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Deep Dive
7 key questions about New York's unique franchise plan
Now that the proposal is out, debate over ending the largest commercial open market system in the country will only heat up heading into 2019. Waste Dive read through all 100-plus pages to suss out what comes next.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 13, 2018 -
Official NYC franchise plan: 20 nonexclusive zones, 68 potential contracts
The highly anticipated final proposal is expected to accelerate consolidation of the local industry and ramp up an already contentious political fight to achieve city council passage.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Nov. 8, 2018 -
How Scotland's unique Carbon Metric could redefine government recycling targets
As weight-based goals lose favor in the U.S. and the urgency for climate action increases, this recently adopted system could help influence policy for multiple levels of government.
By Maxine Perella • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Los Angeles BPW approves RecycLA facility plan, plus $6M for consultant
The city gains unprecedented oversight at any facility taking franchise material, and requires many to be fully enclosed. Waste Management is among the operators with concerns about potential costs.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2018 -
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 -
Permission granted by LA Sanitation & Environment
Deep DiveNext 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 -
New Jersey senator plans new approach to organics diversion mandate for 2019
State Senator Bob Smith's efforts to follow the lead of other Northeast states have been stalled by county opposition. Now, he's sharing new details on a carrot and stick approach to bring them around.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 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 -
Trump administration wants to make food waste great again
The EPA, USDA and FDA have signed a joint agreement for more collaboration via the "Winning on Reducing Food Waste" initiative.
By Cole Rosengren • 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 -
Deep Dive
As New Jersey rethinks food waste policy, role of landfills a key question
Between an overdue reduction plan and a proposed diversion mandate that would consider landfills with gas capture an appropriate destination, the state is on a different path than many of its Northeast neighbors.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Ohio waste authority adopts 'collaborative initiative' to tackle food waste
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio is looking for new ways to extend the lifespan of its landfill, with the help of multiple consulting firms.
By Cody Ellis • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Opinion
Fighting food waste to curb climate change
The World Wildlife Fund's Pete Pearson discusses how to fight climate change by limiting food waste.
By Pete Pearson • Oct. 10, 2018 -
After delays, Rhode Island's first anaerobic digester set to open
The $18.9 million Orbit Energy Rhode Island will be able to process up to 249 tons of material per day and significantly expand the state's processing capacity.
By Cody Ellis • Oct. 8, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Spotlight on post-China plastic markets, effects still rippling through US
Plus, Calgary, Alberta reports major waste reduction after one year of curbside organics collection and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 5, 2018 -
Opinion
Why cities need to identify smarter ways to manage food waste
BioHiTech Global outlines why better tracking and analysis of food waste may be the key to more successful organics management.
By Lisa Giovannielli • Oct. 5, 2018 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
Daily Digest: 2 New York tuck-ins for Casella; Adidas ditching virgin plastic by 2024
Plus, a Casella landfill lawsuit is dismissed in Massachusetts, the U.K. pledges big money to fight food waste and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2018 -
All Austin food businesses now required to divert organics
This marks the final implementation step in the Texas city's Universal Recycling Ordinance timeline.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Organics Growth: How one Massachusetts city went big on curbside
Six months into a citywide expansion, Cambridge is reporting participation rates of more than 40% and saving money on tip fees.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Farm Bill expires, next one likely on hold through elections
A new version that has multiple implications for food waste and biogas will apparently have to wait until at least November.
By Cody Ellis • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Murky progress on 2030 UN food waste goal; new energy on cup recycling
Plus, news on a $130 million landfill project in California, Australia's proactive approach to post-China markets and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Canadian recycler sues city for $20M; WM contract proposal rejected in Texas
Plus, Canada's last major city without curbside organics moves toward a pilot, the Malaysian government is cracking down on plastics and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Daily Digest: Republic landfill health effects studied; pill ring busted at Wheelabrator
Plus, how New York City aims to cut 54 million plastic bottles from its waste stream, new hope for Idaho composting and more in our daily roundup.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 24, 2018
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