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Q&ATetra Pak thinking outside the box as sustainable packaging demand grows
Gustaf Rabe, VP of aseptic sales in the U.S. and Canada, discusses how the company is embracing current trends through the use of plant-based plastics and modernized designs.
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Daily Digest: Houston mayor talks 2019 recycling contract, return of glass
Plus, Maryland county approves labor peace ordinance, Los Angeles moves ahead on straw ban and more in our daily roundup.
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Overtime rule delayed until March 2019
DOL also has announced its intent to tackle joint employment via regulation, with a proposal slated for December.
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Daily Digest: Amazon investing $10M in Closed Loop Fund
Plus, a new flexible packaging recovery challenge kicks off, Nine Dragons keeps growing in U.S., PAYT programs on the rise and more in our daily roundup.
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Deep DiveAs New Jersey rethinks food waste policy, role of landfills a key question
Between an overdue reduction plan and a proposed diversion mandate that would consider landfills with gas capture an appropriate destination, the state is on a different path than many of its Northeast neighbors.
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San Diego set to ban expanded polystyrene products in 2019
The ordinance, which still needs one final step of council approval, will also require businesses to only offer plastic utensils and straws on request.
UPDATED: Oct. 16, 2018 at 9:47 a.m.
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Thailand to permanently ban plastic imports by 2021
Following a temporary import halt this summer, the country now says it needs time to ramp up domestic processing capacity and also honor existing import licenses.
UPDATED: Oct. 16, 2018 at 9:28 a.m.
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Daily Digest: Waste Management cart-tagging questioned in Chicago
Plus, a Missouri city drops all fiber collection, Kentucky workers fight for fair pay and more in our daily roundup.
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Casella receives state approval to expand last landfill in Vermont
New conditions have been added around PFAS monitoring, and a couple more permitting steps remain, but the company is reportedly "very pleased.
UPDATED: Oct. 15, 2018 at 10:15 a.m.
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NERC: 38% of Northeast MRF glass going to landfills
The Northeast Recycling Council recently conducted a survey of MRFs throughout the region to better understand their end markets, investment cycles and practices around handling glass.
UPDATED: Oct. 16, 2018 at 1:37 p.m.
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Daily Digest: DSNY driver kills pedestrian amid chaotic week of US crashes
Plus, Trump seizes on ocean plastic as the latest example of international unfairness and more in our daily roundup.
UPDATED: Oct. 12, 2018 at 4:17 p.m.
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WEEE Forum launches inaugural E-Waste Day
Official collection and education events will take place in 21 countries, along with inspired programs in other parts of the world, including the U.S.
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GFL merging with Waste Industries in mega deal
The deal, which values Waste Industries at $2.825 billion, will create the largest privately owned industry company in North America.
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San Diego keeps non-exclusive franchises, sets new conditions
Consultants recommended an exclusive system. Local service providers opposed it. City staff successfully pushed for a compromise.
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Daily Digest: CEO perspectives on GFL deal, Covanta UK project in court
Plus, repeal efforts move forward for franchising in Minnesota, a pipeline explosion stalls Waste Management collections in Washington and more in our daily roundup.
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Opinion3 ways to profitably reform the recycling industry
A business design proposal aimed to stabilize operations for the long-term, while still appealing to shareholders, by emphasizing smarter market development, capital allocation and diversion expectations.
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OpinionFighting food waste to curb climate change
The World Wildlife Fund's Pete Pearson discusses how to fight climate change by limiting food waste.
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Mondelez plans to make all packaging recyclable by 2025
The maker of Oreos, Tang and Ritz says it will partner with groups to encourage packaging to be collected and recycled in global markets.
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Ohio waste authority adopts 'collaborative initiative' to tackle food waste
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio is looking for new ways to extend the lifespan of its landfill, with the help of multiple consulting firms.
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UN: We have 12 years left to take action on climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said limiting global warming to 1.5°C will require "unprecedented changes" in a highly-anticipated report.
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Can 'chemical recycling' change cultural equation on plastic?
Growing interest in alternate processing methods for flexible packaging, wrappers and other challenging items was a key focus during the recent SPC Advance conference in Boston.
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After delays, Rhode Island's first anaerobic digester set to open
The $18.9 million Orbit Energy Rhode Island will be able to process up to 249 tons of material per day and significantly expand the state's processing capacity.
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OpinionLetter to the governor: California redemption centers need an urgent fix
Jenna Abbott, executive director of Protect CRV, calls for action after Gov. Jerry Brown's veto of a bill written to help the state's container redemption industry.
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Daily Digest: Spotlight on post-China plastic markets, effects still rippling through US
Plus, Calgary, Alberta reports major waste reduction after one year of curbside organics collection and more in our daily roundup.
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Pace Glass has national ambitions, but first it must conquer the Northeast
The New Jersey glass processor is set to open what it's describing as the world's largest recycling facility next year. While the regional need is great, some are still skeptical.
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