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London's Gatwick Airport opens world's first WTE facility for airline waste
The facility dries non-recyclable waste into pellets for use in a biomass boiler that heats one of the airport's terminals.
By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2017 -
UPDATE: Hawaii County Council votes against resolution for new mulching contract
Hawaiian Earth Recycling will seek more than $4 million if the county goes through with a contract termination.
By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2017 -
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TrendlineThe 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.
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South Dakota city posts solid diversion rate, though contamination holds it back
Sioux Falls' 23.2% diversion rate for 2016 nearly met its annual goal, but is lower than the regional average.
By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2017 -
Apple touts recycling and sourcing progress at manufacturing facilities
The company says it diverted more than 200,000 metric tons of waste from Chinese manufacturing sites in 2016.
By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017 -
Oakland, CA sues California Waste Solutions over recycling contract error
The company was allowed to charge up to $776 per month to move recycling bins to the curb.
By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017 -
Leaders weigh options to update Pennsylvania's 29-year-old recycling law
The pending expiration of a $2-per-ton waste fee for recycling grants is seen as an opportunity to reassess a larger state mandate.
By Cole Rosengren • March 27, 2017 -
TerraCycle details plans for worldwide marine plastic collection
Following a successful project in Europe, the company sees potential to recover up to 1,000 tons of beach plastic in the next year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 23, 2017 -
California legislature weighs 3 bills to reduce plastic pollution
The legislation targets bottle caps and take-out containers, and would also fund a study on marine litter.
By Cole Rosengren • March 23, 2017 -
UPDATE: Jefferson County, KY to sue state over waste bill passed by Gov. Bevin
The local solid waste board made the decision in a special meeting on the basis that this new law violates the state's constitution.
By Cole Rosengren • March 23, 2017 -
Higher prices for recycled paper lead to mill closures
The decline in North American newsprint sales has been cited as a key factor.
By Cole Rosengren • March 22, 2017 -
Sonoco joins The Recycling Partnership
The global packaging provider is the latest in a series of high-profile corporate names to sign on.
By Cole Rosengren • March 22, 2017 -
MRFF seeks MRF partnership for flexible packaging recycling pilot
The American Chemistry Council is looking for an opportunity to show this growing part of the waste stream can be recovered.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
Plastics Industry Association projects plastic bottle demand to grow 6% by 2020
The corporate group's new Plastics Market Watch report explores trends around lightweighting and changing consumption habits.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
New $7M bottle recycling facility planned for Jacksonville, FL
The Brazilian company behind the project was attracted by the city's port access.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
Report: New York could see $22M in economic benefits from food waste diversion law
These findings are being used to support Governor Andrew Cuomo's new NYS Food Recovery and Recycling Act.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Meet Dirty Murph & The Kerbside Sorters: The UK consultants turning trash into tunes
The rock band, comprised of Eunomia consultants, is aiming to follow in the "footsteps of The Beatles" with the release of its new waste-related EP.
By Cole Rosengren • March 20, 2017 -
E-Cycle Washington could see more transparency, tougher penalties under new bill
The bill, which still requires state Senate approval, has divided the regional electronics recycling industry.
By Cole Rosengren • March 20, 2017 -
Providence, RI looks to solve rampant contamination in struggling recycling program
The city's diversion rate recently dipped below 9% and officials are exploring all options to improve it.
By Cole Rosengren • March 20, 2017 -
PK Clean announces plans for plastic-to-oil expansion in coming year
The Utah startup will be deploying its technology on an ocean expedition this summer and in Canada by the end of the year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
Denver rolls out new carts for refuse, recyclables and organics citywide
The move has led to modest diversion rate improvements, but some say mandatory participation could deliver more results.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
AI-driven robot 'Clarke' outperforms humans in carton recycling
The robot, developed by the Carton Council and AMP Robotics, can pick up 60 cartons per minute at the Alpine Waste & Recycling MRF.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
UPDATE: Petition urges Las Vegas City Council to open bidding for collection contract
Some question whether any bidders could even offer a competitive bid against Republic's strong position in the region.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Solid waste infrastructure earns C+ in 2017 report card, leaving industry with lessons to learn
The country’s solid waste infrastructure may be working in fair condition, but mere management without continued innovation is no longer good enough.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017 -
CalRecycle moving forward on mandatory EPR regulations
The state agency is hosting a workshop next week with key stakeholders to discuss details of a potential system.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017 -
Eco Depot to operate first major compost facility in Northwest Ontario
The facility will have the capacity for food scraps, biosolids, yard waste and more when it opens later this year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017
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