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DeKalb County, GA to replace curbside glass recycling with drop-off centers
After over 10 years of curbside collection, the county will now only accept glass at drop-off points, citing successes across the country in "yielding high-quality glass."
By Cody Boteler • July 7, 2017 -
Chicago to roll out 'oops' tag in effort to boost recycling rate
Facing high contamination and low participation, Chicago's recycling program is adapting the way it notifies residents about items that cannot be placed in the bin.
By Cody Boteler • July 6, 2017 -
Samsung to begin selling refurbished Galaxy Note 7 phones in South Korea
Greenpeace has called on Samsung to communicate "as soon as possible" the timeline of when all remaining Note 7 materials will be recycled or reused.
By Cody Boteler • July 6, 2017 -
ISRI announces safety program to boost hazard recognition, mitigation
The course, designed for all recyclers, is funded through a $140,000 grant administered by OSHA.
By Kristin Musulin • July 6, 2017 -
Teton County, WY refuse centers in 'dire straits' due to staff shortages
As administrative employees fill vacancies, county workers are considering changes to collection services to cope with an increased waste flow.
By Cody Boteler • July 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Maryland's 'zero waste' plan has been scrapped — and maybe that's OK
One week after Gov. Larry Hogan ended his predecessor's policy, both industry and advocates see reasons to be happy.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2017 -
Amazon-Whole Foods deal could speed the decline of paper coupons
Experts say they expect the online retail giant to offer price matching and guaranteed low prices throughout Whole Foods.
By Jeff Wells • July 5, 2017 -
TDT report: NYC commercial recycling rates remain flat
New analysis from the Transform Don't Trash campaign, citing state data, estimates the city's commercial diversion rate is 22%.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2017 -
The Recycling Partnership, Chicago launch consumer-facing recycling campaign
The "It's All You" campaign will include social media PSAs and informational cards in mailboxes.
By Cody Boteler • June 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive: How will the 'Amazon Effect' impact recycling?
In this podcast episode, Retail Dive's Corinne Ruff and Sustainable Packaging Coalition's Adam Gendell weigh in on how e-commerce trends could shape packaging — and the overall waste industry.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2017 -
Report: 20K plastic bottles are purchased each second around the globe
In 2016, the world saw 480 billion plastic bottles purchased. That number is expected to increase 20% by 2021.
By Cody Boteler • June 29, 2017 -
Toledo, OH struggling to reduce recycling contamination rate as it approaches 40%
The Ohio city hired part-time employees to inspect carts last year, but is still losing money on its recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2017 -
Canada to adopt national standards on mercury bulb disposal
The law doesn't establish new standards, but requires an environmentally sound plan for disposing light bulbs with mercury in them.
By Cody Boteler • June 26, 2017 -
Corrugated Packaging Alliance reports 35% GHG reduction in sector
A life cycle assessment found the lower emissions were due to new power sources used in production and higher recovery rates.
By Cole Rosengren • June 26, 2017 -
UPDATE: Judge grants injunction after weeks-long recycling center fire
The injunction prevents Clean Up America from accepting material at the site and requires the company to create accessible fire lanes on the property.
By Cole Rosengren • June 26, 2017 -
Florida county ban on polystyrene to take effect, skirting state law
Miami-Dade County's rules take effect in July, shortly after a similar policy was approved in Deerfield, Dart Container's headquarter city.
By Cole Rosengren • June 26, 2017 -
UPDATE: Fort Smith, AR resident to sue city for 'misuse of public funds'
Jennifer Merriott hopes to get residents reimbursed for recycling fees that were allegedly charged during a period that recyclables were headed to a landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2017 -
FCC wins $33M contract over Waste Management in Rowlett, TX
The deal in the Dallas suburb marks the European company's eighth U.S. contract and first collection routes in the state.
By Cole Rosengren • June 23, 2017 -
Pennsylvania governor says he will veto bag ban preemption bill
The move will block a tactic that has become increasingly popular in state legislatures.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017 -
San Diego will allow polystyrene food containers in curbside recycling bins
Details remain murky, though this decision comes after a less expensive option was reportedly presented to the city council.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2017 -
Veolia targets businesses for coffee cup recycling
Recognizing the U.K.'s problem with disposable coffee cups, Veolia is targeting the location where a majority of people throw away their cups of coffee — the workplace.
By Cody Boteler • June 20, 2017 -
UPDATE: San Francisco approves 14% collection rate hike to meet zero waste goals
The new rate will start in July, with additional rate increases in 2019 and 2021.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
Rumpke picks up additional support for new $20M HQ project
The Ohio company says the new building will help it consolidate existing operations and keep jobs in the same township.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
DSNY Strategic Plan Update provides a look at agency's operational future
The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
Dell doubles 2020 recycled content goal in ongoing sustainability push
The company's annual "Legacy of Good" update highlights a new focus on packaging made from ocean plastics.
By Cole Rosengren • June 19, 2017
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