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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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Deep DiveWhat Chinese import policies mean for all 50 states
This week's updates come from Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. Do you have more information? Get in touch.
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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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OpinionWhy cities need to identify smarter ways to manage food waste
BioHiTech Global outlines why better tracking and analysis of food waste may be the key to more successful organics management.
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Daily Digest: 2 New York tuck-ins for Casella; Adidas ditching virgin plastic by 2024
Plus, a Casella landfill lawsuit is dismissed in Massachusetts, the U.K. pledges big money to fight food waste and more in our daily roundup.
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Macquarie to acquire Wheelabrator Technologies, IPO plans cancelled
Energy Capital Partners entered an agreement to sell the subsidiary to Macquarie Infrastructure Partners; pending regulatory approval, the deal would close in the first quarter of 2019.
UPDATED: Oct. 2, 2018 at 5:46 p.m.
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Daily Digest: Potential $100M community agreement for Waste Connections landfill
Plus, Rumpke wants to expand the largest landfill in Ohio, another paper mill is set to reopen and more in our daily roundup.
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All Austin food businesses now required to divert organics
This marks the final implementation step in the Texas city's Universal Recycling Ordinance timeline.
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Daily Digest: Northeast recycling reality check; Minnesota WTE in jeopardy
Plus, Republic Services now has more women on its board than top competitors, and more in our daily roundup.
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Organics Growth: How one Massachusetts city went big on curbside
Six months into a citywide expansion, Cambridge is reporting participation rates of more than 40% and saving money on tip fees.
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Daily Digest: Controversial NYC hauler back; Waste Management fatalities in Nebraska
Plus, a Republic competitor goes bankrupt in Nevada, Meridian makes an acquisition in Florida and more in our daily roundup.
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