Waste Reduction: Page 31
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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 -
Call2Recycle expands recycling options with 'all battery service'
The service will provide a one-stop battery collection option for all single-use (AA, AAA, 9v, D-cell and button cell) and rechargeable batteries under 11 pounds.
By Kristin Musulin • April 11, 2017 -
Industry Dive/Waste Dive
Ohio EPA aims to create more circular economy with new online marketplace
The Ohio Materials Marketplace will be actively managed by state staff to help facilitate the exchange of usable goods.
By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2017 -
Beijing needs recycling solutions as growing affluence drives waste generation
The Chinese city collected almost 8.7 million metric tons of household waste last year and wants to recycle more of it by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2017 -
Policy disagreements delaying multiple waste projects in Austin, TX
A curbside organics collection pilot and biosolids composting plan, among others, have been delayed by procedural issues.
By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2017 -
ILSR outlines strategies for new recycling economy in Baltimore
The group sees the potential to create hundreds of jobs as the city's new mayor looks to double the local recycling rate.
By Cole Rosengren • April 7, 2017 -
Study: More millennials expect workplace sustainability and recycling access
Two-thirds of millennial employees said they would give up social media for a week if all of their co-workers recycled.
By Cole Rosengren • April 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Below the High Line: How pneumatic tubes could alter the future of urban waste collection
New York planning firm ClosedLoops outlined its vision for decentralizing waste processing, cutting out trucks and creating renewable energy.
By Cole Rosengren • April 6, 2017 -
Report: Iowa county MRF sees 61% volume increase with Closed Loop investment
Scott County's results from upgrading to a single-stream facility are being touted as a case study for others to follow.
By Cole Rosengren • April 6, 2017 -
Eunomia to conduct ocean microplastics study for European Commission
The work will focus specifically on plastics that are unintentionally emitted from products such as clothing, tires and artificial turf.
By Cole Rosengren • April 5, 2017
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