Recycling: Page 89
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Mayor releases Lincoln Environmental Action Plan to 'green' Nebraska's capital
The draft highlights plans to increase environmental sustainability in the areas of energy, land use, transportation, waste and water resources.
By Kristin Musulin • July 13, 2017 -
Data collection at the front of new Recycling Partnership pilot in Atlanta
The nonprofit will be tracking the success of its recycling education techniques with help from Rubicon Global and Cascadia.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2017 -
NYC announces $32M rat crackdown with a host of new trash policies
In addition to investing in new cans, the city plans to reduce pick-up windows and require organics diversion in some cases.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2017 -
UPDATE: State budget preserves North Carolina recycling program
While the state's Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) will not be eliminated, its funding has been reduced.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2017 -
Greenpeace: Apple, Samsung products among biggest contributors of e-waste
When assessing devices across 17 brands, Greenpeace and iFixit found that around 70% of surveyed batteries were "impossible or difficult" to replace.
By Cody Boteler • July 11, 2017 -
Gov. Kasich expected to sign law giving Ohio EPA authority over C&D recycling sites
A recent debris pile-up in East Cleveland, expected to cost the state $6 million, was cited as the "poster child" for the law.
By Cole Rosengren • July 10, 2017 -
Hawaii County, HI moves ahead on EPS ban
Shortly after Maui County passed a ban on EPS, Hawaii County is moving forward with similar legislation.
By Cody Boteler • July 10, 2017 -
DC Circuit strikes down parts of Obama-era EPA rule on 'sham recycling'
The 2015 rule on hazardous waste handling had drawn criticism from both industry and environmental groups.
By Cole Rosengren • July 10, 2017 -
Recycle Track Systems receives $11.7M investment to strengthen market position
The investment aims to boost RTS's presence as a "market leader" and will aid the company in helping cities like New York reach zero waste goals.
By Kristin Musulin • July 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Advice from Boise to Chicago: In recycling education, 'focus on the most critical issues'
Boise, ID boasts a contamination rate that's usually lower than 10%, according to a city official — but success didn't happen overnight.
By Cody Boteler • July 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on zero waste, data security and combating contamination
"If we want to move away from disposal then let's start putting the plans in place to get us there," and other highlights you may have missed.
By Cody Boteler • July 7, 2017 -
DeKalb County, GA to replace curbside glass recycling with drop-off centers
After over 10 years of curbside collection, the county will now only accept glass at drop-off points, citing successes across the country in "yielding high-quality glass."
By Cody Boteler • July 7, 2017 -
Chicago to roll out 'oops' tag in effort to boost recycling rate
Facing high contamination and low participation, Chicago's recycling program is adapting the way it notifies residents about items that cannot be placed in the bin.
By Cody Boteler • July 6, 2017 -
Samsung to begin selling refurbished Galaxy Note 7 phones in South Korea
Greenpeace has called on Samsung to communicate "as soon as possible" the timeline of when all remaining Note 7 materials will be recycled or reused.
By Cody Boteler • July 6, 2017 -
ISRI announces safety program to boost hazard recognition, mitigation
The course, designed for all recyclers, is funded through a $140,000 grant administered by OSHA.
By Kristin Musulin • July 6, 2017 -
Teton County, WY refuse centers in 'dire straits' due to staff shortages
As administrative employees fill vacancies, county workers are considering changes to collection services to cope with an increased waste flow.
By Cody Boteler • July 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Maryland's 'zero waste' plan has been scrapped — and maybe that's OK
One week after Gov. Larry Hogan ended his predecessor's policy, both industry and advocates see reasons to be happy.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2017 -
Amazon-Whole Foods deal could speed the decline of paper coupons
Experts say they expect the online retail giant to offer price matching and guaranteed low prices throughout Whole Foods.
By Jeff Wells • July 5, 2017 -
TDT report: NYC commercial recycling rates remain flat
New analysis from the Transform Don't Trash campaign, citing state data, estimates the city's commercial diversion rate is 22%.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2017 -
The Recycling Partnership, Chicago launch consumer-facing recycling campaign
The "It's All You" campaign will include social media PSAs and informational cards in mailboxes.
By Cody Boteler • June 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive: How will the 'Amazon Effect' impact recycling?
In this podcast episode, Retail Dive's Corinne Ruff and Sustainable Packaging Coalition's Adam Gendell weigh in on how e-commerce trends could shape packaging — and the overall waste industry.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2017 -
Report: 20K plastic bottles are purchased each second around the globe
In 2016, the world saw 480 billion plastic bottles purchased. That number is expected to increase 20% by 2021.
By Cody Boteler • June 29, 2017 -
Toledo, OH struggling to reduce recycling contamination rate as it approaches 40%
The Ohio city hired part-time employees to inspect carts last year, but is still losing money on its recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2017 -
Canada to adopt national standards on mercury bulb disposal
The law doesn't establish new standards, but requires an environmentally sound plan for disposing light bulbs with mercury in them.
By Cody Boteler • June 26, 2017 -
Corrugated Packaging Alliance reports 35% GHG reduction in sector
A life cycle assessment found the lower emissions were due to new power sources used in production and higher recovery rates.
By Cole Rosengren • June 26, 2017
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