Zero Waste: Page 30
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Massachusetts solid waste policy earns low marks on environmental report card
Analysis from leading environmental groups called for stricter enforcement and better diversion metrics.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017 -
NYC 'zero waste' progress report gives updates on shift to single-stream, local AD
The city has reported a 10.9% reduction in waste from its initial baseline, with a goal of 90% reduction by 2030.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017 -
Adidas rolls out more shoes made from recycled ocean plastics
The athletic apparel and footwear company unveiled new editions of UltraBOOST, UltraBOOST X and UltraBOOST Uncaged through its Parley for the Oceans partnership.
By Dan O'Shea • April 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A look at 2017's greenest states
A study from WalletHub details the states with the best (and worst) environmental policies, highlighting everything from air quality to waste diversion rates.
By Jackie Snow • April 24, 2017 -
Arizona mayors surprise drive-thru customers with trash talk
Don't Trash Arizona has organized anti-litter conversations at Whataburger fast food locations around the state.
By Cole Rosengren • April 21, 2017 -
Study: Closer bins equal higher participation rates in multi-unit buildings
Research from the University of British Columbia found a 141% improvement in diversion rates when bins were placed in closer proximity to residents' apartments.
By Cole Rosengren • April 21, 2017 -
Call2Recycle CEO: Wearable tech has led to 'troubling trend' in recycling
Carl Smith recognized that many batteries are glued into products or fully integrated into the materials, making disassembly for recycling seemingly impossible.
By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2017 -
Philadelphia 'zero waste' hearing shines light on organics, illegal dumping
City officials are working to deliver quick results while also establishing a sound long-term diversion strategy.
By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2017 -
ReFED releases interactive tools to track food waste regulations, innovations
The new initiatives feature where policies have been enacted and the commercial or nonprofit entities that are working on the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2017 -
Maine's plastic bag bill faces criticism for doing too little
The bill calls for 20 municipalities to have ordinances encouraging reusable bags and reducing polystyrene containers by 2019.
By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2017 -
Target unveils new packaging sustainability goals
The announcement is the latest in a series of environmentally conscious moves that the big-box retailer is making throughout its supply chain.
By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2017 -
Report: London mayor should address plastic bottle waste through deposit system
The report also highlights a growing littler problem in the River Thames and calls for better access to tap water in public spaces.
By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2017 -
Reebok to introduce compostable shoe made of corn-based plastic
The company recently announced a "Cotton + Corn" sustainable products initiative to produce various types of plant-based footware.
By Kristin Musulin • April 18, 2017 -
Austin, TX eggs on residents to install chicken coops in latest diversion effort
The city is offering free "chicken keeping" classes — along with rebates — in an effort to boost composting and reduce food waste.
By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2017 -
Etsy open-sources its sustainability software to boost corporate waste diversion
The online marketplace is releasing the software tools in an effort to expand its sustainability and encourage other businesses to do the same.
By Dan O'Shea • April 18, 2017 -
Target, TerraCycle partner for nationwide car seat recycling program
For TerraCycle, this is the latest in a series of corporate partnerships aimed at diverting specific, challenging parts of the waste stream.
By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2017 -
Rubicon announces third municipal partnership in Columbus, GA
The company's app will be deployed across the city's fleet of 75 collection vehicles to allow for more advanced data collection.
By Cole Rosengren • April 17, 2017 -
UPDATE: DSNY to make curbside e-waste collections on Staten Island permanent
The decision comes after a successful pilot in which DSNY collected 10,912 e-waste items from 6,036 appointments.
By Cole Rosengren • April 13, 2017 -
Vermont legislators consider multiple proposals to regulate plastic bags
Despite the state's "green" reputation and aggressive diversion goals, no community has established a policy in the state.
By Cole Rosengren • April 13, 2017 -
Phoenix set to approve 3 unique waste collection contracts
Paint, carpeting and tree trunk recycling are all part of the city's plan to divert 40% of its waste by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2017 -
Greenpeace UK calls out Coca-Cola for role in plastic pollution
The activist group dubbed the company "Choke" and installed a sculpture of seagulls vomiting plastic at Coca-Cola's UK headquarters.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2017 -
Iowa becomes eighth state to prohibit bag bans
To the surprise of some advocates, the policy was included in an unrelated bill repealing a minimum wage increase.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2017 -
Full Harvest announces $2M funding round to limit food waste from farms
The startup serves as an online platform to coordinate sales of surplus produce between growers and interested buyers.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2017 -
Expert: Retailers can reduce food waste through various test initiatives
"Ugly produce" discounts and smaller displays are just a couple of ways to cut back on the nearly 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year.
By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017 -
New York cuts commercial food waste diversion requirement from FY18 state budget
The final budget does include a new food donation tax credit for farmers, along with funding to expand organics processing infrastructure.
By Cole Rosengren • April 11, 2017