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Republic Services flags barriers to circularity with new index
The waste company collaborated with The Harris Poll to survey executives across the economy and identify how much progress companies are making on their commitments to reduce waste.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Athens Services set to receive LA recycling contract potentially worth $87M
The proposed five-year deal, which includes possible extensions, would cover the processing of 450 tons per day of residential recyclables. If approved, it would end years of short-term agreements with the major local company.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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How2Recycle doesn’t want to abandon the chasing arrows
Consumer comprehension data played a central role in how How2Recycle redesigned its instructional label, leaders of the process explained. But potential restrictions in California pose a challenge.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Solarcycle reaches panel recycling agreement with Runergy Alabama
Solarcycle will both recycle Runergy’s decommissioned panels and provide the manufacturer with glass for new panels via its Georgia facility, which is slated to open in 2026.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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NASA’s new space odyssey: Tackling waste in space
The LunaRecycle challenge offers $3 million for projects that can successfully recycle materials on the surface of the moon. The agency hopes projects will also help to advance recycling on Earth.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Clorox says 2023 cyberattack hurt progress on 2030 plastic, waste reduction goals
Data shows the company stagnated on lowering virgin material and upping PCR in packaging. It also disclosed the estimated potential costs from extended producer responsibility policies.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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State resources boost zero waste efforts in Massachusetts and Colorado
Speakers at the National Zero Waste Conference discussed how strong state and local partnerships can help leverage funding and technical assistance that may not often be accessible to smaller communities.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Coalition in EPR-friendly British Columbia reports increased collection volumes in 2023
Stewardship Agencies of British Columbia said residents are recycling more beverage containers and batteries than before. The coalition aims to increase collection rates on more items through coordinated programs.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Q&ANWRA CEO Hoffman says ‘playing offense’ is key to better industry representation
Michael E. Hoffman discusses his first few months on the job and the association’s outlook on important policy and regulatory changes related to EPR, climate and the upcoming election.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RUBICONSmartCity, now part of RoutewareDo more with less: Supercharge waste and recycling fleet operations
Digital enablement allows fleet authorities to compress route times and mileage, saving on fuel costs and vehicle wear and tear.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Recycling industry eyes export improvements after port strike resolution
Ports important to recycled commodities trade are expected to reopen now that a labor strike is tentatively resolved, but some residual logistics and commodity price impacts could linger due to backlogs.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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LRS releases first sustainability report, unveils emissions reduction plan
LRS’ sustainability report offers baseline greenhouse gas emissions data and a general plan for reducing emissions from landfills and fleet vehicles while maintaining recycling rates and continuing to improve safety rates.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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What’s next now that California’s EPR for textiles law has passed
CalRecycle is expected to start working on regulations early next year. Recycling and waste groups say the law should divert more textiles, which can be problematic to process, into reuse or repair end markets instead of landfills.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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The How2Recycle label is getting a new look
The campaign to transform the instructional label program involves a refreshed design, plans for greater investment in consumer education, enhanced data sources and partners handling different aspects of the system.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Notable waste and recycling conferences in 2025
Organizers have already begun planning conferences for 2025, with new locations announced for events by SWANA and ReFED. See details about next year’s events covering business trends, organics, plastic recycling and more.
By Waste Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 4, 2024 -
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9 federal recycling and waste grants to apply for in 2024
Grant applications are due soon for numerous waste, recycling and organics programs funded by the U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Oregon multifamily recycling report calls for better funding, access
The report outlines well-known recycling challenges for people living in multifamily housing, such as lack of access and space constraints. It calls for a producer responsibility organization to dedicate funding for improvements.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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How to handle the global issue of election waste
Local governments are preparing to deal with high volumes of yard signs, mailers and campaign material as the fall election season ramps up. Programs in Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and elsewhere encourage recycling and reuse.
By Adina Solomon • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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San Francisco’s BottleBank aims to help in a state with limited container deposit options
California is set to invest millions in innovations meant to make its container deposit return system operate more efficiently. BottleBank shares lessons from its first two years in operation as a mobile bag drop program.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Lawsuits from California AG and others take aim at ExxonMobil’s chemical recycling claims
Coordinated lawsuits target the company’s role in pollution and describe the limitations of mechanical and advanced recycling to manage waste. Packaging companies have partnered with ExxonMobil to source recycled plastics.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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DOE’s $3B funding round includes battery recycling projects
American Battery Technology Co., Ascend Elements, Cirba Solutions, Clarios Circular Solutions, Li Industries and others will use the funding for facilities to recycle and process critical materials needed for new battery manufacturing.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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California closes reusable plastic carryout bag loophole
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1053, a law that will eliminate plastic bags as an option at store checkouts. Retailers will still be allowed to sell certain recycled paper bags.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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New and upcoming recycling facility projects boost regional capabilities
Cards Recycling, WM, Aurubis and a waste authority in Alabama have all invested in recent facility upgrades that could have implications for regional curbside programs or hard-to-recycle materials.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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WM to close Maryland MRF and reduce temp workforce as part of upgrade plan
The Elkridge facility’s closure is the latest development in WM’s efforts to invest more than $1 billion in new and upgraded recycling facilities across the US through 2026.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Northeast MRFs saw 40% jump in commodity values in a year: NERC report
Recent earnings calls for waste companies have reflected the trend of increased values identified in the report. NERC is seeking more MRFs to contribute data for its anonymous quarterly report.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 18, 2024
