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Bernie Sanders's $16.3T climate plan promises major waste and recycling shifts
The Democratic presidential candidate's platform includes a national recycling program, divestment from incinerators, funding for food recovery and composting investments, and a right to repair policy.
By Rina Li • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Deep Dive
What's next for California container recycling after rePlanet's closure?
Losing the state's largest recycling center operator in one fell swoop could challenge California's redemption program. Supporters and critics alike offer ideas for stabilization.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2019 -
UC San Diego launches study on recycling EV batteries into energy storage
The university partnered with manufacturer and energy company Cummins on a potential solution for the scarcity of foreign critical materials in batteries.
By HJ Mai • Aug. 28, 2019 -
What does it take to go compostable? Seattle grocer PCC is finding out
The trend-setting company plans to make all of its deli packaging compostable within three years – but it's found that getting there isn't easy.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 28, 2019 -
Republic Services sued by New Jersey county over recycling contamination standards
Camden County says new charges for inbound contamination violate its original processing agreement with ReCommunity. Republic says it's still abiding by contract terms.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 27, 2019 -
China announces additional tariffs on US scrap commodities, including aluminum and OCC
Beginning Dec. 15, aluminum, copper and fiber imports will be assessed an additional 5% tariff on top of those imposed last year.
By Rina Li • Aug. 27, 2019 -
Mississippi's largest city ends recycling, extends Waste Management landfill contract
After trying for months, Jackson officials found a way out of their curbside agreement. Questions remain about how it happened — and what comes next.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Australia's recyclable export ban creates domestic opportunities — including incineration
Plus: Lion King collectibles get the landfill treatment, and Modi calls for Indian single-use plastics ban.
By Rina Li • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Dasani products switching to aluminum, more recycled plastic
The Coca-Cola-owned brand will add more recyclable options and use less new plastic in a bid to boost sales.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Opinion
Why every business should have a 'zero waste' goal
Elytus President Matthew S. Hollis makes the case for why reaching sustainability goals can be an incremental process, and how service providers can help customers achieve them.
By Matthew S. Hollis • Aug. 13, 2019 -
EPA releases status report on efforts to 'advance' US recycling system
Following increased pressure from Congress and ongoing media attention, the agency has outlined five action items to support working groups established at last year's America Recycles Day summit.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Gender expectations vs. pro-environmental behaviors
Plus: Man receives poetic justice after dumping refrigerator off cliff in Spain, and Mexico City bans single-use plastics.
By Rina Li • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Public company recycling revenues down nearly 9% so far this year
Although some saw revenues hold steady or improve compared with the first half of 2018, the five publicly traded U.S. players all reported ongoing tightness in commodity markets during Q2.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Why China's 2020 total scrap import ban may not be so clear cut
According to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, language in the country's revised solid waste management plan indicates the potential for a phased-in approach.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Casella Q2: Northeast landfill pricing on the rise
The Vermont company reported another favorable quarter, continuing growth through acquisitions and boosting recycling revenues by charging customers higher rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Hawaii plastics ban legislation 'watered down' to working group
According to Surfrider Oahu Chapter Coordinator Doorae Shin, the plastics reduction working group — which is "heavily stacked with industry representatives" — is "certainly not an environmental victory."
By Rina Li • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Rep. Ilhan Omar's Zero Waste Act billed as 'key part' of Green New Deal
Plus: Florida activists dump 3,000 pounds of plastic litter in front of historic state capitol, and India's first "garbage cafe" offering food for trash.
By Rina Li • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Compology's contamination technology gains market share
CEO Jason Gates shared updates on how the company's AI capabilities are helping service providers rethink education strategies and improve quality for all types of waste and recycling streams.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Precipitous drop in reclaimed plastic film exports drags down recovery efforts
A recent report commissioned by the American Chemistry Council raises questions about how much reclaimed film may have been disposed when export markets dried up in 2017.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 31, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How one island territory is getting creative with upcycling and reuse
The British Virgin Islands experienced recycling challenges long before commodity market shifts. Now, the failure of a critical incinerator has prompted a whole new materials management plan.
By Genevieve Glatsky • July 31, 2019 -
Advanced Disposal Q2: Business growing steadily, landfill expenses up
The company's results largely tracked with Q2 trends so far, aside from a net loss due to a pending $9 million legal settlement and rising leachate expenses.
By Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2019 -
DOJ antitrust review continues for Waste Management-Advanced deal
Federal regulators recently requested more information from both companies to assess market overlap. Approval is likely, but it's unknown what they may have to divest.
By Cole Rosengren , Anna Hrushka • July 30, 2019 -
Covanta Q2: Price increases continue as commodity revenues dip
Tough markets for metals and energy have caused the company to lower its 2019 guidance, but executives expressed optimism about overall prospects.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2019 -
Republic Services Q2: M&A spending much higher than planned
More referrals than ever have put the Arizona company on track for a big year of acquisitions. Overall quarterly results were also strong — with some hope even for recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019 -
Waste Management Q2: Landfills more profitable, recycling 'fallen off a cliff'
The core business continues to perform well in numerous categories, while recycling prices remain a nagging headwind.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019
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