Recycling: Page 93
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ISRI's 2017 legislative agenda exposes potential differences with policymakers
Taxes, trade policy, EPA decisions, state regulations and right to repair are on the recycling industry's radar this year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
The Ocean Cleanup attracts $21.7M for Pacific trial
The Dutch startup touted this major financial haul before promises of a big announcement next week.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Retrieved from Red River Waste Solutions on May 04, 2017
Red River wins waste and recycling contracts over Republic in Fort Wayne, IN
The move, starting in January 2018, marks the Texas company's entry into the Indiana market.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Wide World of Waste: New focuses on fuel and a corporate duel
This week's round up covers the latest corporate intrigue, more than a few local property disputes and Canadian litter worth $100.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Nespresso launches curbside collection pilot for controversial coffee pods in London
Residents in two neighborhoods can recycle the company's aluminum pods in special purple bags for the next six months.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2017 -
LA Sanitation teams with ERI for new e-waste mail back program
Residents of Los Angeles County can go online to order boxes for a flat rate of $30, $65 or $90 based on size.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2017 -
Organics diversion pilot announced for LAX restaurants
Los Angeles is taking its food waste diversion efforts to two airport terminals, with the potential for expansion to all nine if successful.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2017 -
Closed Loop report: Upgrading glass systems at MRFs could save $100M
Research shows that investing in new equipment can pay off, especially for facilities taking 10,000 tons or more per year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2017 -
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San Diego County sets goal of 75% diversion by 2025
This new plan for the county's unincorporated areas will nearly triple the current per-ton franchise fee paid by haulers.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2017 -
New York touts cost savings from recycling progress at state agencies
New procurement practices, increased C&D recycling, campus composting and other tactics have led to a 78% diversion rate.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2017 -
Waste Connections posts strong Q1, predicts 'M&A bonanza' if tax reform passes
Recent acquisitions, double digit landfill tonnage growth and abundant West Coast capacity were all cited as driving forces.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
ISRI report: US scrap recycling industry generates almost $117B in economic activity
A new nationwide survey highlights the indirect creation of nearly 535,000 jobs with a state-by-state breakdown.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
Republic CEO on Q1: 'You can't have sustainability without profitability'
Earnings showed a steady start to 2017 as the company continued to ditch brokers, rework recycling contracts and standardize operations.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
European Commission takes countries to court for illegal landfills, outdated standards
The European Union is often seen as a leader on waste policy, but Romania and Slovenia aren't keeping pace.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Wide World of Waste: Local issues connect industry
A look at the unspotted trends, latest updates and weird news from around the industry.
By Cole Rosengren • April 27, 2017 -
WM reports big Q1, but commodity prices, Chinese buyers and Congress remain wild cards
The industry giant is outlining plans to hire a chief technology officer and focus more on "big data."
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2017 -
Are wax worms the best-kept plastic processing secret?
Research shows they will eat polyethylene plastic bags, though there could be unintended environmental effects. (See a close-up of a wax worm.)
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2017 -
How a 7th grader stole the show at ISRI 2017
Idaho's Jacob Folwell produced an award-winning video on the value of recycling using LEGO blocks.
By Kristin Musulin • April 26, 2017 -
Ford's new closed-loop systems help it recycle 23% more aluminum into its trucks
The auto-maker's ambitious sustainability standards and cost-saving mindset pushed it to engineer a system that turns scrap metal back into raw materials for production.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 26, 2017 -
Los Angeles BPW establishes Zero Food Waste Task Force
The initiative will bring together multiple agencies to address organics in conjunction with the city's franchise system.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
Wales recycling performance threatened by millennials' aversion to 'messy' food waste
New research shows that food waste recycling is less common among younger residents because of the mess and the smell.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
Hawaii County reverses course, announces deal to relocate composting site
The decision allows Hawaiian Earth Recycling to maintain its 10-year contract with a couple of compromises to the existing deal.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
Republic's Sonoma County MRF expansion makes room for new material lines
A 6,000-square-foot addition has increased the facility's capabilities for commercial fibers and construction and demolition material.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
New York council member calls for stronger 'zero waste' plan
Ben Kallos' bills would mandate 100% diversion by 2030 and the placement of recycling and composting cans in public spaces.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017 -
Massachusetts solid waste policy earns low marks on environmental report card
Analysis from leading environmental groups called for stricter enforcement and better diversion metrics.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017
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