Zero Waste: Page 27
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San Diego will allow polystyrene food containers in curbside recycling bins
Details remain murky, though this decision comes after a less expensive option was reportedly presented to the city council.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2017 -
Veolia targets businesses for coffee cup recycling
Recognizing the U.K.'s problem with disposable coffee cups, Veolia is targeting the location where a majority of people throw away their cups of coffee — the workplace.
By Cody Boteler • June 20, 2017 -
UPDATE: San Francisco approves 14% collection rate hike to meet zero waste goals
The new rate will start in July, with additional rate increases in 2019 and 2021.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
DSNY Strategic Plan Update provides a look at agency's operational future
The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
Dell doubles 2020 recycled content goal in ongoing sustainability push
The company's annual "Legacy of Good" update highlights a new focus on packaging made from ocean plastics.
By Cole Rosengren • June 19, 2017 -
UPDATE: Pennsylvania Senate signs off on plastic bag preemption ordinance
Four cities say they want the freedom to regulate bags, but jobs at a local Novolex facility are also a factor.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017 -
Ground broken on Utah's first AD facility to handle food scraps
The $43 million Wasatch Resource Recovery facility will be a public-private partnership in the Salt Lake City area.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017 -
Research finds scrap tire fiber ratio that creates stronger concrete
Multiple countries already use "crumb" rubber in their road projects, but the University of British Columbia team characterized this as a more advanced idea.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry
A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017 -
Phoenix, ASU partner to launch waste-focused startup incubator
Applicants chosen for the incubator will get office space, expert mentoring and access to industry stakeholders while they develop startups to push the circular economy.
By Cody Boteler • June 15, 2017 -
UPDATE: Keurig announces all Canadian K-Cups to be recyclable by 2018
Keurig's annual sustainability report highlighted details about its testing at material recovery facilities in the U.S. and Canada.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2017 -
Industry, environmental groups join WWF to promote material reuse
The Recycling Partnership, American Chemistry Council and more are working with the World Wildlife Fund to encourage use of and access to recycled products.
By Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017 -
EPS regulatory efforts shift to Los Angeles after statewide ban fails
Two council members have asked for further analysis of a local policy to align with the city's larger diversion goals.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017 -
Report: Cigarette butts, plastic bottles most common beach litter in the world
Analysis of litter collected from 112 countries shows that recycling challenges and litter habits are universal for certain items.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017 -
Survey: Wisconsin residents storing more than 8M unused devices in homes
Most residents knew that their electronics should be recycled, though a lack of awareness on how to do it still persists.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on marine pollution, plastic suits and Pittsburgh's sustainable growth
" 'Away' is some mega-landfill somewhere, and they're filling up," and other talking points you may have missed.
By Cody Boteler • June 9, 2017 -
Maui County, HI enacts ban on polystyrene food containers
The Hawaii county will begin enforcing this policy by the end of 2018 to allow time for retailers to transition.
By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DSNY gives reuse more prominent role in 'zero waste' efforts
A donateNYC event, along with a new report highlighting more than 2,200 reuse operations in the city, have advanced the city's focus on reuse.
By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
All eyes are on plastic waste for World Oceans Day 2017
ISWA, Greenpeace, The Ocean Cleanup and other other industry players are being vocal this year about combating plastic marine pollution.
By Cody Boteler • June 8, 2017 -
Ocean Cleanup study: New pollution calculations signify 'crucial' need for mitigation efforts
The study found that rivers transport between 1.15 million and 2.41 million metric tons of plastic waste into the ocean annually.
By Cody Boteler • June 7, 2017 -
DSNY rolls out largest expansion of its curbside organics program to date
An additional 360,000 New York residents now have access, bringing the total up to 1.6 million people.
By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2017 -
Supreme Court decision over toner cartridges hailed as victory for 'right to repair'
The interpretation of patent exhaustion can also apply to cars, electronics, farm equipment and other products.
By Cole Rosengren • June 4, 2017 -
Oregon city hopes to attract more support for residential composting with state grant
One year into a program with Republic Services, some Lake Oswego residents still aren't sold on separating their food scraps.
By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2017 -
Canadian grocers use app to promote surplus food about to expire
Flashfood notifies customers when items nearing their “best before” dates go on sale and lets them pay through the digital platform.
By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017 -
Iowa to expand statewide pharmaceutical collection program
The state is installing dozens of metal lockboxes at pharmacies to ensure proper recycling of unused medications.
By Kristin Musulin • May 30, 2017
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