. The agreement with Greenstar could bring in more than $170,000 a year to a city in need of new sources of money.

City Wants to Build Recycling Center

2009-11-09T00:00:00

The city of Austin is looking for a private company to build a new recycling center. The city released a request for proposals on Monday.

Houston Business Journal Announces Keep Texas Beautiful Board

2010-07-19T00:00:00

The Mission of Keep Texas Beautiful is "To educate and engage Texans to take responsibility for improving their community environment. We focus our efforts in three major areas: litter prevention, beautification and waste reduction." Greenstar is excited to join the KTB ranks and help further that mission.

Greenstar CEO Talks Single Stream in Houston

2010-08-17T00:00:00

Houston's conversion to single-stream recycling could lead to greater recycling participation by residents and businesses. NPR's Ed Mayberry reports.

Iowa Region Finds Success in Switch

2010-08-30T00:00:00

In its first year, Iowa-based Metro Waste Authority's switch to single-stream recycling from a five-sort program has been a success.

Recycling with Texas CEO Magazine

2010-10-01T00:00:00

Read an article by Greenstar CEO, Matt Delnick, on the importance on recycling in the workplace.

Greenstar CEO Profiled in the Houston Business Journal

2010-10-21T00:00:00

Read what Greenstar CEO, Matt Delnick, has to say to the Houston Business Journal about single-stream recycling and why Greenstar is excited to be the first to offer it in Houston, Texas.

"Let's Tackle Recycling" Campaign Launches at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh

2010-12-12T00:00:00

Greenstar helps promote recycling at the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers

"Let's Tackle Recycling" at the Steelers Playoff Game

2011-01-15T00:00:00

The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) and its partners will continue the successful "Let's Tackle Recycling" campaign to collect materials by distributing blue plastic bags to those entering six designated parking lots and staffing a "drop off" station outside the stadium

"Let's Tackle Recycling" at the Steelers AFC Championship Game

2011-01-23T00:00:00

With more than 5 tons of recycling collected so far, the PRC is excited to bring "Let's Tackle Recycling" to the Pittsburgh Steelers AFC Championship Game!

Houston Dynamo Announce New Draft Picks

2011-01-21T00:00:00

The Houston Dynamo officially introduced 2011 first round draft picks. Greenstar is proud to be the Official Jersey Sponsor of the Houston Dynamo.

Steelers Fans Champions When it Comes to Recycling

2011-01-27T00:00:00

Pittsburgh has another winning effort to celebrate this month: football fans diverted nearly 8 tons of recyclables from landfills by gathering aluminum, glass, plastic and cardboard containers at recent Steelers tailgate parties as part of the "Let's Tackle Recycling" campaign.

Des Moines Named MRF of the Month

2011-02-01T00:00:00

Greenstar Des Moines was selected by Resource Recycling as the MRF of the Month for February 2011. Read about what makes Greenstar Des Moines noteworthy.

N.J. Printing Company to Increase Recycling by 30%

2011-02-08T00:00:00

Print Art, a provider of custom commercial printing products and services, said it is now working with Greenstar Recycling to increase its paper recycling.

Trash Talk in Pittsburgh Spurs Healthy Competition

2011-01-27T00:00:00

Pleasant Hills, South Park, Jefferson Hills, Baldwin borough, Brentwood, Peters, Scott, Mt. Lebanon, Dormont and Upper St. Clair are asking residents to intensify their recycling efforts to earn recognition for their hometowns.

Greenstar Invited to Speak at UN Green Economy Roundtabl

2011-03-07T00:00:00

Greenstar CEO, Matt Delnick, will be speaking on Monday March 7th at the UNECE Public-Private Roundtables on Green Economy 2011: Investing in green urban infrastructure.

Washington County, PA is Going Green

2011-03-29T00:00:00

Washington County in Pennsylvania is working hard to become more environmentally friendly with everything from clean up days with Keep Pittsburgh Beautiful to recycling with Greenstar.

Greenstar and Keep Houston Beautiful Adopt-A-Ditch

2011-03-31T00:00:00

Last year's Adopt-a-Ditch cleanup in Acres Homes was such a success that it's happening again on Saturday, April 2, in the 700 and 900 blocks of Ferguson Way.

Household Recycling Efforts are Picking Up

2011-04-21T00:00:00

The Great Recession was tough on the recycling industry, but Greenstar CEO, Matt Delnick sees green skies ahead. Delnick says business has picked up considerably from last year, even if it has yet to reach pre-crash levels.

Greenstar Sponsors Recycling Smackdown in Pennsylvania

2011-04-28T00:00:00

Beginning in January, Mt. Lebanon and nine other South Hillscommunities started a competition to see who had the best recyclers. At the end of the year, the towns that have the highest percentage increase and the highest increase in tonnage overall compared to 2010 will be the winners.

Viewpoint: What Not to Put in Your Bin

2011-05-12T00:00:00

We are fortunate to have Greenstar Recycling, one of the five largest recycling facilities in the nation, located in San Antonio. The purpose here is to inform homeowners, apartment dwellers and others interested in recycling that most but not everything we throw in the recycle bin is wanted.

Recycling Program is Booming

2011-05-12T00:00:00

"Last year recycling hadn't changed, at least to the extent of weekly recycling. At the time, only 70 tons were recycled," Kamps said. "Since we started the new program with weekly recycling and blue bins, we've had tremendous success."

