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

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

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

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

Fort Worth, TX approves 20-year waste management plan with an eye toward organics

The rapidly growing city aims to make diversion progress across multiple categories and build its own composting facility.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 18, 2017

Report: Pennsylvania needs organic recycling law to reduce food waste

Philabundance and the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic outlined 28 recommendations for progress in the Keystone State.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 18, 2017

Dow partners with industry leaders to create trash bags from recycled plastics

The companies are collaborating to transform post-industrial plastic scrap into usable trash bags.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 15, 2017

Introduced bill would ban single-use water bottles from sale in national parks — again

An Illinois congressman wants to reinstate an Obama-era policy that regulated where plastic bottles could be sold.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 14, 2017

Judge rules in favor of NYC EPS ban after 2nd industry challenge

The latest ruling sides with the Department of Sanitation's analysis that the material "cannot be recycled in an environmentally effective and economically feasible manner."

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 11, 2018

KAB teams up with EREF for K-12 food waste programs

Through a memorandum of understanding, the two will support each other's food waste research and Recycle-Bowl programs.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 14, 2017

What you need to know about food waste

Waste Dive took a comprehensive look at how food waste is altering the industry and all of its stakeholders, from the local level to the federal government.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 13, 2017

Phoenix diversion rate jumps 10% as part of citywide recycling re-evaluation

The city is focusing on green waste, institutional recycling and more as part of a triple bottom line "zero waste" strategy.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 13, 2017

Lakeshore Recycling, EcoloCap install aerobic digester for organic waste diversion

The companies say that the system, which can process 15 tons of food waste daily, is the first of it's kind in the U.S. that's run by a private company

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 12, 2017

3 experts, 3 methods: The debate over food waste processing

Composting, anaerobic digestion or wastewater treatment: which is the best processing method? Three industry leaders gave Waste Dive their takes.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 11, 2017

Surplus stats: Food waste by the numbers

Here are eight numbers that put into perspective just how vast the issue of food waste is across the U.S. and the globe.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2017

Study: Food scrap recycling can work in cities of any size, though PAYT helps

MIT researchers examined the defining characteristics of programs in dozens of mid-sized cities around the country.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 11, 2017

Seattle businesses forgo plastic flatware, straws before ban takes effect

While the city is scheduled to require compostable or recyclable utensils and straws in July 2018, around 200 retailers have already voluntarily made the switch from plastic.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 11, 2017

Triple Flare Recycling diverts 44% of waste from crews battling Oregon wildfire

As the Whitewater Fire burns in Willamette National Forest, the Oregon-based company is helping firefighters keep waste out of landfills and litter out of the forest.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 6, 2017

Waste Management donates $3M to Harvey relief funds

CEO Jim Fish said taking care of area employees is "priority one," but the company is also focused on helping critical customers such as hospitals and shelters.  

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2017