Charlotte, North Carolina launches circular economy plan

Modeled after programs in cities around the world, the plan aims to reduce both waste and create economic opportunities for local residents.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 26, 2018

Can Waste Management's hot streak survive an economic downturn?

The company says yes, and has plenty of reasons why. In the meantime, it's buying more new trucks this year than ever before, seeing labor retention improve and eyeing some "very attractive" acquisitions.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2018

Next up for the RecycLA experiment — optimization

Updates from key players in the Los Angeles franchise program — including four haulers — about how they're adapting to commodity markets, organics diversion and a uniquely ambitious facility certification program.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018

Daily Digest: Omaha, Nebraska releases RFP, fines Waste Management $300K

Plus, Wheelabrator gets a new eight-year deal in Virginia, big cannabis commits to sustainable packaging and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2018

Daily Digest: Republic sues drug company over West Lake cleanup

Plus, Philadelphia recyclables going to WTE, a potential dual-stream comeback in New York and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 24, 2018

Daily Digest: Markets force closure of New York recycler

Plus, a report from the 2018 ISWA World Congress, two former mayors join Rubicon boards and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2018

China's new role in the global recycling economy

A keynote session during last week's Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference examined what effects China's regulations are having and what comes next for new market developments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2018

Daily Digest: NYC commissioner calls for end to fatigued driving

Plus, San Diego agrees to recycling contract amendment, HP and IKEA join an ocean plastics consortium and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 22, 2018

Daily Digest: Shipping giant Maersk invests in Spoiler Alert

Plus, an Indiana mixed waste project stalls, Rhode Island launches landfill solar, the UK uncovers plastic export fraud and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2018

Relationship advice for MRF operators looking to renegotiate and educate

Consulting firms GBB, HDR and RRS shared advice on navigating these rapidly changing and often sensitive times during the MRF Operations Forum in Chicago.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 19, 2018

Daily Digest: P&G diaper recycling solution, Sodexo plastic pledge

Plus, the evolution of PFAS concerns play out in Vermont, a major food waste reduction for Latin America and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 18, 2018

Daily Digest: Houston mayor talks 2019 recycling contract, return of glass

Plus, Maryland county approves labor peace ordinance, Los Angeles moves ahead on straw ban and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 17, 2018

Recycling priorities from leading local officials around the country

Last week's Municipal Waste Management Association summit in Houston offered a unique look into challenges and solutions on the ground.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 17, 2018

Daily Digest: Amazon investing $10M in Closed Loop Fund

Plus, a new flexible packaging recovery challenge kicks off, Nine Dragons keeps growing in U.S., PAYT programs on the rise and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2018

Daily Digest: Waste Management cart-tagging questioned in Chicago

Plus, a Missouri city drops all fiber collection, Kentucky workers fight for fair pay and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018

NERC: 38% of Northeast MRF glass going to landfills

The Northeast Recycling Council recently conducted a survey of MRFs throughout the region to better understand their end markets, investment cycles and practices around handling glass.

By Cody Ellis • Updated Oct. 16, 2018

Tetra Pak thinking outside the box as sustainable packaging demand grows

Gustaf Rabe, VP of aseptic sales in the U.S. and Canada, discusses how the company is embracing current trends through the use of plant-based plastics and modernized designs.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 15, 2018

Daily Digest: DSNY driver kills pedestrian amid chaotic week of US crashes

Plus, Trump seizes on ocean plastic as the latest example of international unfairness and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 12, 2018

WEEE Forum launches inaugural E-Waste Day

Official collection and education events will take place in 21 countries, along with inspired programs in other parts of the world, including the U.S.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 12, 2018

Daily Digest: CEO perspectives on GFL deal, Covanta UK project in court

Plus, repeal efforts move forward for franchising in Minnesota, a pipeline explosion stalls Waste Management collections in Washington and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2018

GFL Environmental closes Waste Industries deal, now in 20 states

According to GFL, the $2.825 billion deal makes it the largest private company in the North American industry.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 15, 2018

Mondelez plans to make all packaging recyclable by 2025

The maker of Oreos, Tang and Ritz says it will partner with groups to encourage packaging to be collected and recycled in global markets.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2018

3 ways to profitably reform the recycling industry

A business design proposal aimed to stabilize operations for the long-term, while still appealing to shareholders, by emphasizing smarter market development, capital allocation and diversion expectations.

By Matthias Herskind • Oct. 9, 2018

Can 'chemical recycling' change cultural equation on plastic?

Growing interest in alternate processing methods for flexible packaging, wrappers and other challenging items was a key focus during the recent SPC Advance conference in Boston.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 8, 2018

Letter to the governor: California redemption centers need an urgent fix

Jenna Abbott, executive director of Protect CRV, calls for action after Gov. Jerry Brown's veto of a bill written to help the state's container redemption industry.

By Jenna Abbott • Oct. 8, 2018