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.

Akin's Natural Foods 75th Anniversary

2010-07-10T00:00:00

Come celebrate with us!

Tulsa's Home and Garden Show

2010-07-31T00:00:00

Find the Greenstar Education Trailer in the "Green Zone!"

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

20th Annual PROP Conference

2010-07-27T00:00:00

Pennsylvania recycles with Greenstar's help.

IronPigs Baseball

2010-07-30T00:00:00

Cheer on your Lehigh Valley IronPigs and see the fireworks sponsored by Greenstar.

CEO Named to Keep Texas Beautiful Board

2010-07-06T00:00:00

Greenstar CEO, Matt Delnick, helping to Keep Texas Beautiful.

Announcing: Grand Opening of Des Moines Single Stream Recycling Facility

2010-05-19T00:00:00

Greenstar North America, the largest municipal recycler in Iowa, announced today that it has officially opened its Des Moines Single Stream Recycling Facility. The facility utilizes advanced technology to provide highly automated sorting and processing capabilities.

Greenstar Announces Appointment of CEO, Matt Delnick

2010-03-17T00:00:00

Greenstar appoints new CEO, Matt Delnick. Matt joined Greenstar in 2008 as Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer by Greenstar's parent company, NTR plc.

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.

Greenstar North America Presents Environmental Goals to EPA

2009-12-02T00:00:00

Houston-based Greenstar North America, the country's fastest growing recycling company, has been recognized by the EPA as a goal setter.

Ground Breaking Ceremony for New Facility in Ohio

2009-11-11T00:00:00

Greenstar breaks ground to start construction of a new state-of-the-art recyclery to be built on US Route #224 adjacent to Republic's Carbon Limestone Landfill in Poland Township.

Largest Recycling Facility in Texas Opens for Business

2009-06-30T00:00:00

Houston-based Greenstar North America the largest municipal recycler in Texas, announces that it has officially opened the largest recycling facility in Texas.

Greenstar Announces Partnership with Recycling Leader Mid America Recycling Company

2007-10-04T00:00:00

Greenstar North America announces the successful completion of its acquisition of Mid America Recycling Company.

Operator Recycled at Reclamation Center

2008-04-03T00:00:00

A new operator will begin running Monmouth County's materials processing and recovery facility at the Tinton Falls Reclamation Center.

Greenstar NA and its Parent NTR Continue to Invest in Sustainable Environmental Services

2008-04-05T00:00:00

Greenstar announces with NTR, continuing innovations in sustainable environmental services including $300 million in investments in solar, wind and single stream recycling capabilities.

Greenstar to Grow its MRF Network

2008-05-09T00:00:00

America's newest operator of material recovery facilities (MRFs) plans to double its single-stream processing capacity.

Greenstar Rebrands Texas Operations; Builds Largest Recycling Facility in Texas

2008-08-12T00:00:00

Greenstar, the largest municipal recycler in Texas, announced today that it has rebranded all Vista Fibers operations across Texas.

Greenstar Announces Commercial Single Stream in Pennsylvania, Two Acquisitions

2008-09-22T00:00:00

Greenstar North America announces that it is rolling out commercial single stream services in Pennsylvania.

Greenstar Reaches Major Safety, Operating and Technology Milestones as CEO Joins Parent Company

2009-03-19T00:00:00

Greenstar announces that it has reached a number of safety, operational and technological milestones over its past fiscal year.

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.

USGBC Tours Greenstar's Houston Facility

2010-08-18T00:00:00

Emerging Professionals Educational Event: Tour of Greenstar Recycling Facility
The US Green Building Council is coming by to check out the 70,000 foot plant where recycling aluminum, paper, plastic, glass, and other materials take place!

Greenstar Announces New CFO

2010-08-09T00:00:00

Greenstar announces the appointment of new CFO, Dan Crociata.

Healthy Living Expo 2010

2010-09-25T00:00:00

Greenstar North America will be on site from to receive personal documents for shredding. Acceptable materials include paper, file folders, plastic window envelopes and junk mail. Also, the Greenstar Education Trailer will be available.

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.

