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State AGs decry EPA effort to delay landfill emissions plan
The agency is now approving state plans, but is still attempting to delay a court-ordered federal plan. Multiple states, and the Environmental Defense Fund, are pushing back.
UPDATED: Sept. 18, 2019 at 9:59 a.m. -
New Jersey releases draft plan to reduce food waste 50% by 2030
The Department of Environmental Protection's long-awaited plan calls for establishing a Food Waste Reduction Council and estimates barely 10% of wasted food is recovered in the state.
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California packaging EPR bill stalls, recycled content mandate passes
The Circular Economy and Pollution Reduction Act didn't get a vote before the 2019 session concluded. However, a bill requiring plastic containers to use 50% recycled content by 2030 did.
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Are big CPG companies getting serious about reducing plastic packaging?
Nestlé's new research institute will devise more environmentally friendly solutions, and PepsiCo plans to reduce the amount of virgin plastic in its beverage containers by 2025.
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ColumnPFAS: New efforts to put the genie back in the bottle
The EPA may be moving slowly, but action is ramping up across multiple levels of government and the waste industry. Rich Thompson breaks down the latest updates, including from EREF's recent summit.
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Deep DiveRecycling industry split on California bills that pave way for packaging EPR
Major legislation that could reshape how consumer products are designed and recycled far beyond California has become a national focal point for manufacturers, retailers and recyclers alike.
UPDATED: Sept. 16, 2019 at 10:27 a.m. -
ColumnMy first Loop: Early days in the circular shopping platform
A growing number of consumers have placed orders for common household items from the new e-commerce site that attempts to eliminate single-use packaging. Here's one reporter's experience.
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California governor signs law encouraging dual-stream recycling
While multiple local governments are choosing to switch around the country, this latest law in California is largely seen as a symbolic effort because it doesn't include any compliance mandate.
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Teamsters' clash with Republic Services expands in Georgia and beyond
As collection workers strike in Massachusetts, actions have also been reported in California, Georgia and Indiana.
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McDonald's Germany served edible packaging in 10-day pilot
The experiment, which also collected diner feedback on burger wrappers made from grass and wooden McFlurry spoons, was launched ahead of the European Union's impending 2021 ban on many single-use plastics.
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Utah Valley building new transfer station to handle population boom
The current transfer station was engineered to handle 250 tons per day, but has been seeing peak loads of around 1,000 tons.
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Montana's TENORM regulations could mean influx of E&P waste
Proposed state regulations would consider allowing a higher radioactivity threshold at disposal sites. Concerns have been raised about more material coming from North Dakota's Bakken oilfields as a result.
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Q&AOff the Route: Nathan Proctor on our 'broken relationship' with electronics and e-waste
The director of U.S. PIRG's Right to Repair campaign spoke to Waste Dive about strategy, the societal implications of planned obsolescence and the repercussions of e-waste.
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Study: Shoppers overestimate perishable grocery habits, causing food waste
Researchers from The Ohio State University took a uniquely close look into what's getting tossed from U.S. refrigerators – and why.
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ColumnScrap Collector: Plastic makes its way into oceans – and 2020 climate forum
Plus: California county settling landfill employee racial discrimination suit, and UK waste management giant Biffa pleading not guilty to export charges.
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Lexington, Kentucky, issues RFP to resume paper recycling
After suspending mixed paper recycling in May, the city brought in consultant Resource Recycling Systems to help revamp multiple aspects of its program.
UPDATED: Sept. 6, 2019 at 10:07 a.m. -
Teamsters continue Republic strike in Massachusetts, picket in California
Teamsters Local 25 have been on strike for a week over initial contract negotiations. Meanwhile, the union is ramping up pressure elsewhere, and Republic has taken the issue to court.
UPDATED: Sept. 5, 2019 at 11:04 a.m. -
ReFED announces $400K for first Nonprofit Food Recovery Accelerator cohort
Backed by the Walmart Foundation, the initial group of 10 organizations from around the country will receive dedicated business training and funding to help reduce organic waste.
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The Recycling Partnership launches tool to simplify recycling for consumers
The new templates, which offer clear images of what can be recycled in order to reduce consumer confusion, are intended to reduce contamination rates.
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Apple will allow independent repair businesses to fix its devices
The announcement comes amid growing support for right-to-repair policies, and just a few months after the tech company expanded its authorized repair services to all Best Buy stores.
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California senate rejects proposed ban on paper receipts
The legislation would have required businesses to print receipts only at a customer's request and banned the use of BPA and BPS chemicals in the receipts.
UPDATED: Sept. 3, 2019 at 10:09 a.m. -
Bernie Sanders's $16.3T climate plan promises major waste and recycling shifts
The Democratic presidential candidate's platform includes a national recycling program, divestment from incinerators, funding for food recovery and composting investments, and a right to repair policy.
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UC San Diego launches study on recycling EV batteries into energy storage
The university partnered with manufacturer and energy company Cummins on a potential solution for the scarcity of foreign critical materials in batteries.
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Deep DiveWhat's next for California container recycling after rePlanet's closure?
Losing the state's largest recycling center operator in one fell swoop could challenge California's redemption program. Supporters and critics alike offer ideas for stabilization.
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What does it take to go compostable? Seattle grocer PCC is finding out
The trend-setting company plans to make all of its deli packaging compostable within three years – but it's found that getting there isn't easy.
