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Tracking ESG climate targets from US waste and recycling companies
GFL Environmental, WM and Waste Connections have new emissions reduction goals, while Casella Waste Systems streamlined its own goals. Follow the progress and related reports for these and other major companies.
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A history of US cities adopting zero waste goals
The concept has become a mainstream part of municipal waste planning, experts say, even as targets largely remain aspirational and some recent efforts have faced pandemic-related setbacks.
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TrackerTracking 2022 recycling laws by state
State legislatures around the U.S. have had another active year. Organics recycling laws are now included in the tracker in addition to those on EPR, recycled content, container deposit systems and product bans.
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GFLÂ launches first ESG targets, aiming to reduce GHG emissions 15% by 2030
The Canada-based company’s first set of detailed targets comes after its landfill portfolio has doubled in recent years. GFL is focusing on renewable natural gas projects as well as alternative fuel vehicles in the years ahead.
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Q&AHow Redbox+ Dumpsters aims to grow its roll-off business in recession-resilient segments of construction
Doug Smith, senior vice president of franchise development at Belfor Franchise Group, discussed recent trends regarding demand for roll-off containers and what’s attracting new franchisees to the business.
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Seattle plans to move beyond diversion rate goals as it doubles down on waste prevention
Through its current solid waste plan update, Seattle Public Utilities hopes to develop metrics that better reflect the environmental and circular economy benefits from the city’s progress on waste prevention and reuse.
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With $100M in recycling and waste grants now available, EPA schedules info sessions on how to apply
The agency will host multiple workshops about how state, territorial and local governments can make their case for the highly anticipated infrastructure and education funding by the Jan. 16 deadline.
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3 tips on building more inclusive recycling and waste programs for underserved communities
Speakers at the recent National Recycling Congress shared outreach and funding tips for communities where English is not the primary language, services are inconvenient or nonexistent or other systemic barriers exist.
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Where does chemical recycling fit into EPR policy? Experts say it’s complicated.
Chemical recycling isn’t a monolith, and future conversations about the technology need more nuance, particularly around EPR, speakers at a recent Product Stewardship Institute webinar said.
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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A boom
Catch up on the latest deals involving DTG Recycle, Lautenbach Recycling, Northwest Recycling, Frontier Waste Solutions, Ascend Performance Materials, Canusa Hershman, Junk King, Mountain State Waste and more.
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Why WM and Dow are launching a curbside plastic film recycling pilot
After WM assesses the plastic film processing capabilities at a newer MRF, it expects to expand the Chicago-area program. The company’s pending acquisition of Avangard Innovative could provide an end market.
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Frontier Waste Solutions sells majority stake to private equity investors amid Texas growth
Since John Gustafson founded it in 2017, Frontier has completed numerous acquisitions and won multiple municipal contracts. This latest investment is expected to further accelerate that growth.
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Rubicon announces layoffs, debt restructuring to stabilize company
The waste broker was previously facing serious liquidity issues, with $102.6 million worth of debt once set to mature next month. A software deal with Palantir Technologies was cited among its notable costs.
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San Diego’s Measure B, which would allow waste collection fees, poised to pass
The pending measure would update a 1919 ordinance and allow the city to charge all residents for trash pickup, potentially freeing up funds to help with the implementation of California’s sweeping organics collection law.
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Advocates call for more composting resources in 2023 farm bill reauthorization
Composting grants, education programs and incentives could get a boost in the 2023 farm bill, but only with advocacy help, the U.S. Composting Council and Kiss the Ground said.
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Recology SF corruption investigationRecology reaches $25M settlement with San Francisco to offset future rate increases
This agreement comes after the company earned more than an agreed-upon 9% profit margin, even after factoring in a prior $100 million ratepayer reimbursement settlement.
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America Recycles Day 2022: Updates from around the country
This year’s event was marked by the U.S. EPA opening up $375 million in grant funding, President Biden calling on manufacturers to better support reuse and recycling, Colorado’s governor weighing in on EPR and more.
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California’s recycling rate fell to 40% in 2021, though organics disposal decreased, CalRecycle says
Recent state funding and new legislation can help reduce disposal and raise recycling rates as part of a broader state circular economy strategy, CalRecycle Director Rachel Machi Wagoner said.
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Closed Loop launches new recycling company, Circular Services, with $700M investment
Combining the operations of Sims Municipal Recycling, Balcones Resources, Retrievr, HomeBiogas and more, the new company, to be led by Closed Loop CEO Ron Gonen, is being touted as a “holistic” service provider.
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OpinionWhat analyzing National Sword can teach us about optimizing US plastics recycling
The dust has yet to settle from the major reckoning the U.S. plastics recycling system faced, but three notable factors have the potential to change the status quo going forward, write researchers from the University of California, Berkeley.
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The next frontier in e-commerce packaging: reusable bags and boxes
Online ordering spiked during the pandemic — and so did the waste it creates. As Cyber Monday approaches, startups such as Returnity and Trashless are developing ways to offer consumers and retailers an alternative.
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EPA promises recycling infrastructure funds, new reports coming soon
During the National Recycling Congress, the U.S. EPA’s Nena Shaw said the infrastructure grant funding process is almost ready and previewed work on batteries, data collection and future reports on plastics and food waste.
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Deep Dive // California's organics experimentIs California’s 2025 organics diversion target still viable?
An independent commission is now assessing whether course corrections are needed for the state’s landmark SB 1383 law. CalRecycle, WM, Republic Services, Agromin, Anaergia and many others have weighed in.
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California’s high-stakes experiment to cut organic waste disposal 75% by 2025
Waste companies and local governments in the state are making massive investments and operational changes to meet the demands of SB 1383. Explore the implications with our ongoing series.
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Archaea revenue grows, RNG output rises ahead of sale to BP
The Texas-based company, which specializes in creating energy from gas at landfills and other sites, continues to ramp up operations. A date has also been set for shareholders to approve its $4.1 billion sale to BP.
