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Tracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress
Rep. Stevens reintroduced her plastics recycling bill this week, while Sens. Carper and Boozman previewed a new bill at ISRI's convention meant to gather recycling system data.
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Republic closes acquisition of Santek, following DOJ divestiture agreement
A settlement includes collection and disposal assets in four Southeast states going to portfolio companies of Kinderhook Industries and Texas routes going to Waste Connections.
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As litter balloons, local governments and residents try new approaches
Litter and city cleanliness issues seemed to worsen during the pandemic, prompting numerous solutions. “When it's sort of everybody's responsibility, it's nobody's priority,” one anti-litter specialist said.
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Covanta intends to close multiple plants in coming years, divestitures still possible
Through its strategic review, the company anticipates $30 million in annual cost savings by 2023 and plans to exit certain operating contracts. Meanwhile, a new U.K. plant will begin receiving waste within weeks.
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Roundup: Food waste back in the spotlight
This year’s Stop Food Waste Day drew attention from national and local leaders fighting hunger and climate change. Plus, new data on waste diversion in Colorado, and recycling initiatives launching in Houston and Milwaukee.
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Waste Connections Q1: Landfill volumes 'above pre-COVID levels'
Amid pandemic recovery, in March the company had its largest hiring levels since September 2019. It reported better commodity pricing and solid waste volumes even in regions hit hardest by COVID-19.
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State legislatures busy with plastics policy on shampoo bottles, chemical recycling and preemption
While many of the legislative season's highest-profile bills are still pending, recently passed measures in New York, Arizona, Arkansas and elsewhere show a divergent range of approaches to managing plastics.
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It's game on for packaging procurement as lead times lengthen. Can supplies keep up?
Stadiums and concessions anticipate surging demand as events resume. Recent pandemic effects have shifted ordering for food trays, clamshells, compostable packaging and more.
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Waste Management raises guidance as pandemic recovery accelerates, predicts possible labor headwind
Pricing and the Advanced Disposal acquisition were key first quarter boosts. Executives also announced a new chief sustainability officer and weighed in on the Biden administration's infrastructure proposal.
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Pittsburgh pursues sustainable deconstruction policy to salvage building materials
Following similar steps in Portland, Oregon, and Milwaukee, Pittsburgh is betting that recovering materials from condemned buildings instead of demolishing them will support the city's climate and equity goals.
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Roundup: Stimulus funding for city waste initiatives, DC and NY inch toward zero waste goals
The week of Earth Day saw news on zero waste plan reassessments, organics program expansions, reuse pilots and more. Catch up on updates from New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Boston and other cities around the country.
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New York to revive curbside organics service amid criticism of lagging zero waste progress
The Department of Sanitation announced the return of multiple programs affected by pandemic budget cuts, following a council hearing about codifying the city's 2030 goal, but critics say more action is needed.
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Where curbside recycling programs have stopped in the US
East Peoria, Illinois, and Nags Head, North Carolina, which each cut curbside recycling due to the pandemic and cost concerns, are set to enable new services beginning in May.
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Waste and recycling sector encourages coronavirus vaccinations as barriers fall
All U.S. adults are now eligible to receive a vaccine. Still, the need for PPE and other protections remain: "we've got to keep our head down until we have a significant portion of the population vaccinated," said Casella's CEO.
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Minimum recycled content bill heads to Washington governor's desk
Amid a wave of similar legislation nationally, the bill would change the makeup of bottles and trash bags over time while banning some types of expanded polystyrene containers.
UPDATED: April 20, 2021 at 4:31 p.m. -
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Roundup: Recology corruption charges mount in SF, NYC's waste neighbors propose a change
A second former Recology employee is charged in the ongoing corruption investigation, communities receiving New York City's waste push back, certification organizations seek additional city partners, and more local news.
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Plastics Recycling Conference debates aspirational recycling goals as deadlines approach
Numerous organizations, companies and governments have pledged to meet recycling-related goals by as early as 2025. Panelists discussed what could help achieve these targets, despite skepticism.
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OpinionNew York City's waste future could be shaped by the closure of an island jail
Closing Rikers Island as a jail offers an opportunity to change aspects of New York's waste management infrastructure and potentially rethink expanding the city's role in overseeing it, former DSNY official Robert Lange writes.
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Maryland becomes latest state to pass organics diversion mandate
The policy is set to take effect for large generators in 2023, after years of attempts. Proponents hope it will spur development of new regional composting and anaerobic digestion infrastructure.
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Oregon land use board denies Waste Management's appeal over Riverbend Landfill expansion
The Riverbend Landfill expansion was previously voted down by county commissioners in 2020 over concerns including potential effects on farmers.
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Businesses urge Biden to set ambitious federal climate target
Vanguard Renewables and Sims Limited joined hundreds of other businesses and investors in a call for the U.S. to cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030
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Lawmakers in New York, Maine name packaging EPR among top priorities at Plastics Recycling Conference
New York Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Maine Rep. Nicole Grohoski see the policy as a key strategy for reducing waste and relieving pressure on municipalities' recycling budgets, but critics aren't convinced.
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Roundup: Local governments continue to fight illegal dumping, adapt curbside recycling
Catch up on the latest local waste and recycling headlines from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and numerous other municipalities around the country.
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Q&ARon Gonen on 'waste profiteers,' transforming the recycling industry and getting serious about ESG
The Closed Loop Partners CEO and author of new book "The Waste-Free World" shares his views on how CPG companies, service providers, local governments and consumers must adapt to build a more circular economy.
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Food waste action plan calls for organics diversion infrastructure, compost market expansion
NRDC, ReFED and other partners, backed by cities like Atlanta and Baltimore, want federal facilities to divert their organic waste and purchase finished compost. They also seek $650 million in federal funds annually for local efforts.
