Organics: Page 16

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    Divert seeks to scale food waste prevention tech, recycling platform with $100M investment

    CEO Ryan Begin said the company is coming out of stealth mode after cultivating a large retail client base. He discussed rethinking the food recovery hierarchy and previewed multiple new digester projects.

    By • Aug. 31, 2022
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    Q&A

    LRS CEO outlines how M&A and sustainability are creating a Midwest powerhouse

    One year into Macquarie’s ownership of LRS, CEO Alan Handley shared what’s next for the company’s expansion, talked plans to hit a $600 million revenue run rate, previewed a new Chicago MRF and more.

    By • Aug. 30, 2022
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    Jersey City mapping food rescue opportunities with support from NRDC grant

    Jersey City’s public works and health and human services departments are working to better map and distribute food resources as part of a broader focus on reducing food waste that is saving $1 million per year so far.

    By • Aug. 29, 2022
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    As EPA seeks to label certain PFAS hazardous, landfill operators worry about cost, liability

    The federal government is targeting PFOA and PFOS, two of many “forever chemicals,” for inclusion under the Superfund law. Landfill operators want a targeted exemption, citing significant legal liability and costs.

    By • Aug. 29, 2022
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    Waste Connections acquiring 3 franchise haulers around San Jose, California

    The newly confirmed transactions involving haulers that service San Jose, Milpitas and Livermore, California, all come with long-term municipal contracts that fit the company’s acquisition strategy.

    By • Updated Aug. 25, 2022
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    Deep Dive // NYC commercial waste reform

    New York commercial waste haulers hold their breath after submitting bids for 10-year contracts

    Bids are in to operate in the Department of Sanitation’s upcoming commercial waste zone system. Haulers of all sizes are waiting to learn their fates while operating under lingering pandemic and inflationary pressures.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
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    Anaergia says federal tax credits, boosted by California policy, will unlock new US biogas projects

    In a recent earnings call, executives shared updates on expanding organics pre-processing and digestion operations to meet California’s SB 1383 mandate along with financing for projects in North Carolina and Rhode Island.

    By • Aug. 19, 2022
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    Where the Teamsters are looking to grow their ranks in waste and recycling

    General President Sean O’Brien’s “militant” approach is reportedly influencing discussions with employers and members alike as the waste industry’s biggest union looks to expand its reach.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act with waste implications and $369B for climate efforts

    Groups representing companies that produce RNG from waste touted the law as a major step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The president called it “one of the most significant laws in our history.”

    By • Updated Aug. 17, 2022
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    Massachusetts climate bill includes anaerobic digesters in state peak energy incentive program

    A major bill recently signed by Gov. Charlie Baker has implications for digesters as well as landfill gas facilities. The National Waste & Recycling Association and Vanguard Renewables supported the provisions.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    Biogas industry applauds House passage of Inflation Reduction Act with ‘historic’ implications

    Anaergia and the American Biogas Council said new tax credits and other provisions will be a boon for anaerobic digestion and landfill gas projects. The bill also has implications for Superfund projects and corporate tax policy.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Seeking funding and connections, recyclers turn to business incubator NextCycle

    Recyclers and other businesses in Michigan, Colorado and Washington, the states where NextCycle operates, discussed the program’s impact on their circular economy goals during a Northeast Recycling Council webinar.

    By • Aug. 12, 2022
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    Inflation Reduction Act heads to House with biogas and fleet provisions intact

    Tax credits to build biogas projects and expand alternative fuel vehicles remain part of a major climate bill that could see a final vote this week. New language taxing stock buybacks would affect large waste companies, but minimally.

    By , • Updated Aug. 10, 2022
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    New York City rolling out ‘largest curbside composting program in the nation’ with Queens expansion

    After years of budget cuts and political shifts, the Department of Sanitation says this latest organics recycling iteration will be its most cost-effective and efficient approach yet. Drop-off bins are also being added in other boroughs.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Food waste tech firm Afresh raises $115M

    The Series B funding round, which included a former Whole Foods executive as an investor, will help scale the technology to “thousands” more stores.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 8, 2022
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    What the Inflation Reduction Act proposal means for biogas producers and alternative fuel vehicles

    Supporters such as the American Biogas Council and RNG Coalition say several provisions could help grow RNG markets, but the National Waste & Recycling Association says a corporate tax hike will hurt business.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Biogas included in investment tax credit provisions of Inflation Reduction Act

    The language, part of $369 billion in climate provisions, could apply to landfill gas projects as well as anaerobic digesters. Proponents have long called for more parity with credits given to other renewables, like wind and solar.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Senate passes bills for recycling data collection, rural infrastructure grants

    The bipartisan Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2022 and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act have garnered support from multiple waste and recycling organizations.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
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    Connecticut's MIRA WTE facility finally closes, leaving many questions about regional capacity

    The aging facility was handling 720,000 tons per year of waste, much of which is now getting landfilled. A legislative task force is assessing what comes next for the authority that operated it for decades.

    By • July 27, 2022
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    Vanguard Renewables CEO on $700M sale to BlackRock, digester expansion and landfill competition

    Neil Smith, who joined Vanguard after leading an energy company during a similar period of expansion, breaks down what the sale means for the company’s efforts to launch dozens of RNG-producing facilities.

    By • July 25, 2022
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    New York seeks feedback on regulations to limit landfill expansion, update organics diversion law

    Proposed changes are meant to clarify existing solid waste laws and make progress toward the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goal. The Department of Environmental Conservation will accept comments through Aug. 24.

    By • July 22, 2022
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    Fueled by new Clairvest investment, Boston Carting has many plans for the 'hottest market in the country'

    CEO Patsy Sperduto, along with investors from Ironwood Capital and Laurel Mountain Partners, talk about future development and acquisition plans for the fast-growing company following a recapitalization.

    By • July 21, 2022
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    Vanguard Renewables sold to BlackRock fund to fuel anaerobic digester expansion

    The Massachusetts-based company, known for farm-based projects, aspires to have 100 anaerobic digesters by 2026. This new investment comes as renewable natural gas projects are increasingly popular.

    By • July 20, 2022
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    Republic Services reports on progress toward 2030 climate goals, restates emissions accounting

    The company says it’s on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost recovery of certain “key materials,” with more electric vehicles on the way. It has also begun using an industry-created emissions standard.

    By • Updated July 22, 2022
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    Gainesville, Florida, seeks to be Southeast leader with major EV deployment, zero-waste policies

    The college town is aiming to be a regional leader when it comes to reuse, edible food recovery and other areas. An upcoming contract with GFL Environmental also calls for dozens of electric collection vehicles.

    By • July 19, 2022