Sara Conte Speaks at WasteCon

2010-08-17T00:00:00

Recycling is one of the most beneficial, cost effective tools available for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Research from the leaders in this field conclusively put recycling at the top of the list for potential to reduce greenhouse gases.

TARC Field Trip to Greenstar

2010-09-16T00:00:00

Members of the Texas Association of Regional Councils will take a tour of Greenstar's largest facility and one of the most automated recycling facilities in Texas during their meeting on September 16th

Houston Green Office Challenge

2010-09-16T00:00:00

Houston is making a big announcement about its efforts to go green and Greenstar is excited to be a part.

ISRI Annual Commodities Roundtable Forum

2010-09-14T00:00:00

ISRI's Commodities Roundtable Forum will return Sept. 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago-Downtown, located on the Chicago River just off Michigan Avenue's famous "Miracle Mile." This annual event has become one of the most important meetings of the year for buyers, brokers, traders, consumers, and suppliers of scrap commodities across North America.

San Antonio Go Green Awards

2010-09-16T00:00:00

Join the San Antonio Business Journal and Greenstar as we honor and celebrate this year's winners, as published in the August 13th issue of the Business Journal

San Antonio Apartment Association Expo

2010-09-16T00:00:00

The San Antonio Apartment Association, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is celebrating 45 years of dedicated service to the rental housing industry. Greenstar will be exhibiting at their Business Expo & Education Conference.

Garland Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

2010-09-17T00:00:00

Greenstar joins with the Garland Chamber of Commerce for the 26th Annual Partnership Golf Tournament

Dallas Green Festival

2010-09-18T00:00:00

Dallas Green Festival is an outdoor festival designed to help raise awareness and inspire environmental stewardship. Greenstar's education trailer and knowledgable staff will be on hand.

RILA Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference

2010-09-22T00:00:00

The Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference (ESCC) brings together executives involved in establishing environmental programs and integrating green practices into their companies. Greenstar National Accounts will be exhibiting.

Iowa Recycling Conference

2010-10-04T00:00:00

Come talk with Greenstar's recycling experts at the Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference

Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser - San Antonio

2010-10-17T00:00:00

"Remeber the Mission" with Greenstar as they support the 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes with the Juvenile Dibetes Research Foundation.

Resource Recycling Conference: Recycling’s Role in Mitigating Global Warming

2010-10-25T00:00:00

Director of Corporate Development, Sara Conte, moderates a session on Recycling and Global Warming at the Resource Recycling Conference.

Texas Municipal League Annual Conference

2010-10-26T00:00:00

Come visit with Greenstar's municipal experts at the Texas Municipal League's 98th Annual Conference & Exhibition.

Texas Recycles Day - San Antonio

2010-11-13T00:00:00

Come take a walk through the Greenstar Education Trailer

Texas Recycles Day - Dallas

2010-10-15T00:00:00

Come take a walk through the Greenstar Education Trailer at Music Hall at Fair Park Dallas, TX.

Eat'nPark Tour

2010-08-24T00:00:00

Eat'nPark comes on a tour of Greenstar's recycling facicility. And they don't come alone . . .

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.

Single Stream Recycling Coming to Houston

2010-09-16T00:00:00

"Greenstar is investing in Houston because the demand is here," commented Matt Delnick, CEO of Greenstar North America. "The people of Houston want to make the right choice and recycle. Now we will be able to recycle with convenience in Houston while reducing the cost of disposal and preserving our environment."

Grand Opening - Poland, OH Transfer Station

2010-10-25T00:00:00

Greenstar is delighted to announce the grand opening of a new recycling center in Poland, Ohio. Opening ceremonies and a ribbon cutting will be followed by a luncheon and tours of the facility.

STAR Recycling Conference

2010-10-04T00:00:00

Southwest Region Vice President, Steve Dunn will be speaking on a panel of recycling experts on how to make the most out of your recycling program.

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.

Recycling Today - Paper Recycling Conference

2010-06-13T00:00:00

Hear Greenstar Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Brian Gaughan, at the Non-Fiber Workshop: Demanding Times for PET. Workshop sponsored by American Baler.

