Daily Digest: NYC waste reform, mega Virginia landfill proceeds

Plus news on a mixed waste MRF upgrade in California, latest Southeast Asian export data, a Polish garbage mafia crackdown and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 8, 2018

Timeline: How the US ended up in a global trade war

Tit-for-tat tariffs are affecting global supply chains trading thousands of products, from washing machines to soybeans.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 8, 2018

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The Rise of Recycling AI

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly common at MRFs, in collection trucks and even as a tool for consumer education at the point of generation.

By Waste Dive staff

Daily Digest: EPA's GHG mystery, Phoenix drops Recyclebank

Plus news on a Teamsters strike in Atlanta, Sonoco's new sustainability goals, M&A in Pennsylvania and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Updated Aug. 14, 2018

What is Waste Management's role in national recycling policy?

Waste Dive caught up with Federal Public Affairs Director Susan Robinson for the company's latest thoughts on packaging, rising program costs and making progress in a decentralized system.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 6, 2018

Daily Digest: Quarterly recycling recap, Trump signs Perkins Act

Plus news on the latest plastic talking points, a new curbside organics pilot, bike-share waste and more in our new daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 6, 2018

Organics now generating more revenue than recycling for Casella

The situation is unique due to a large sludge contract, but it still highlights ongoing drag for what was otherwise reported as a successful second quarter.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 6, 2018

Advanced Disposal previews tech for drivers and customers, touting competitive edge

The Florida company also said in its Q2 earnings call it expects a busier second half of the year for M&A and continues to feel industrywide recycling effects.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2018

Vietnam, Malaysia crack down on scrap imports

The Southeast Asian countries report a backlog of scrap and pollution concerns following China's import bans.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 2, 2018

Is PepsiCo's new $10M pledge to The Recycling Partnership enough?

The "All In On Recycling" campaign aims to raise $25 million and catalyze another $75 million for local collection and education programs. Environmental groups say corporations can do more.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2018

EPA reports static recycling rate, framing changes for Trump era

Newly released 2015 data indicates a 34.7% recycling rate for the U.S. The benefits of increasing that rate further are now being framed in terms of job creation rather than greenhouse gas reduction.

By Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2018

Washington, DC wraps recycling trucks in colorful art

The "Designed for Recycling" initiative encourages residents to recycle and reduce their landfill waste.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 30, 2018

Republic CEO: 'Recycling is a product our customers want to buy'

During the Q2 call, Slager said people have already shown a willingness to pay more, though it will take longer to convince some municipalities to alter their recycling budgets.

By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2018

Phoenix solicits proposals for plastics processing facility

Mixed plastics would be turned into new products or fuel.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2018

Waste Management: Recycling revenue still down, driverless pilot coming

The company no longer expects commodity prices to rebound this year, but is increasingly optimistic about all else. Plus, executives discussed multiple new labor retention initiatives. 

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2018

Waste Connections: Recycling downturn could help M&A

CEO Ron Mittelstaedt weighed in on growth plans, China's ongoing effects and New York franchising during the company's second quarter earnings call.

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2018

How the UK is thinking about plastics in market downturn

As marine litter gains attention and export markets shrink, more countries are forced think about creating their own circular economies.

By Maxine Perella • July 24, 2018

The future of recycling for people, packagers, policymakers

Industry voices from Circulate Capital, Recology, Eureka Recycling and Green America weigh in on where the national conversation is going post-China.

By Cole Rosengren • July 23, 2018

5 charts that show the trade flow effects of China's import policies

New import restrictions over the past year have led to a dramatic redesign of global scrap supply chains, and further disruptions are expected.

By Cole Rosengren , Edwin Lopez • July 20, 2018

Closed Loop spins off ocean plastic venture as Circulate Capital

The new company will focus on investing in local recycling and waste management companies in Southeast Asia with seed money from large international brands.

By Jordan Schultz • July 18, 2018

Timeline: How China has reshaped US recycling

A look back at some of Waste Dive's top coverage since July 2017, with ongoing updates about new coverage and industry resources.

By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2018

Closed Loop Partners CEO talks infrastructure investments in light of National Sword

CEO Ron Gonen says China's actions are an industry blip, but cleaner bales and investments have long-term benefits.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 17, 2018

Boston consultants identify 19 initiatives to make it a 'zero waste' city

Organics collection, a SMART residential fee system, new commercial separation mandates and potential city-owned facilities are among the list of draft options being considered ahead of a fall plan.

By Cole Rosengren • July 17, 2018

Aldi adopts recycling label across its store brands

The How2Recycle label states which products can be recycled and what steps consumers need to take to properly divert each item.

By Krishna Thakker • July 13, 2018

Sacramento, California drops mixed plastics from curbside program

The city's processor, Waste Management, will also no longer allow plastic foam or shredded paper in the wake of China's import restrictions. 

By Jordan Schultz • July 12, 2018

Starbucks continues sustainability announcements with UK cup surcharge

The news arrives after a highly publicized plan to eliminate straws, but the company's work on figuring out what to do with disposable cups remains.

By Cole Rosengren • July 10, 2018