Leslie Nemo
Contributor | @leslie_nemoLeslie Nemo is a freelance science journalist based in Michigan. She's reported on everything from library workouts to cactus transplants, but her soft spot is for urban environmental stories. When not reporting, she's working out, cooking or trying to pet your dog.
28 articles by Leslie Nemo
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As reusable takeout container systems expand, logistics questions abound
April 20, 2022 -
As compost volumes grow, policy and research help boost market expansion
Feb. 14, 2022 -
With landfill methane in the climate spotlight, satellite and flyover measurements attract a following
Nov. 3, 2021 -
What can EPR programs learn from more than a decade of PaintCare?
Aug. 13, 2021 -
Renewed focus on landfill calculations as waste industry faces pressure to reduce emissions
March 9, 2021 -
How local waste and recycling leaders are grappling with coronavirus-driven budget pressures
Dec. 22, 2020 -
Continuus Materials pursuing new Pennsylvania plant for paper and plastic recovery
Dec. 10, 2020 -
Tracking ESG climate targets from US waste and recycling companies
Nov. 18, 2020 -
Georgia on track for new recycling funds following ballot measure and state law
Nov. 13, 2020 -
Household hazardous waste collection adapts to conflicting needs during pandemic
Nov. 9, 2020 -
Long Beach, California, revamps recycling to focus on plastics by item type, not resin numbers
Sept. 16, 2020 -
Colorado law calls for exploration of recycling market development center, EPR policies
July 29, 2020 -
Renewed interest in automated side loaders driven by pandemic concerns, persistent safety issues
July 23, 2020 -
Michigan legislature considers bill to shape recycling market development spending
June 24, 2020 -
Strained supply chains, resource scarcity drive heightened focus on circularity amid pandemic
June 10, 2020 -
Road ahead for recycled PET markets complicated by coronavirus-induced supply disruptions
May 20, 2020 -
Carton manufacturers invested big in attaining 'recyclable' status, but can they sustain it?
May 13, 2020 -
Governments encouraged to expand procurement of products with PCR
April 15, 2020 -
Single-use plastic bag supporters cite coronavirus risks in reviving sanitation concerns over reusables
April 2, 2020 -
Oregon DEQ calls for emphasis on 'low-impact' materials, not 'recyclable'
March 25, 2020 -
The Recycling Partnership launches polypropylene recycling group with $35M funding target
March 4, 2020 -
Cascade breaks ranks with other cart manufacturers by adding 10% PCR plastic
Feb. 6, 2020 -
How the REMADE Institute hopes to reshape manufacturing with recycling in mind
Feb. 5, 2020 -
California city finds local recycling solution for 30K unwanted carts at fraction of prior cost
Nov. 14, 2019 -
What will it take to use more recycled content in plastic recycling carts?
Oct. 25, 2019