Hy-Line International is a multi-million dollar company whose primary purpose is the sole production, multiplication and distribution of leghorn genetics. At its facility in Dallas Center, Iowa, Hy-Line chose to handle its hatchery by-product in a cost effective manner by combining it with field... >>
Using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to automate the collection, disposal and billing or rebates for recyclables and other waste isn’t a new idea, but it’s one that’s gaining ground. With costs rising at all points in the waste management process, shrinking... >>
The path into recycling was gradual for Ron Smalley Jr., but left few stones unturned. It began with a three-year tenure in the early 1990s working for a company that first had him testing homes for lead, but ultimately provided opportunities to participate in the lead and asbestos abatement... >>
In 2006, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics), a supply chain management company began to expand domestically and internationally. The company initiated a sustainability review process, examining current business practices and identifying solutions for increased efficiency. Through a review of... >>
When Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793, recycling was a fuzzy concept. The milestone invention, which replaced manual labour with mechanization, transformed the cotton industry, spurring exponential growth in the amount of cotton that could be ginned for its prized fibre each year. It... >>
