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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 -
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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 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on China, Q2 and young people joining the industry
"...A lot of people, I think, have made the unfortunate mistake of saying this is all easier than it really is," and other highlights you might have missed this week.
Cody Boteler • July 27, 2017 -
NWRA's Chaz Miller: Incoming industry professionals should 'be skeptical'
In an exit interview with Waste Dive, the 40-year industry veteran shares his perspectives on recycling trends and climate change.
Kristin Musulin • July 26, 2017 -
What comes next after China's scrap ban surprise?
A look at four big picture questions the U.S. recycling industry is asking a week after the new import announcement.
Cole Rosengren • July 24, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on plastic pollution and 'catastrophic' trade regulations
"The safety of our employees is our top priority," and other quotes you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • July 21, 2017 -
How Waste Management hit the mark in its Couch-to-5K initative
The second-annual program encouraged employees of all positions, locations and fitness levels to commit to an eight-week regimen of wellness.
Kristin Musulin • July 18, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on rat crackdowns and the economics of waste reduction
"Ethical concerns don’t sway businesses, so there is also the financial argument that if you're throwing out food you’re wasting money," and other talking points you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • July 14, 2017 -
NYC Food Waste Fair to offer businesses 'soup to nuts' display of reduction and diversion
The first-of-its kind event by the Foundation for New York's Strongest will feature industry exhibitions, workshops and more.
Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2017 -
Advice from Boise to Chicago: In recycling education, 'focus on the most critical issues'
Boise, ID boasts a contamination rate that's usually lower than 10%, according to a city official — but success didn't happen overnight.
Cody Boteler • July 7, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on zero waste, data security and combating contamination
"If we want to move away from disposal then let's start putting the plans in place to get us there," and other highlights you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • July 7, 2017 -
Can recruitment technology keep pace with the gig economy?
Two-thirds of recruitment pros say that automation enhances their ability to compete for talent, but the growing freelance candidate market poses certain challenges.
Tess Taylor • July 6, 2017 -
Maryland's 'zero waste' plan has been scrapped — and maybe that's OK
One week after Gov. Larry Hogan ended his predecessor's policy, both industry and advocates see reasons to be happy.
Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on 'Trump-ian' decisions, zero waste and aggressive competition
"The waste industry is kind of ruthless," and other talking points you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • June 30, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive: How will the 'Amazon Effect' impact recycling?
In this podcast episode, Retail Dive's Corinne Ruff and Sustainable Packaging Coalition's Adam Gendell weigh in on how e-commerce trends could shape packaging — and the overall waste industry.
Kristin Musulin and Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on leachate, lawsuits, stereotypes and plastic bags
"I just want the people in the industry to be looked upon as heroes, instead of just lowlifes," and other talking points you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • June 23, 2017
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