UN Environment report offers 10 recommendations to curb single-use plastics

The report gives a global outlook on the "state of plastics" using data and case studies from more than 60 countries.

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2018

Hungry Harvest to deliver 'ugly' produce to 30 new markets

The company's expansion shows that consumers are growing hungrier for services that reduce food waste. 

By Alicia Kelso • June 7, 2018

With recyclable packaging, Purple Carrot says it's rooting for the environment

The meal kit company's new corrugated boxes are made from 95% post-consumer material, using a recycled cellulose paper fiber liner and 100% water-filled, drain-safe and disposable ice packs.

By Alicia Kelso • June 6, 2018

Baltimore councilmember issues resolution for adjusted 'zero waste' consulting RFP

Councilmember Mary Pat Clarke and environmental groups claim the city's Department of Public Works made a "backdoor deal" to explore continued incineration.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2018

Germany is No. 1 on Politico's circular economy index for EU

The country took the crown due to its recycling rate and high number of patents related to the circular economy.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2018

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

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

More countries, cities join fight against plastic straw waste

Proactive initiatives from businesses have already begun with some coastal restaurants and bars using paper straw alternatives, only making them available upon request. 

By Lisa Pellegrino • May 7, 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

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

DSNY awards food waste microgrants to four small businesses

This inaugural funding from the Foundation for New York's Strongest will go toward projects in food service, composting and production.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated April 20, 2018

Costa Coffee pledges to recycle 500M cups annually in the UK by 2020

Additionally, the company will pay about $99.50 for every metric ton of coffee cups collected for recycling.

By Cody Boteler • April 19, 2018

Proctor & Gamble aims for 100% recyclable packaging by 2030

The company's sustainability goals also include halving greenhouse gas emissions and sourcing more water from circular sources. 

By Cody Boteler , Shefali Kapadia • April 18, 2018

Report: Large grocers don't make the grade on limiting food waste

The Center for Biological Diversity and the "Ugly" Fruit and Veg Campaign analyzed the 10 largest companies and scored them on three separate criteria. None got an A.

By Cody Boteler , Cathy Siegner • April 17, 2018

UPDATE: Greenbuild reports 'zero waste' diversion for annual conference

Working with Boston-based Save That Stuff and other partners, the organizers hit a new record.

By Cole Rosengren • April 16, 2018

Nestle promises 100% recyclable packaging by 2025

The Swiss company says 100% of its packaging will be recyclable or reusable in the next few years and pledges to help countries create favorable waste systems.

By Patti Zarling • April 11, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill pledges 50% diversion by 2020

The company wants to have recycling in all its restaurants and composting in 20% of its restaurants by 2020.

By Cody Boteler • April 10, 2018

NYC characterization study shows waste reduction, long road to 'zero'

The Department of Sanitation's 2017 waste characterization study — its first since 2013 — offers a wealth of data on organics, e-waste and cardboard.

By Cole Rosengren • April 4, 2018

UPDATE: Providence mayor vetoes bag ban, could sign new version

Mayor Jorge Elorza said that concerns about how this policy could affect low-income communities weren't properly addressed.

By Cole Rosengren • March 29, 2018

UPDATE: Gainesville, FL passes 'zero waste' policy

The Florida city has a broad plan to hit a 75% recycling rate by 2020. This latest move includes taking steps to consider bans on single-use plastic bags and polystyrene foam containers.

By Cole Rosengren • March 26, 2018

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is even bigger than first thought

The ocean gyre is now thought to spread over an area more than double the size of Texas and contain 1.7 trillion pieces of microplastic.

By Cody Boteler • March 23, 2018

Starbucks committing $10M for work on recyclable, compostable cups

Starbucks is joining with Closed Loop Partners to distribute research grants in a "moon shot for sustainability."

By Cody Boteler • March 22, 2018

Closed Loop Partners expand Southeast Asia ocean plastics initiative

The expanded partnership includes PEMSEA, the first intergovernmental organization to formally join with the partners' Closed Loop Ocean initiative.

By Cody Boteler • March 6, 2018