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Deep Dive
Is New York's 2030 'zero waste' goal receding from reach?
Three key initiatives — single-stream recycling, curbside organics expansion and "save-as-you-throw" — are on hold indefinitely. Now, both skeptics and boosters are questioning whether it's practical or possible to hit the mark.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Waste Management going on sustainability 'offensive,' buying more landfills
As the company's results continue to reach record highs, its stated focus is to keep spending on "technology and people" — including shareholders.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Waste Connections did $1B worth of acquisitions in 2018, foresees another 'outsized year'
During the Q4 earnings call, executives also discussed public pressure on plastics, the viability of franchising and ongoing labor trends.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Hawaii State Senate approves bill to limit and ban single-use plastics
The legislation, which targets straws, polystyrene foam containers, plastic bags and other items, is now headed to the House.
By Bryan M. Gold • Updated March 6, 2019 -
Los Angeles City Council approves RecycLA settlement with seven service providers
A new contract amendment will bring a number of changes to the major franchise program — including city funding to cover controversial recycling service fees and a higher contamination threshold.
By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • Updated Feb. 20, 2019 -
Inside Republic's recycling messaging, and an Arizona MRF, with two VPs
Pete Keller and Richard Coupland, the company's primary public faces on recycling, recently met with Waste Dive to talk contract pricing, GHG calculations, end markets and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Nashville to expand curbside recycling collection with $2M state grant
The city is doubling its collection frequency by adding 16 new trucks at a time when others are scaling back curbside programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2019 -
California counties call for state commission on 'significant' recycling disruptions
A recent letter from the California State Association of Counties to newly inaugurated Gov. Gavin Newsom is part of a push for greater action around market development.
By Bryan M. Gold • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Michigan gets unprecedented $15M boost for recycling in lame duck surprise
The annual influx from a new online sales tax is one of the largest recycling budget increases for any state in recent memory. Proponents hope it can kickstart a wholesale policy rethink and foster market development.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Republic Services has 'overcome' China hurdle, says recycling success up to customers
Reporting favorable 2018 earnings, CEO Don Slager projected slow and steady progress on labor retention, technology updates and M&A.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 8, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Time for federal action on plastic pollution?
Plus: mussels losing their grip to microplastics, Recology MRF workers struggling with needle influx and UK politicians calling for an end to plastic waste exports abroad.
By Rina Li • Feb. 8, 2019 -
Q&A
Waste Management CEO talks climate change, ocean plastic and 'zero waste'
Waste Dive sat down with Jim Fish for an exclusive interview at the company's sustainability forum in Phoenix to parse out its latest environmental messaging.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 6, 2019 -
Indicted Massachusetts mayor ends PAYT program ahead of recall election
Mayor Jasiel Correia has long promised, and previously attempted, to cancel the controversial program. Critics say the timing and fiscal reasoning are suspect.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2019 -
APR: Recycled plastics reduce energy consumption, GHG emissions
A new report examines the entire lifecycle of using recycled versus virgin resins in the manufacturing process, focusing on PET, HDPE and PP.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2019 -
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Does Berkeley, California's foodware ordinance provide a new national model?
The law, described as "the most ambitious, comprehensive legislation to reduce throw-away foodware in the United States," mandates a $0.25 disposable cup fee, among many other requirements.
By Rina Li • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How small cities around the country are fighting to save recycling
Solutions to preserve access and reduce contamination are emerging from municipalities, partners and citizen-led efforts in states such as Oregon, Virginia and New Hampshire.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2019 -
KFC commits to fully recoverable or reusable plastic packaging by 2025
The fast food chain has also signed on as a partner of the NextGen Consortium, which is focused on packaging alternatives, and joins a growing list of brands removing traditional plastics from their stores.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Memphis sanitation strike's living legacy, Ocean Cleanup's destructive potential
Plus: waste collection work linked to musculoskeletal disorders, Malaysia cracks down on illegal plastic importers and China announces plans for "waste-free cities."
By Rina Li • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Washington state recycling market incubator bill signed into law
The law will establish a Recycling Development Center to incentivize new companies to process recyclable materials and develop more local end markets.
By Katie Pyzyk , Rina Li • Updated May 1, 2019 -
TerraCycle promises 'future of consumption' with Loop reuse system
Dozens of major brands have partnered to launch this ambitious new packaging model in the U.S. and France. TerraCycle and Suez break down how it could change the waste equation in the coming decades.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Opinion
How important are waste audits? San Francisco's mandate speaks volumes.
Great Forest's CEO breaks down seven ways that regular audits can help save money and meet sustainability goals.
By Ross Guberman • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Department of Energy commits $20.5M to spark lithium-ion battery recycling
Secretary Rick Perry recently announced plans for a new R&D center — as well as multiple innovation prizes — to drastically increase recovery rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 13, 2019 -
Recology leans into recycling solutions with $33M San Francisco upgrades
The improvements include seven optical sorters (including three new units from France) and expanded capacity for organics at a local transfer station.
By Rina Li • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Vermont may walk back statewide organics collection requirement
The Agency of Natural Resources recommends haulers only be required to collect organics from multi-family and commercial sites, but still wants to enact a universal food waste disposal ban by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Nestlé lays out first steps to making all product packaging recyclable by 2025
The company will begin phasing out straws, using more paper-based packaging and upping its usage of recycled PET this year.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2019
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