Zero Waste: Page 18
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European Parliament approves 2021 single-use plastics ban
The measure also strengthens extended producer responsibility requirements for certain products and establishes multiple plastic bottle recycling targets.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 29, 2019 -
UN report: Rising consumption rates and 'extract-make-use-dispose' model unsustainable
The new GEO-6 report warns of "potentially irreversible" environmental degradation in the event of continued failure to meet sustainability targets, highlighting waste management improvement as an area of focus.
By Rina Li • March 18, 2019 -
Oregon DEQ research could definitively reshape how we talk about recycling
Waste Dive spoke to co-author David Allaway on whether terms such as "recyclable," "compostable," "biobased," or "recycled content" consistently generate positive environmental outcomes.
By Cole Rosengren • March 13, 2019 -
Some facilities stop accepting compostable packaging as contamination debate persists
The 2019 US Composting Council Conference featured the latest in a long-running dialogue about how composters handle the material at their sites — and whether it's unfairly blamed for quality issues.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2019 -
How Phoenix's multimillion-dollar recycling investment will place them in 'catbird seat'
The Phoenix Public Works Department leadership team has outlined plans to increase monthly revenue by as much as $250,000 and halve residual rates at one of the city's two MRFs.
By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2019 -
Maryland county executive walks back closure timeline for Covanta-operated incinerator
Marc Elrich made closing the county-owned facility by 2022 part of his recent winning campaign — but faced with a surprise contract extension and unclear alternatives, that timeline has become less definitive.
By Cody Ellis • Updated March 11, 2019 -
Walmart unveils plan to reduce plastic packaging waste, boost How2Recycle
The retailer is setting big goals, including one to achieve "zero plastic waste," by partnering with suppliers on sustainability efforts.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Is New York's 2030 'zero waste' goal receding from reach?
Three key initiatives — single-stream recycling, curbside organics expansion and "save-as-you-throw" — are on hold indefinitely. Now, both skeptics and boosters are questioning whether it's practical or possible to hit the mark.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Los Angeles City Council approves RecycLA settlement with seven service providers
A new contract amendment will bring a number of changes to the major franchise program — including city funding to cover controversial recycling service fees and a higher contamination threshold.
By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • Updated Feb. 20, 2019 -
Inside Republic's recycling messaging, and an Arizona MRF, with two VPs
Pete Keller and Richard Coupland, the company's primary public faces on recycling, recently met with Waste Dive to talk contract pricing, GHG calculations, end markets and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Q&A
Waste Management CEO talks climate change, ocean plastic and 'zero waste'
Waste Dive sat down with Jim Fish for an exclusive interview at the company's sustainability forum in Phoenix to parse out its latest environmental messaging.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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Does Berkeley, California's foodware ordinance provide a new national model?
The law, described as "the most ambitious, comprehensive legislation to reduce throw-away foodware in the United States," mandates a $0.25 disposable cup fee, among many other requirements.
By Rina Li • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Opinion
How important are waste audits? San Francisco's mandate speaks volumes.
Great Forest's CEO breaks down seven ways that regular audits can help save money and meet sustainability goals.
By Ross Guberman • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Recology leans into recycling solutions with $33M San Francisco upgrades
The improvements include seven optical sorters (including three new units from France) and expanded capacity for organics at a local transfer station.
By Rina Li • Jan. 22, 2019 -
New Massachusetts MRF opens in market with tight processing capacity
Backed by the owner of ABC Disposal Service, Zero Waste Solutions has the ability to handle 45 tons per hour and is said to offer a broader range of sorting capabilities than others in the region.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated May 20, 2019 -
California senate rejects proposed ban on paper receipts
The legislation would have required businesses to print receipts only at a customer's request and banned the use of BPA and BPS chemicals in the receipts.
By Kristine Sherred , Rina Li • Updated Sept. 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
6 key questions for the waste and recycling industry in 2019
We'll be keeping an eye on recycling, climate change, landfills, alternative technologies, corporate consolidation, labor issues and much more in the year ahead.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Albuquerque, New Mexico signs single-use plastic bag ban into law
The legislation, which originally included restrictions on single-use plastic straws and polystyrene containers, takes effect in January 2020.
By Katie Pyzyk , Rina Li • Updated April 24, 2019 -
Our 10 best stories of 2018
Catch up on some of our biggest stories involving Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental, Rubicon Global, TerraCycle and, of course, China.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Report: Incineration is 'neither clean nor renewable'
A new Institute for Local Self-Reliance report recommends that policymakers remove subsidies for waste incineration and promote cleaner, more environmentally friendly alternatives.
By Rina Li • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Boston inches toward final 'zero waste' plan, eyes curbside organics pilot
While enthusiastic about the expansive scope of a new report, many advocates remain unhappy with the lack of specific "living wage" contract language for recycling workers.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 17, 2018 -
SWEEP standard — LEED for waste and recycling — releases ambitious proposal
After more than two years of work by many of the industry's biggest corporate and government players, the Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Protocol now has draft language ready for comments.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Opinion
Becoming a 'zero waste' city requires collaboration
Earlier this year, the consulting firm ENGIE Insight embarked on a sustainability tour of 10 cities and found waste was a high priority in many of them.
By Paige Janson • Dec. 14, 2018 -
San Francisco passes ordinance requiring waste audits for large generators
More than 400 locations will now be subject to a review of their recycling practices every three years and could be required to hire on-site "zero waste facilitators."
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Dec. 5, 2018 -
Canada aspires to reduce waste 50% per capita by 2040 and achieve zero plastic waste
The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment's proposed plastics strategy could include more producer responsibility for collection and processing infrastructure.
By Cody Ellis • Updated Nov. 27, 2018