Zero Waste: Page 33
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Cincinnati partners with Simple Recycling for curbside textile collection
While this effort could divert 1,000 tons of material from landfills per year, local nonprofits are concerned they'll lose inventory.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
UPDATE: 11 companies vie for Boulder County, CO MRF contract
The current operator Eco-Cycle was joined at a pre-bid meeting by Waste Management, Alpine Waste and Recycling, Western Disposal and others.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to mitigate odor issues amid the growth of organics processing
As residents and regulators push back on high-profile facilities, industry professionals say community engagement is key.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
ACC report: Plastic film recycling grew 3% in 2015
An annual survey from the American Chemistry Council showed the 11th consecutive year of growth for film recovery.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
CalRecycle: Nearly half of CRT glass collected in California goes to landfills
The use of intermediate processing facilities is also common, as the state's two approved recycling options remain unappealing.
By Cole Rosengren • March 7, 2017 -
UPDATE: Legislation to ax Iowa bottle bill narrowly passed by House committee
While this passage will make the bill eligible for floor debate during the current legislative session, lawmakers don't plan to advance it any further this year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017 -
Ontario's new 'zero waste' strategy geared toward circular economy model
The Canadian province's 15-point plan puts a big emphasis on extended producer responsibility.
By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017 -
Corporations team up for student recycling program in Flint, MI following water crisis
Led by Keep America Beautiful, the campaign will educate 10,000 students on the recycling process at home and at school.
By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017 -
New anaerobic digestion facility receives permit approval in Connecticut
Turning Earth's $20 million facility is now slated to open next year.
By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017 -
Fort Collins, CO tests out plastic bag drop-off recycling for second time
The municipality's first attempt did not go well, which called for a redesign of the collection bin system.
By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017 -
Sterilis Medical develops portable device for 'on-demand' disposal of RMW
The product suggests there are new, innovative ways to handle medical waste outside of traditional disposal options.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Connecticut governor proposes 10-cent deposit for bottles and cans
The increase is expected to boost redemption rates and generate more revenue for the state.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Organics may offer most growth potential for creating renewable energy from waste
Multiple industry stakeholders have weighed in on the obstacles and projected growth of thermal, biogas and anaerobic digestion technologies.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Proposed food donation bill in DC mirrors federal efforts
The recently introduced Save Good Food Amendment Act of 2017 has much in common with the federal Food Donation Act.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2017 -
ISRI voices opposition to open-ended Connecticut product stewardship bill
The bill would give the state authority to establish requirements for any product in the future without a full market analysis.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Volumes at glass drop-off sites in Knoxville exceeding expectations
Since the city stopped collecting the material curbside it has seen a 63% increase at local recycling centers.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Ocean Conservancy: 250M metric tons of plastic could enter oceans by 2025
A new report from the nonprofit highlights the long-term effects that marine debris can have on health, jobs, climate and the global economy.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 23, 2017 -
UPDATE: Connecticut launches WRAP program to increase flexible film recycling
It is now the third state to partner with the industry-led program, behind Wisconsin and North Carolina.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Rep. Keith Ellison proposes bill for $100M in EPA zero waste grants
The re-introduced Zero Waste Development and Expansion Act would encourage reduction, recycling and composting.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Food industry trade groups release voluntary date labeling guidelines
This move could help "best if used by" and "use by" become common language by next summer.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How municipalities can assess risk when considering new waste conversion technologies
During a SWANA event this week, industry analysts gave a detailed look at how to compare waste conversion technologies like anaerobic digestion and gasification.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Unifi partners with 7 sports teams to boost recycling efforts among fans
The collaboration is part of the Repreve #TurnItGreen mobile tour, during which Unifi travels to sports stadiums to teach the importance of recycling.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Appliance Recycling Centers of America announces new collection program in Wisconsin
The company has teamed up with state efficiency program Focus on Energy to target refrigerators and freezers.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Dart continues to open drop-off locations for expanded polystyrene products
The additions build on the company's claim of recycling access for their products amid regulatory efforts to restrict their sales.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Republic to preserve landfill capacity in Boise, ID through curbside organics program
Previous analysis found that up to 45% of the material sent to the local Ada County Landfill is organic.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2017
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