Shorter IoT battery creating more e-waste

The use of specialized, nonconforming parts for standard repairs contributes to the shortened lifespan of devices and, in turn, e-waste. 

By Samantha Schwartz • May 21, 2018

China scrap imports projected to drop nearly 95% from 2017 levels

China has only authorized import permits for 375 million pounds of plastic through April this year. In 2017, the country imported 12.9 billion pounds of plastic for recycling. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 18, 2018

NRC: China's import ban exposed poor US recycling practices

While the public extols the virtue of recycling, adoption of the practice lags, forcing MRFs to find new markets to sell inferior products.

By Kristin Musulin , Andy Burt • May 17, 2018

Call2Recycle launches Bay Area battery safety campaign

The "Avoid the Spark" campaign aims to educate consumers about the "hidden dangers" of improper battery disposal, particularly regarding lithium-based batteries.

By Kristin Musulin • May 16, 2018

AF&PA: US paper recovery rate drops to 65.8% in 2017

The association has a goal to exceed 70% paper recovery for recycling by 2020 as part of its Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 initiative. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 15, 2018

Australian VR app gives students a virtual recycling plant tour

The app gives users a walkthrough of the Hume recycling plant in Canberra, allowing students to virtually sort waste and play a series of mini-games to understand how recycling works.

By Gavin Bade • May 15, 2018

Pace Glass breaks ground on 'world's largest' glass recycling facility

Once operational, this plant will increase the company's processing capacity to nearly 90 tons an hour.

By Ellen Ryan • May 14, 2018

ACC aims to recycle, recover or reuse 100% of plastic packaging by 2040

The ambitious goals will be achieved "through innovation and cooperation," Steve Russell, ACC's VP of plastics, said in a press briefing. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 10, 2018

Study: Climate change beliefs don't predict pro-environmental behaviors

Findings indicate that people's beliefs about climate change and sustainability are not reflected in their self-reported behaviors such as recycling and using public transit.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2018

US landfill capacity to drop 15% over next 5 years

SWEEP leaders cite China's volatile import regulations as a major driver for this decrease in capacity.

By Kristin Musulin • May 8, 2018

From foam to oil: Agilyx offers new chemical recycling solution

The company's newly-opened polystyrene-to-oil plant is the first in the U.S. to process the material in this way at a commercial scale.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 7, 2018

Casella Q1: Solid waste 'stellar,' recycling not so much

The Northeast company reported a strong start to 2018, with worse than expected recycling headwinds and little optimism for near-term changes.

By Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2018

Waste Connections CEO says M&A pipeline as strong as he's ever seen

During the first quarter call, executives highlighted multiple new deals, recycling outlooks and their thoughts on the art of pricing.

By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2018

Advanced Disposal continues steady growth

The company has amassed strength heading into 2018, with good news on just about every front except recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2018

Why Republic's CEO says he welcomes the 'China chaos'

During the company's first quarter earnings call, Don Slager said recent recycling market disruptions would be "the catalyst to fix this business."

By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2018

Whose responsibility is it to make recycling work?

Executives from Waste Management, Republic Services, Casella, SWANA, NWRA, DSNY and Rubicon all weighed in at WasteExpo.

By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2018

Republic VP Pete Keller on transforming the recycling business model

Waste Dive caught up with the country's second-largest recycler to talk China, temporary disposal waivers and the future of diversion goals.

By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2018

RFI for Kent County, Mich. 'sustainable business park' draws many responses

A total of 23 companies, including familiar names from both the U.S. and other countries, have expressed interest in this unique opportunity.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2018

CEO John Casella's disposal philosophy

The Northeast CEO talked with Waste Dive about operating in the nation's tightest disposal market and why he believes landfills are underappreciated.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2018

Old school vs. new school: Bridging generational differences in scrap recycling

Panelists at ISRI 2018 punctuated a theme pervasive throughout much of this year's convention: successful intergenerational learning and sharing.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2018

Catching up with 'king' of the industry Jim Fish

Waste Dive spoke to the industry's most high-profile CEO on the truth about recycling, bonuses vs. wages, a "moonshot" emissions reduction plan and more.

By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2018

Expert tips on finding and retaining recycling industry talent

Recruiters recommend focusing on generational differences and marketing workplace culture.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 26, 2018

4 topics that are top of mind for the industry's leading CEOs

WasteExpo's investor summit offers a rare chance to hear executives discussing the latest trends together and in public.

By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2018

Santa Fe, NM to partner with MillerCoors on glass recycling

The link with this key Colorado market will allow the city to start recycling its glass into the highest use for the first time in years.

By Kristin Musulin • April 23, 2018

Waste Management's business is booming — except for recycling

The company's executives sought to reset both the terminology and context around the elephant in the room during their Q1 report.

By Cole Rosengren • April 23, 2018