Deep Dive: Page 10
Industry insights from our journalists
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DSNY says the hard work of reaching 'zero waste' by 2030 is just beginning
During a City Council progress hearing, the DSNY commissioner asked for support on big issues such as PAYT and franchising.
Cole Rosengren • Sept. 19, 2017 -
In advocating material reuse, WWF and partners hope to create 'cascading value'
After sharing visions and goals at the 2017 Verge Conference, World Wildlife Fund, The Recycling Partnership and other groups want to encourage material reuse and waste reduction.
Cody Boteler • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Developing new markets and prioritizing safety
"Of course other markets will develop, but they can’t happen instantaneously," and other highlights you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Republic, Advanced, FCC caught up in Florida county's pre-Irma collection drama
Polk County threatened to sue Republic for canceling collections before the storm — and asked the other two companies to step in.
Cole Rosengren • Sept. 15, 2017 -
What you need to know about food waste
Waste Dive took a comprehensive look at how food waste is altering the industry and all of its stakeholders, from the local level to the federal government.
Kristin Musulin • Sept. 13, 2017 -
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 -
Surplus stats: Food waste by the numbers
Here are eight numbers that put into perspective just how vast the issue of food waste is across the U.S. and the globe.
Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Inside Boston CORe, Waste Management's answer to urban organics diversion
The pre-processing technology converts commercial and residential food scraps into a bioslurry for digestion at a regional wastewater treatment facility.
Cole Rosengren • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Study: Food scrap recycling can work in cities of any size, though PAYT helps
MIT researchers examined the defining characteristics of programs in dozens of mid-sized cities around the country.
Cole Rosengren • 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 -
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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
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