'Park Your Butts' campaign aims to eliminate cigarette waste in Salem

Today, Mayor Kim Driscoll kicks off the new marketing campaign that promotes cigarette recycling in Salem, MA. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 9, 2015

Connecticut combats food waste with anaerobic digesters, disposal laws

Officials have granted the first permit for a new anaerobic digestion facility to be built in Bridgeport.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 9, 2015

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Navigating Modern MRF Operations

Recycling facility operators are increasingly investing in new technology to keep up with evolving regulations and customer demands.

By Waste Dive staff

German researchers develop biodegradable electronic components

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Young Investigator Group is developing electronic parts that could be composted like fruit.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 9, 2015

Food truck rodeo encourages Durham residents to be 'waste-wise'

A $10,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful helped support the waste-reduction program in Durham, NC.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015

Brady acquires ScrapRunner for $2M

The Cambridge-based software solution company has acquired ScrapRunner from Jacksonville, FL-based Enaptive Inc.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015

E-waste firm Sage Sustainable Energy will acquire Hugo Neu Recycling

The acquisition will largely benefit Hugo Neu customers, who will now have more access to useful tools and information. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2015

90% of seabirds have plastic waste in stomach: study

Experts caution the rate can grow to 99% by 2050 if people do not take immediate action. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2015

Scientists develop process to store methane in coffee waste

The grounds from your cup of joe may have a new purpose after being tossed in the trash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2015

South Carolina counties close to scrapping recycling deal

Horry County said no to a recycling deal with the county that came to its rescue 18 years ago.

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 3, 2015

Ripple Glass is pushing Kansas City toward zero waste

"It’s my goal to make Kansas City the No. 1 glass recycling city in the county," said Boulevard Beer founder John McDonald.  

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 2, 2015

Speedo makes waves with new recycled swimwear

The swimwear manufacturer has created a collection made entirely with "end-of-life waste material."

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 2, 2015

CR&R to build new $100M anaerobic digestion plant in California

The Perris, CA-based waste and recycling company is building a plant that acts like a cow.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

Investigation shows Europeans only recycle 35% of e-waste

A Europe Union-funded investigation, released on Saturday, reported that only 3.3 million of 9.45 million tons of discarded e-waste was recycled properly in 2012. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

Reno seeks more oversight of Waste Management

The Nevada city wants to make sure Waste Management is fulfilling its contract, including charging the required rates and handling recycled materials properly. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

One-third of U.S. food goes to waste: report

The most recent report by the USDA estimates that 133 billion pounds of food was wasted in 2010. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

California's 'Refuel Your Fun' initiative could ease problems at MRFs

California is working to remove a potential hazard and production killer.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

California bill would require local organic waste plans

The state's senate has passed a bill that would require local governments to plan for composting infrastructers. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

Sevier Solid Waste launches renewable energy project in Tennessee

The solid waste company announced its second project this year aimed at transforming its operation into a zero-waste facility.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

NYC expands composting rules to arenas, hotel restaurants

Yankee Stadium has a new sanitation rule on the horizon.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

Chicago entrepreneur creates biodegradable 'poop bag' for dog waste

The city's new ban on lightweight plastic bags may help the "poop bag girl" with her mission. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

Pilot program aims to divert plastic bags, eliminate clogged machinery

Vancouver and Clark County, WA are going Beyond Bags to new consumer products.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 26, 2015

Cohen Recycling investing $7M in e-waste unit

Another electronic waste recycler is expanding. Business is booming.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 26, 2015

Global e-waste market set to hit $5.04B by 2020

The report looks at global e-waste generation, by volume, sources, and value.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 25, 2015

Molson Coors reports progress on 2020 sustainability goals

Lift a glass to Molson Coors' sustainability report. The company said its main areas of concern are water, energy and carbon and packaging and waste.  

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 25, 2015

Austin, Texas Seeks Recycling and Reuse Tenants for [re]Manufacturing Hub

Austin has set a goal to reach zero waste by 2040 and has made economic development a cornerstone of its path to get there.

Aug. 25, 2015