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Voters decide to keep controversial St. Paul, Minnesota collection plan
The two-year-old organized collection system has sparked legal challenges and intense debate. Some of the nation's largest haulers, including Waste Management and Republic Services, have benefited from the shift.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Nov. 6, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. -
SwagCycle aims to change sustainability narrative of promotional products
A recently launched venture from a Massachusetts-based marketing company aims to facilitate the donation or recycling of the ubiquitous branded T-shirts, water bottles, notebooks, battery packs and other free items in our lives.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Honolulu's lone MSW landfill ordered to close by 2028, path forward unclear
One of Oahu's only landfills, operated by Waste Management under contract, was recently given an expiration date by state regulators. Discussions about building a new site have long been controversial.
By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Teamsters strike against Republic nears two months, Sanders weighs in
A labor action that started with two dozen workers has since led to a number of demonstrations around the country, including a multi-day collection stoppage in Washington. Negotiations have reportedly stalled on multiple fronts.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Wheelabrator ash landfill expansion in Connecticut denied, for now
Plans to expand a monofill that serves numerous state facilities have temporarily stalled over concerns about environmental harm to wetlands. Given a lack of regional alternatives, the company intends to press on.
By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 14, 2019 -
New York commercial waste zone bill finalized ahead of imminent vote
Aside from new language on labor retention, the version council members will be asked to vote on remains largely unchanged from a prior draft. A vote is expected Oct. 30.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 23, 2019 at 8:52 a.m. -
Opinion3 reasons why M&A efforts fail
Companies conduct due diligence to discover why they shouldn't buy a company, but the mechanics of the process shouldn't kill deals. Unfortunately, that happens too often.
By Kison Patel • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Federal court OKs Waste Pro workers' overtime, joint employment suit
The order could allow a jury to decide whether Waste Pro USA was a joint employer along with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., and therefore liable for the alleged violations.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 09, 2019 -
Deep DiveWho comes out on top if New York passes commercial waste zones?
How many local haulers will be left to win franchise contracts, and whether any new entrants join the fray, all comes down to how legislative negotiations play out.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 9, 2019 at 3:06 p.m. -
NWRA loses challenge to New York transfer station capacity law
The hard-fought "waste equity" law signed in 2018 will allow the city to restrict permitted capacity at sites in three different boroughs. Industry operators say it will unfairly harm their business and may appeal the decision.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 9, 2019 at 8:46 a.m. -
Unilever pledges to halve use of virgin plastic by 2025
CEO Alan Jope said the effort will require "a fundamental rethink in our approach to our packaging and products." Greenpeace is unsure the impact will be quite so grand.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Closed Loop Partners becomes M&A player, starting with Texas recycler
Balcones Resources, a family-run company, is the first acquisition by the investment firm's new private equity fund. CEO Ron Gonen told Waste Dive there will be more to come.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 8, 2019 at 1:02 p.m. -
Q&AGlass Packaging Institute's new president predicts 'rebound' from recycling challenges
Coming off a stint with the plastics industry, Scott DeFife has plenty of ideas about changing the narrative around glass recycling's value as others seek to downplay it.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 02, 2019 -
Industry's top trade groups sign first OSHA safety alliance
The NWRA and SWANA will collaborate with federal regulators to share information on a range of safety issues, with a focus on small- and medium-sized employers.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 2, 2019 at 8:39 a.m. -
Billionaire-backed foundation contributes $300M to new plastics initiative
Sea the Future aims to make recycled resins more competitive by adding a voluntary price to virgin plastics. Its goal is to raise $20 billion for global mitigation.
By Katie Pyzyk • UPDATED: Oct. 1, 2019 at 8:56 a.m. -
Pennsylvania community first to take flexible packaging in curbside carts
The pilot program being run at J.P. Mascaro and Sons' MRF is expected to produce data for the industry on how to capture the material and identify end markets.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 25, 2019 -
EPA set to hike e-Manifest fees as industry slow to adopt system
The scale of fee increases scheduled for October caught hazardous waste generators and service providers — already frustrated with navigating the new system — by surprise.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 25, 2019 -
In fight against food waste, EPA and corporate leaders focus on business case
Administrator Wheeler, ReFED and others held a Sunday roundtable to discuss waste reduction progress. They agreed measurement is a crucial first step to move beyond just philanthropic actions.
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 24, 2019 -
Waste Management landfill one step closer to expansion in Indiana
The Liberty Landfill, set to reach capacity within the next decade, could potentially operate well into the 2040s. A recently approved county host agreement marks the latest progress.
By Leia Larsen • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Kroger expands line of Apeel produce to tackle food waste
After a pilot in Cincinnati, the grocer will stock the long-lasting avocados in 1,100 stores with plans to add asparagus and limes to some locations later this fall.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Sept. 18, 2019 -
California legislature wraps session with unprecedented recycling action
Gov. Gavin Newsom has now acted on all relevant 2019 bills. While he vetoed a recycled content mandate, multiple other bills related to market development, product bans and EPR were signed into law.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. -
Are big CPG companies getting serious about reducing plastic packaging?
Nestlé's new research institute will devise more environmentally friendly solutions, and PepsiCo plans to reduce the amount of virgin plastic in its beverage containers by 2025.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 16, 2019 -
California governor vetos recycled content mandate
Gov. Newsom said he supported the law's intent, but disagreed with a waiver process for plastics manufacturers. He did sign another law to provide short-term relief for the state's container redemption program.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Oct. 14, 2019 at 10:49 a.m. -
Deep DiveRecycling industry split on California bills that pave way for packaging EPR
Major legislation that could reshape how consumer products are designed and recycled far beyond California has become a national focal point for manufacturers, retailers and recyclers alike.
By Cole Rosengren • UPDATED: Sept. 16, 2019 at 10:27 a.m. -
ColumnMy first Loop: Early days in the circular shopping platform
A growing number of consumers have placed orders for common household items from the new e-commerce site that attempts to eliminate single-use packaging. Here's one reporter's experience.
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 11, 2019
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