Zero Waste: Page 23
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Opinion
Data in the dumpster: Don't throw away dollars
Compiling data from disparate sources can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing, but Kristin Kinder of Ecova argues that it's worth it — for financial and ecological reasons.
By Kristin Kinder • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Volunteers in Pittsburgh's 'Garbage Olympics' collect thousands of pounds of trash
Volunteers from five neighborhoods spent a few hours collecting and disposing of litter, perhaps signaling increased resident buy-in of the importance of solid waste management.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 16, 2017 -
UPDATE: California governor signs new date label bill to reduce food waste
The bill, signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, follows a law from earlier in October that expanded liability protections for food donations.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Report identifies 6 applications for organic waste in construction
Food scrap can be harnessed as raw material for furniture and construction, according to a new report from the U.K.-based firm Arup.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 12, 2017 -
San Francisco expands recycling list, shrinks refuse carts on 'zero waste' crusade
Plastic bags, coffee cups, cartons and textiles will now be accepted in the city's biggest recycling change since 2000.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 6, 2017 -
TerraCycle: Fated partnership with Rubicon will help fill service gaps
Both companies see potential to fill in service gaps for their existing sustainability-minded customers around the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Industry Dive/Waste Dive
New Plastics Economy announces circular design winners
Six winners were chosen for their work in re-imagining grocery stores, to-go coffee cups and disposable packaging.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Ocean Conservancy announces $150M marine plastic initiative run by Closed Loop Partners
The multi-industry project will fund waste prevention and recycling strategies in Southeast Asia — a prime source of marine litter.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Ontario environmental commissioner pushes for circular economy goals
Commissioner Dianne Saxe is backing a report that calls for a greater focus on organics and businesses in the Canadian province.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 5, 2017 -
UPDATE: DSNY publishes proposed rule to expand commercial organics diversion
The proposed requirements could affect large restaurants, retailers and chain locations throughout New York.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2017 -
ISWA Insights: What the US industry can learn from its global counterparts
The top international trade association's leaders on China, climate change, what the U.S. has in common with Brazil and more.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Municipal cans, rats and recycling: Challenges and success stories from Baltimore
Three waste and recycling officials from Baltimore recently gave their takes on what Baltimore is doing well, and what challenges remain for the city.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 3, 2017 -
St. Paul, MN considers ban on to-go food containers that aren't recyclable
If the ban becomes a law, businesses would have one year to make the mandated changes.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Closed Loop Partners CFO talks China and extracting value from the supply chain
The partners mainly invest in domestic ventures, but are starting to look at Latin America and southeast Asia as regions for future projects.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Enevo receives $12M in funding to expand waste and recycling services
The sensor technology company is now offering full waste services for new and current restaurant, retail and commercial property customers.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
EPA: The 3 LFG trends to watch
While there are some promising signs of growth for landfill gas projects, an increased interest in diverting food waste could mean lower yields.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Organix Solutions gets patent for unique organics co-collection system
The Minnesota company has employed the system for years, but this approval could help accelerate its growth in other states.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Prepping for WASTECON/ISWA 2017 with SWANA's David Biderman
The show, which will attract attendees from the U.S., Europe and beyond, will cover six core topics including climate change, smart tech and energy recovery.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Illinois EPA to develop statewide diversion collection location tool
State officials anticipate that the tool will be ready for consumer use by early 2018.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Minneapolis releases 'zero waste' plan, awaits council approval
The proposed plan includes recommendations for adjusting collection schedules to encourage recycling and composting, and exploring a non-exclusive franchise system.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 21, 2017 -
DSNY issues $34M RFP to operate 3 city compost sites with potential for more
The contract would cover existing food and yard waste operations, including on Rikers Island, with potential for future locations.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Consumer Goods Forum approves measure to standardize date labels by 2020
The group is calling for food products to have only one label, based on whether the product is perishable or not.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DSNY says the hard work of reaching 'zero waste' by 2030 is just beginning
During a City Council progress hearing, the DSNY commissioner asked for support on big issues such as PAYT and franchising.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In advocating material reuse, WWF and partners hope to create 'cascading value'
After sharing visions and goals at the 2017 Verge Conference, World Wildlife Fund, The Recycling Partnership and other groups want to encourage material reuse and waste reduction.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Indiana county votes to save waste district despite opposition
Lake County — located in the Greater Chicago area — will continue to fund its solid waste district after two Republican councilmen called for the board to be disbanded.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 19, 2017
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