Garnier Green Fest collects 12,800 pounds of plastic for recycling
May 12, 2025
The recent event drew 8,000 attendees and focused on recycling and environmental awareness in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Senator files legislative package to tackle climate change in Puerto Rico
April 8, 2025
Legislative bills include proposal for recycled tire paving and demands answers on the cost of failing to address the climate crisis. #NewsismyBusiness
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Private sector, government officials address plastic ban challenges
February 4, 2025
One of the key issues raised during the discussions was the lack of a structured industrial recycling system in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Legal dispute threatens Puerto Rico concrete recycling venture
December 18, 2024
A joint venture faces allegations of contract breaches, financial misconduct and falsified agreements. #NewsismyBusiness
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Cointreau Puerto Rico collects 1,200 pounds of glass at Color Caribe 2024
December 5, 2024
Cointreau Puerto Rico “marked a milestone” in recycling and sustainability in the spirits industry. #NewsismyBusiness
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LimPiaR, Loíza to host second recycling pop-up event
December 4, 2024
By organizing cleanups, educational events, and innovative recycling initiatives, LimPiaR empowers communities to act for a cleaner and greener Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Garnier Green Fest collects 7,500 lbs. of recyclable plastic
May 2, 2024
The collection took place as part of the 10th edition of Puerto Rico’s largest eco-friendly concert. #NewsismyBusiness
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Save the Beach Puerto Rico funds new glass bottle crusher at UPR-Mayagüez
April 23, 2024
The subsidy is of $18,000 of which half has already been disbursed, officials said. #NewsismyBusiness
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UPR’s Molecular Center to head used battery collections for a day
April 19, 2024
The event is part of the center’s Earth Day activities and will collect various types of batteries including AA, A, C, D, and 9-volt. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico CPA Society to host electronic equipment recycling event
January 17, 2024
The public is urged to dispose of electronics and confidential documents responsibly. #NewsIsMyBusiness
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Trujillo Alto gets $4M under EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program
October 25, 2023
Today’s announcement for states, territories and communities is the first round of funding from this new grant program. #NewsismyBusiness
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Invest Puerto Rico partners with Newlab to tackle waste crisis
August 28, 2023
The collaboration aims to transform waste materials, including sargassum seaweed and discarded tires, into sustainable products. #NewsismyBusiness
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UPR Humacao wins Enactus Puerto Rico competition
August 23, 2023
The B-Paws team was named champion of the Social Enterprise National Competition for its eco-friendly dog beds made from recycled tires. #NewsismyBusiness
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9th edition of Garnier Green Fest collects 6K+ lbs. of recyclable plastic
May 17, 2023
The Garnier Green Fest collaborated with the Puerto Rican nonprofit organization Basura Cero to manage the processes related to the plastic collected at the event. #NewsismyBusiness
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Once and for All Tires, LLC opens $17.4M tire recycling plant in Yabucoa
December 13, 2022
The operation expects to create 51 direct jobs, with an estimated payroll of $1.8 million.
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