GreenWeek Houston

2010-10-10T00:00:00

GreenWeek Houston is a week-long celebration focused on community service, climate awareness, sustainable choices and the merits of mindful, sustainable living while educating and encouraging Houstonians to preserve, conserve and enhance our city.

Mayor’s Proud Partners Luncheon in Houston

2010-11-15T00:00:00

Congratulations to Greenstar for receiving a Certificate of Recognition at the 26th Annual Mayor's Proud Partners Luncheon in Houston!

Greenstar Opens New Facility in Poland, Ohio

2010-10-27T00:00:00

"Today's grand opening demonstrates the commitment that has been made to providing expanded recycling services for the citizens of Mahoning County. Recycling is the right choice for the environment and the local economy." Dennis Soriano, COO Greenstar

Fort Worth Free Shredding Day

2010-11-13T00:00:00

Visit our Fort Worth Facility and have your personal documents safely and securely shredded.

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.

Greenstar Helps Make Wishes Come True

2010-11-16T00:00:00

Stop by the 5th Annual Make-A-Wish Foundation "Stories of Light" fundraiser and help Greenstar and Oklahoma make wishes come true!

Greenstar partners with Houston Dynamo to shine bright light on recycling in Texas and beyond.

2010-12-07T00:00:00

The Houston Dynamo announced today that Greenstar Recycling is the new official jersey sponsor of the club. The agreement includes exclusive jersey naming rights, the first founding partnership in the new Dynamo stadium, and designation as the official recycling partner of the Dynamo.

Grand Opening, Houston Single Stream

2010-12-15T00:00:00

Greenstar is excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of our newest Single-Stream recycling facility!

"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

Greenstar Grand Opening in Mahoning County, Ohio

2010-10-27T00:00:00

Greenstar Has Grand Opening for the First Single Stream Recycling Center in Houston

2010-12-15T00:00:00

Greenstar Recycling has officially opened the first single stream recycling facility in Houston. Single stream is an innovation in recycling that allows participants to combine all recyclables into one bin - greatly increasing the convenience to participating households and businesses.

Houston Green Office Challenge Tour

2010-12-15T00:00:00

Join the Green Office Challenge team in touring Houston's newest recycling facility. The first single-stream recycling facility in the city, the new Greenstar facility will process 4,500 tons of materials.

2011 South Hills Residential Recycling Competition

2011-01-01T00:00:00

As part of an attempt to boost recycling efforts, Peters Township, along with other South Hills communities, is taking part in a friendly recycling competition. The goal of the competition is to boost current recycling habits and promote recycling/environmental awareness.

Residential Recycling Conference 2011

2011-03-30T00:00:00

Greenstar's Vice President of the Southwest Region, Steve Dunn, will be speaking at the 2011 Residential Recycling Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. His presentation, All in the Multi-Family, is scheduled for Wednesday March 30th.

"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!

January is Recycling & Waste Month in Houston

2011-01-01T00:00:00

The Houston Green Office Challenge is excited about the coming year and plans are underway for a busy year greening up Houston offices. January is recycling & waste month.

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.

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Groundbreaking for New Houston Dynamo Stadium

2011-02-05T00:00:00

The Houston Dynamo invite you to celebrate the Groundbreaking of their new stadium, set to open for the 2012 season.

Let the Games Begin!

2011-03-19T00:00:00

The Houston Dynamo are ready to kick off their first green season with the new Jersey Sponsor, Greenstar! Come cheer on the Dynamo at Robertons Staduim. Game begins at 7:30 pm.

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 Recycling and Waste Pro USA Reach Strategic Agreement

2011-02-16T00:00:00

Greenstar Recycling and Waste Pro USA announced today the completion of a strategic agreement in the Atlanta area. Under the terms of the agreement, Waste Pro will receive recycling processing equipment and Greenstar will provide marketing of recovered commodities from Waste Pro's Atlanta Recycling facility.

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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.

Greenstar Recycling to Present Case Study on City of San Antonio at United Nations

2011-03-07T00:00:00

Greenstar discussed, at United Nations Headquarters in New York, its role in helping San Antonio, Texas create a pathway to zero waste by increasing recycling volume by 300 percent in the past five years.

