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Maine becomes first in the nation to enact statewide foam ban
Other states are in the process of approving or considering similar policies, following cities that have them in place.
By Cody Ellis • May 2, 2019 -
Casella recycling revenue rises, Boston negotiations ongoing
Despite commodity shifts, the company's recycling business is holding steady. Landfill pricing is also on the rise, and acquisition plans appear to be pacing ahead of annual goals.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2019 -
DC public works breaks down successful recycling education campaign
The agency recorded a 9.5% capture rate increase and an 8% decline in contamination after implementing its "Waste Less, Recycle More" campaign.
By Catelyn Scholwinski • May 1, 2019 -
Scrap metal theft bill gains new momentum in Kansas legislature
The measure would activate a scrap metals theft database that has been in limbo for years after a previous version went unfunded.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2019 -
Advanced Disposal reports two acquisitions, recycling decline
The Florida company has gone into an extended quiet period following news of a planned merger with Waste Management, but its recent quarterly report offers a snapshot of business before the news broke.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2019 -
Philadelphia to send all recyclables to Waste Management under new contract
The city had sent about half of its recyclables to a Covanta incinerator for nearly six months after a prior Republic Services contract expired without resolution.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 29, 2019 -
Republic still very much 'in the hunt' for acquisitions, outpacing 2019 plan
Advanced Disposal may not have been the right fit, but executives remain actively engaged in M&A. They also covered recycling turnaround plans, rising landfill costs and more during the company's Q1 earnings call.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Investigation reveals pervasive plastic scrap smuggling into Malaysia
Plus: DSNY scraps supervisor's exam results in wake of cheating revelations, and Philippines President Duterte threatens war with Canada over illegal waste.
By Rina Li • April 26, 2019 -
Waste Management anticipates 15% customer growth from 'transformational' Advanced deal
Company executives offered insights into what's described as their biggest merger in 20 years — along with updates on recycling and E&P expansion.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019 -
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Waste Connections reports acquisitions in 7 states, with more to come
During the company's Q1 call, executives said they're ready to pick up any Advanced Disposal divestments and have stopped counting on Asian export markets for recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2019 -
Q&A
How Los Angeles is adapting to market changes — with an eye toward Mexico
Waste Dive recently met with LA Sanitation Director Enrique Zaldivar to discuss how his city is working through global changes in recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2019 -
Oregon Senate rejects statewide polystyrene foam container ban
The proposed ban was defeated in a 15-14 vote after three Democrats sided with Republican lawmakers in voting against the bill.
By Rina Li • Updated July 8, 2019 -
Lincoln, Nebraska's cardboard disposal decreases dramatically following ban
Viewed as a success, the one-year-old ban has led to a 76% decrease in cardboard going to the landfill – as well as higher overall recycling rates.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2019 -
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Lakeshore Recycling Systems finalizes purchase of first landfill
Buying the site in western Illinois marks a departure from the company's previous vows to never own disposal assets. CEO Alan Handley recently explained the logic behind this move.
By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • Updated June 19, 2019 -
Report: Global plastic trade's 'staggering' costs in Southeast Asia
Investigative analysis conducted by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives and Greenpeace East Asia explores the repercussions of plastic pollution for countries that have seen post-China import spikes.
By Rina Li • April 23, 2019 -
Iowa waste authority approves $10.9M equipment contract for new MRF
The Metro Waste Authority is moving ahead with plans to construct its own recycling facility that will handle up to 45,000 tons per year and use equipment from CP Group.
By Cole Rosengren , Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 22, 2019 -
Why one California facility gladly processes mixed plastics and MRF residuals
Titus MRF Services has run a prototype of its "secondary MRF" concept in Los Angeles for years and aspires to build a network of facilities along the West Coast.
By Cole Rosengren • April 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Uncontained: The complex link between retail and packaging
Retailers know that the environmental effects of packaging are weighing on consumers' minds. But experts say it's not just about getting rid of plastic.
By Kaarin Moore • April 22, 2019 -
Apple expands electronics recycling, opens material recovery lab
The company reportedly diverted 48,000 metric tons of e-waste from landfill in 2018 and is working to do more — but its policies around product obsolescence and reparability remain a concern to some.
By Cody Ellis • April 22, 2019 -
Q&A
Nestlé Waters North America striving for '100% recycling,' wary of plastic backlash
Waste Dive sat down with CEO Fernando Mercé at ISRI 2019 — where he accepted a recycling design award — to discuss plans for greater rPET usage, water bottles becoming a target for activism and more.
By Cole Rosengren • April 17, 2019 -
Report: Residential recycling rules more confusing than Ikea furniture or tax prep
A new survey from the Grocery Manufacturers Association highlights pervasive confusion among consumers about recycling symbols, rules and benefits.
By Catelyn Scholwinski • April 17, 2019 -
Q&A
Unpacking the international business potential of China's scrap import ban
Closed Loop Partners' Chris Cui spoke with Waste Dive about National Sword's impact on the Chinese recycling industry — and potential opportunities for U.S. stakeholders in the policy's wake.
By Rina Li • April 17, 2019 -
Brightmark Energy closes $260M financing for Indiana plastics-to-fuel facility
The commercial-scale facility will process 100,000 tons of plastic a year into fuel products and wax using technology from RES Polyflow.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 16, 2019 -
Unilever packaging to contain 50% recycled material by year end
The company also plans to partner with Walmart to educate consumers on how to dispose of or recycle packaging.
By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019 -
Starbucks launches £1M 'Cup Fund' for UK recycling programs
Launched in partnership with environmental charity Hubbub, the fund will offer individual grants of up to £100,000 to support paper cup recycling initiatives in at least 10 UK locations.
By Rina Li • April 15, 2019
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