Recycling plastic Dos and Don'ts

2011-05-26T00:00:00

Recycling plastics for your blue recycle bin is a bit more complicated than throwing yesterday's newspaper in the bin. Here are some easy-to-follow steps to make sure the plastics you toss in the bin are actually recyclable material and not garbage.

Increased Residential Recycling in North Royalton Benefits More Than the Earth

2011-05-30T00:00:00

NORTH ROYALTON Residents continue to respond well to efforts aimed at making recycling as convenient as possible. Service Director Kris Kamps notes a 15 percent jump in participation when comparing recycling statistics from the first three months of 2010 versus 2011.

Organizers Hope to Turn RAGBRAI Stop Green

2011-06-10T00:00:00

The official colors for Altoona's overnight RAGBRAI stop include bright orange and purple, but green will stand out. Thanks to a partnership with Metro Waste Authority and Greenstar Recycling the environment won't suffer on July 27.

Rodriguez, Dynamo Announce Revival of Youth Soccer

2011-06-28T00:00:00

The Houston Dynamo and Councilman Rodriguez announced their intention to raise money to keep alive city youth soccer programs that had been scheduled to end Thursday due to budget cuts.

Do corporate sustainability initiatives pose a problem for the waste industry?

2011-07-20T00:00:00

A recent Canaccord report examining the effects of corporate sustainability efforts on the waste industry references Greenstar’s commitment to recycling and strength as a corporate partner. The authors highlight Greenstar’s unique blend of services and indicate that the company will benefit from the ongoing corporate sustainability movement.

Greenstar Helps Houston Lead Green Job Economy Growth

2011-07-20T00:00:00

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.

Keep it Confidential

2011-07-21T00:00:00

Greenstar Shredding is proud to announce the launch of our new shredding website. The new site includes our industry certifications, available services, and a few of the benefits of choosing Greenstar Shredding. Updated information on shredding legislation and service offerings provides the knowledge to identify shredding needs and the solutions to satisfy them. The promotions page displays current offers to help reduce costs while maximizing security.

Inside Greenstar Recycling

2011-07-22T00:00:00

On the east side of San Antonio near Loop 410 sits a large cavernous building. This is the 188,000-square-foot home of Greenstar Recycling where the materials you put in your blue recycle bin are taken by the City of San Antonio.

Greenstar and IKEA Houston Team Up for Charity

2011-08-05T00:00:00

Live in Houston? Have old catalogs and glossys laying around? "Bring It" to IKEA and help raise money for one of five non-profits win $10,000!

Greenstar in Allentown, PA Cuts Maintenance Costs by 40%

2011-08-09T00:00:00

Greenstar in Allentown, PA cut maintenance costs by 40% by installing a CMMS system and automating 100% of maintenance functions for the plant's 150-plus machines.

Greenstar and Houston Dynamo Partner for Greener Stadium

2011-08-16T00:00:00

The Houston Dynamo and Greenstar Recycling are mixing orange and purple to create green. The partners are working together to build a new Dynamo stadium that will feature sustainability from start to finish.

Let's Tackle Recycling

2011-09-16T00:00:00

Greenstar, Pennsylvania Resources Council and the Pittsburgh Steelers are partnering to “Tackle Recycling” at all 2011 home games. The “Let’s Tackle Recycling” program, launched last year, diverted over 8 tons of waste from landfills in five games.

Recycle Bowl

2011-09-27T00:00:00

Keep America Beautiful, Inc., the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization, today announced the launch of "Recycle-Bowl," the first comprehensive nationwide recycling competition for elementary, middle and high-school students.

Recycling Rewards

2011-10-04T00:00:00

Recycle-Bowl is a free, friendly competition and benchmarking tool for K-12 school recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities. School recycling programs across the nation compete in a race to collect the most recyclables. Greenstar will reward the four Pennsylvania runners up with $500 for their school.

MRF of the Month

2011-10-04T00:00:00

Resource Recycling has selected Greenstar's Houston facility as its MRF of the Month for September, 2011.

Let's Tackle Recycling

2011-10-10T00:00:00

Throughout the 2011 season, Greenstar, Pennsylvania Resources Council and their partners will collect
recyclables at tailgating parties outside Heinz Field.

Dynamic Duo

2011-11-02T00:00:00

After clinching second place in the Eastern Conference, the Houston Dynamo begin their playoff run to the 2011 MLS Cup.

Quest for the Cup

2011-11-09T00:00:00

Things are heating up in Houston! The Dynamo advanced to the 2011 MLS Cup Final and the city is alive with excitement.

America Recycles Day

2011-11-14T00:00:00

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

The Economics of Recycling

2011-11-18T00:00:00

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.

Success in Sustainability

2011-11-30T00:00:00

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.

12 Days of Christmas Recycling

2011-12-15T00:00:00

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.

Dallas Begins Carton Recycling Program

2011-09-09T00:00:00

Greenstar and the Carton Council have partnered to make Dallas the first major Texas city to offer carton recycling. Citizens can now place empty cartons in curbside recycling bins and community drop off containers.

Recycling Smackdown in Pennsylvania

2012-01-13T00:00:00

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.

Pennsylvania County Sees 20% Recycling Increase

2012-02-07T00:00:00

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.

Top 10 Reasons to Love Recycling

2012-02-15T00:00:00

Recycling allows natural resources to be used multiple times, decreasing the demand for virgin materials.