Keep Houston Beautiful Day

2011-04-02T00:00:00

Greenstar is getting our hands dirty with Keep Houston Beautiful to clean up and green up the city. Will you join us?

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.

Greenstar Recycling & Keep Houston Beautiful Improve the City

2011-04-01T00:00:00

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.

TLU Launches New Recycling Program

2011-04-11T00:00:00

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.

PRSM National Conference

2011-04-03T00:00:00

Come join the Greenstar Recycling National Accounts team at the PRSM National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee April 3-5!

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City of University Park Education Event

2011-04-09T00:00:00

Come take a walk through Greenstar's Recycling Education trailer and learn what you can do to help the environment!

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.

RAGBRAI stops in Altoona, IA

2011-07-27T00:00:00

Greenstar and San Antonio Silver Stars Kick off WNBA Green Week

2011-06-21T00:00:00

The WNBA is kicking off Green Week with a nationaly televised game between the Silver Stars and the Phoenix Mercury.

Houston Parks and Rec Farmers Market & Movie Night

Movie Night

2011-06-17T00:00:00

Join us for a generously sponsored,fun filled evening where neighbors can meet,buy local produce and watch a movie under the stars

Blue Bell Creameries Taste of Summer

2011-06-25T00:00:00

Greenstar is bringing our education trailer to Blue Bell Creameries' annual Taste of Summer in Broken Arrow, OK. Come for a recycling education and all the ice cream you can eat!

Greenstar Recycling and Vadxx Energy Partner to Turn Recycled Plastics to Oil

2011-06-24T00:00:00

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.

Green Fair 2011

2011-06-28T00:00:00

The City of Paterson Green Team and the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders present the first annual Green Fair.

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.

NRC Recycling Works Gala

2011-07-27T00:00:00

Greenstar is proud to be an official "Recycling Supporter" of the 2011 Recycling Works Gala in Washington D.C. This event honors individuals who have made a significant contribution to recycling as national leaders and advocates.

Green Sports Alliance Summit

2011-08-01T00:00:00

Greenstar is excited to sponsor this year's Green Sports Alliance Summit in Portland, Oregon. The event is a three day executive summit designed for leaders from the sports community.

Greenstar Helps Lead Green Job Growth in Houston

2011-07-18T00:00:00

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. 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.

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

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.

Resource Recycling Conference

2011-08-17T00:00:00

Resource Recycling, Inc., publisher of Resource Recycling magazine, is hosting the second annual Resource Recycling Conference. The 2010 conference saw over 450 attendees and the trade show bustled with exhibitors representing all aspects of the recycling industry.

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.

City of Akron Partners with Greenstar

2011-08-15T00:00:00

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.

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.

Oklahoma Wants to "Recycle for Your Future."

2011-09-01T00:00:00

Do you have an aspiring filmaker in your life? Greenstar is proud to sponsor the Oklahoma Recycling Association Public Service Announcement Contest

Oklahoma Municipal League

2011-09-13T00:00:00

Greenstar is a proud exhibitor ar the 2011 Oklahoma Municipal League Annual Conferece. Join us at Festival Oklahoma - SELLebrating who we are.

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.

Greenstar Sponsors Green Corporate Citizen Award at CRWC

2011-09-28T00:00:00

The 2011 Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference will convene September 27-29, 2011. The CRWC is a new world-class business conference that focuses on how business executives can advance their organizations' sustainability issues while controlling expenses and maximizing profits.

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.

Greenstar at Texas Municipal League

2011-10-11T00:00:00

The TML Annual Conference and Exhibition is the signature event of the Texas Municipal League and one of the nation's largest gatherings of local government leaders.

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.

Greenstar Title Night

2011-10-23T00:00:00

On October 23, Greenstar will be the title sponsor as the Houston Dynamo host the LA Galaxy in their regular season finale. The first 5,000 fans will receive a Houston Dynamo scarf courtesy of Greenstar.

Bellaire Recycles Fest 2011

2011-11-05T00:00:00

Greenstar Recycling is partnering with the City of Bellaire on their third annual recycling day. The event will help raise recycling awareness and will offer activities for the whole family.

