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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.
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FCC Environmental wins Omaha, Nebraska contracts, securing Midwest foothold
After months of debate, the Omaha City Council approved a 10-year collection contract as well as a separate deal for seasonal yard waste pick-up. The contracts are worth an estimated $24.2 million per year.
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Delaware county ordinance limits Waste Management landfill expansion
A recently passed New Castle County ordinance restricts landfill height to 140 feet, effectively stymieing Waste Management's plans for a vertical expansion.
UPDATED: Aug. 28, 2019 at 9:44 a.m. -
OpinionRenewable natural gas: A climate solution with untapped potential
RNG's benefits include new revenue streams, climate change mitigation and enhanced energy security through a diversified resource supply, writes Ameresco's Michael Bakas.
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Republic Services sued by New Jersey county over recycling contamination standards
Camden County says new charges for inbound contamination violate its original processing agreement with ReCommunity. Republic says it's still abiding by contract terms.
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China announces additional tariffs on US scrap commodities, including aluminum and OCC
Beginning Dec. 15, aluminum, copper and fiber imports will be assessed an additional 5% tariff on top of those imposed last year.
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New Jersey governor vetoes controversial food waste bill
The organics diversion mandate, which would have still allowed material to go to incinerators and most landfills, returns to the state legislature.
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Minnesota Supreme Court sends St. Paul collection decision to ballot
Justices affirmed a lower court ruling that will let voters decide on how a new "coordinated collection" system is paid for – and possibly whether it can continue at all – in November.
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Federal bill aims to extend renewable energy tax credits for biogas and WTE
The bill would incentivize development of qualifying biogas, WTE and biomass projects. While attention to organic waste has spurred recent biogas investment, new incinerator projects have been less frequent.
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Iowa waste authority approves $10.9M equipment contract for new MRF
The Metro Waste Authority is moving ahead with plans to construct its own recycling facility that will handle up to 45,000 tons per year and use equipment from CP Group.
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Research shows carbon sequestration potential of compost in California
A 19-year study from UC Davis explores how compost improved carbon storage in agricultural settings. The findings come amid growing concern about managing greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste.
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Business Roundtable pivot from shareholder primacy will challenge CFOs on value
Business leaders increasingly want "greater flexibility to invest long-term and to focus on the interest of all their stakeholders," said Troy Keller, an attorney with Dorsey & Whitney.
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Mississippi's largest city ends recycling, extends Waste Management landfill contract
After trying for months, Jackson officials found a way out of their curbside agreement. Questions remain about how it happened — and what comes next.
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ColumnScrap Collector: Australia's recyclable export ban creates domestic opportunities — including incineration
Plus: Lion King collectibles get the landfill treatment, and Modi calls for Indian single-use plastics ban.
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Stella Environmental buys Dallas company, fueled by private equity
Heath Eddleblute, CEO of the Houston-based transfer station operator, discusses how the acquisition of Jack Herod Trucking will allow expansion into new states.
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ColumnWhat makes radiation monitoring plans so critically important
Rich Thompson breaks down why radioactivity is becoming a more significant issue in the waste stream and how facility operators can create a responsible plan to detect it.
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Dasani products switching to aluminum, more recycled plastic
The Coca-Cola-owned brand will add more recyclable options and use less new plastic in a bid to boost sales.
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Michigan MRF upgrade approved, heralding switch to single-stream
The Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority is moving ahead with plans for a nearly $6.3 million construction project that will also revive glass recycling.
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New York county expands scope of waste facility moratorium
A Rensselaer County ordinance intended to block construction of a BioHiTech facility has now been amended to include more land and technology types.
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Kroger cut food waste 9% in 2018
The company's latest report on its Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative also shows notable progress toward reducing plastics, conserving energy and diverting supermarket waste.
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Rumpke receives permit approval for major Ohio landfill expansion
The 240-acre expansion is projected to add an additional 30 years of capacity to a site that handles waste from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
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EPA releases status report on efforts to 'advance' US recycling system
Following increased pressure from Congress and ongoing media attention, the agency has outlined five action items to support working groups established at last year's America Recycles Day summit.
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OpinionWhy every business should have a 'zero waste' goal
Elytus President Matthew S. Hollis makes the case for why reaching sustainability goals can be an incremental process, and how service providers can help customers achieve them.
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Bioenergy DevCo planning multiple anaerobic digesters with new investment backing
A $106 million commitment from Newlight Partners is expected to help the international company build organics processing infrastructure throughout the U.S. The first project is slated for Maryland.
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ColumnScrap Collector: Gender expectations vs. pro-environmental behaviors
Plus: Man receives poetic justice after dumping refrigerator off cliff in Spain, and Mexico City bans single-use plastics.
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