Deep Dive: Page 10
Industry insights from our journalists
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3 experts, 3 methods: The debate over food waste processing
Composting, anaerobic digestion or wastewater treatment: which is the best processing method? Three industry leaders gave Waste Dive their takes.
Cody Boteler • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: 'False paths' to zero waste and Congressional attention spans
Read why Rep. Keith Ellison thinks Congress isn't talking about the Chinese scrap import ban and what Texas landfills can expect from Hurricane Harvey cleanup.
Cody Boteler • Sept. 8, 2017 -
GAIA report: RDF and other WTE tech is 'a false path to zero waste'
The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives focused on the Hefty EnergyBag, SpecFUEL and RePower projects, among others.
Cole Rosengren • Sept. 7, 2017 -
From weddings to wildfires, this business owner promotes diversion — and does it in style
"We ultimately want everyone to go zero waste, but we understand there's a progression there," Triple Flare Recycling and The Broomsmen owner Philip Torchio told Waste Dive.
Cody Boteler • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive: Insights on the unknown effects of China's scrap import ban
Executives and policymakers weighed in on what led to China's new scrap materials ban, how businesses are reacting and why it's not getting much play in D.C.
Cole Rosengren • Sept. 6, 2017 -
How to survive a government shutdown
Companies with federal contracts need to plan ahead in the event lawmakers can't agree on appropriations by the end of the month.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on job creation, toxic plastics and a historic hurricane
"This could go down as the worst flood disaster in U.S. history," and other talking points you may have missed.
Kristin Musulin • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Rep. Keith Ellison calls for a zero waste revolution and industry shake-up
Ellison's remarks, alongside the EPA, closed out the Resource Recycling Conference in Minneapolis.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Q&A: After years without an executive director, Marjorie Griek outlines new role for NRC
Waste Dive caught up with the organization's first executive director in nearly a decade to discuss how NRC aims to get involved through collaboration.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Leadership lowdown: A look at the industry's newest execs
August has been a whirlwind for waste and recycling — especially when it comes to impactful shifts in leadership.
Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2017 -
For recycling mascots, education is not one-costume-fits-all
These cities and waste companies have made their unique mascots a part of their educational curriculums and communities.
Kristin Musulin • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Report: NYC export infrastructure reducing truck mileage, but not built for 'zero waste' future
New analysis of the city's 20-year waste plan by the Independent Budget Office highlights the ongoing trend of high costs.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on living wages, contract loopholes and acquisitions
"This two-tier living wage that’s coming out of this settlement is going to set a terrible precedent," and other talking points you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • Aug. 25, 2017 -
San Jose, CA approves living wage settlement to avoid legal standoff with Republic
Republic has argued that the living wage requirement doesn't apply to temp workers under its commercial franchise agreement.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2017 -
APA report identifies standards for achieving urban circular economies
Waste Dive spoke to Ning Ai, report author and associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, about the industry's role in city sustainability.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on being a 'landfill-free society,' the solar eclipse and illegal waste trading
"It’s hard to estimate because it’s not like we’ve done anything quite like this before."
Cody Boteler • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Can Congress cut food waste? It depends on the success of this bill
A recently introduced food recovery bill would target anaerobic digestion, date labeling and surplus food donations. Some industry leaders, however, are skeptical.
Cody Boteler • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on community organization and 'unscrupulous' trade with China
"We believe this is the best blend of economics and emissions available today," and other quotes you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Waste Connections and Rubicon enter new legal battle over competitive practices
Rubicon is now being sued for allegedly interfering with existing contracts and having Waste Connections' containers towed unsafely.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Goodbye 'Filthadelphia': Philly sets realistic benchmarks for reaching 'zero waste'
Waste Dive spoke to Nic Esposito, Philadelphia's zero waste and litter director, about the city's action plan to reach a 2035 diversion goal.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Predictive scheduling laws: Coming soon to a jurisdiction near you
The movement to make on-the-clock workers' schedules fairer is still in its infancy, but big U.S. cities are already experimenting.
Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on safety and acting local
"You need to be local. You need to be on the ground."
Cody Boteler • Aug. 4, 2017 -
New NWRA President & CEO: 'Safety is in my blood'
In his first interview with Waste Dive, Darrell Smith pledged results on safety through more data collection and new efforts to change the industry's image.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Action Environmental Group CEO on why the NYC market demands a local approach
"We're opportunistic, so we have our eyes out. We certainly want to continue to grow through acquisitions. Right now in this region, this is where we know."
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive: Organics diversion is here to stay in NYC. What's next?
Waste Dive caught up with five organics experts during the recent NYC Food Waste Fair to discuss processing capacity, limitations and future opportunities.
Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2017
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