Fort Worth Free Shred Day

2011-11-12T00:00:00

Celebrate Texas Recycles Day by shredding your personal documents at Greenstar. Fort Worth residents can take up to five boxes to be shredded for free. The Free Shred Day event is sponsored by City of Fort Worth and Greenstar Security Destruction.

Arbor Day Run

2011-11-12T00:00:00

Greenstar will be providing all recycling services for this year's Arbor Day Run, the greenest race in North Texas. Proceeds benefit the Plano Parks Foundation.

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.

Texas Recycles Day in San Antonio

2011-11-19T00:00:00

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.

Dynamo Stadium Recycling Event

2011-11-15T00:00:00

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.

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.

FMA Sustainability Congress

2011-12-07T00:00:00

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.

Green Sports Alliance Waste Diversion Webinar

2011-12-14T00:00:00

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.

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.

Let's Tackle Recycling 2011 Results

2012-01-03T00:00:00

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.

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.

AEG Expo

2012-01-30T00:00:00

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

City of Irving Free Shredding

2012-01-13T00:00:00

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.

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.

Greenstar Rewards Pennsylvania Schools

2012-02-10T00:00:00

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and Greenstar Recycling will be awarding $500 at special award ceremonies to the four Recycle‐Bowl runner‐up schools in Pennsylvania.

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.

Switch to Automated Asset Management Pays Off for Greenstar

2012-02-22T00:00:00

In 2008, Greenstar’s Allentown material recovery facility became the pilot site for asset management software implementation. The software helped Greenstar to cut its maintenance and repair costs by 40% and has now been rolled out in 14 markets.

Top 10 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement In Recycling

2012-02-27T00:00:00

The key to any successful business recycling program is employee participation. Here are our top 10 ways to increase employee buy-in and make your recycling program a success.

University Park Free Shred Event

2012-03-24T00:00:00

Greenstar is partnering with the City of University Park, TX to provide citizens with free shredding services. The event will be held at University Park Middle School.

Greenstar Recycling Des Moines Facility Tour

2012-03-27T00:00:00

Metro Waste Authority is inviting residents to participate in a tour of Greenstar Recycling, a processing facility that sorts recyclable products. In fact, if you participate in the Curb It! program, this is where all of your recycled materials are taken.

Residential Recycling Conference

2012-03-28T00:00:00

The 2012 Residential Recycling Conference moves to the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Dallas, Texas, on March 28-30, 2012. The RRC is the premier executive business and technology event that focuses solely on residential recycling.

PRSM Conference

2012-04-18T00:00:00

The the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) is an industry organization focused on retail facility professionals. PRSM provides facility managers with industry best practices, education, industry forums, and partnerships.

City of Dallas Spring Round-up

2012-04-21T00:00:00

This weekend, April 21-22, Greenstar Recycling is partnering with the City of Dallas on its annual Spring Round-up recycling event. At the Round-up, visitors can drop off a variety of items to be recycled.

Building a Better Planet

2012-04-19T00:00:00

Greenstar Recycling and the Houston Dynamo are partnering to Build a Better Planet. Fans who bring recyclnig to BBVA Compass Stadium will have the opportunity to meet Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching and get free prizes.

Waste Expo 2012

2012-04-30T00:00:00

For over 40 years, WasteExpo has been North America's largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors.

Tour Shows Advantages of Single-Stream Recycling

2012-04-04T00:00:00

Last week, 90 Residential Recycling Conference attendees boarded buses to get a first-hand look at Greenstar Recycling´s single-stream materials recovery facility in Garland, Texas. See what they had to say.

GreenDrop Recycling Stations Score Big in Houston

2012-05-14T00:00:00

As part of the "Building a Better Houston" campaign, BBVA Compass has partnered with Greenstar Recycling to develop "Building a Better Planet," which increases recycling efforts and decreases the amount of waste going to landfills. Greenstar Recycling, the Houston Dynamo, and BBVA Compass Stadium have selected the GreenDrop Stations to assist with the recycling program at the stadium.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/10/4480448/greendrop-recycling-stations-score.html#storylink=cpy