Zero Waste: Page 36
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San Diego city government sets internal goal for 50% diversion by 2020
The plan is part of an effort to lead by example and encourage the city to reach its goal of zero waste by 2040.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 11, 2017 -
New Jersey Gov. Christie signs electronics recycling bill into law
The bill, S-981, will place more e-waste recycling responsibility on manufacturers.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Indiana awards $1M in grants to expand municipal, commercial recycling
Rumpke, Indiana Recycling Coalition and Strategic Materials, East-Terra Plastics and others will benefit from the grants.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 10, 2017 -
2 'smart' trash cans introduced at CES 2017
The Zera Food Recycler and GeniCan both have the potential to transform the way that consumers think about waste disposal.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'Food Power': How many apple cores does it take to power a light bulb?
A new project from Save On Energy aims to raise awareness among consumers by equating food waste to the energy usage of household items.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 10, 2017 -
San Antonio residents weigh evolving PAYT options
The city has been offering different-sized carts at similar prices, though that could change later this year.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Milwaukee rolls out pilot organics collection program
About 500 households will be participating until November for a small monthly fee.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 9, 2017 -
California city considers its own Baltimore-inspired trash wheel
Newport Beach wants its own waste collection unit, though some conservancy groups are opposing the idea.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 9, 2017 -
UPDATE: Michigan becomes seventh state to outlaw bag bans
Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed the bill into law, prohibiting local ordinances that limit the use of plastic bags.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 6, 2017 -
EPA's McCarthy highlights successes of waste-related initiatives in exit memo
The outgoing administrator touted the first performance standards for landfills as a top environmental achievement during President Obama's terms in office.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Chinese company keeps used phones out of the landfill with successful trade-in app
As electronics manufacturers continue to rapidly develop new products, apps like Aihuishou could have a place in the U.S. market as well.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
6 waste and recycling trends to watch in 2017
From the growth of flexible packaging to increased infrastructure spending, there are many developments to prepare for in the new year.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2017 -
US Department of Energy launches REMADE Institute to boost material reuse
The new institute will be based in Rochester, NY and work to reduce the cost of recycling and remanufacturing technologies.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Study: Diners may waste more if they know food will be composted
New research from The Ohio State University experimented with telling consumers where their wasted food would end up.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Minnesota farmers can now recycle plastic wrap for free
Revolution Plastics is expanding its territory into the state for recovery of clean, industrial plastic.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Waste Connections of Tennessee to suspend glass recycling in 5 cities
Doug McGill, the company's municipal marketing manager, said the change will "preserve the overall integrity of our recycling program."
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 28, 2016 -
Arizona city residents receive chance to become 'master recyclers'
A new six-week course from Flagstaff will teach residents the ins and outs of waste in an effort to improve recycling rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Massachusetts commercial food waste ban has generated $175M in economic activity
Growth trends are clear, though some haulers say this was part of a larger cultural trend that had already been occurring.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Northern Colorado communities seek new ways to combat high recycling costs
Low commodity prices have forced some cities to close their programs and look at privatization options.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
All you can waste: How buffet-style food is causing donation hesitation
While donating such food is protected by the Bill Emerson Act, it is not supported by Feeding America.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Apple AirPods may be newest nightmare for electronics recyclers
Electronics repair firm iFixit said the inclusion of lithium-ion batteries will make these devices challenging for recyclers.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Philadelphia mayor creates 16-member 'zero waste' cabinet
The committee has six months to present a plan for increased waste diversion and litter management.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Challenges of hospital plastics recycling include contamination, low commodity values
Waste Management, Lakeshore Recycling and others experimented with sorting such waste from five Chicago hospitals.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Report: Wisconsin's electronics recycling program needs an update
The annual E-Cycle Wisconsin report noted an increase in tonnage collected, though highlighted the need to capture newer devices.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Report: Raising NYC recycling rates could create thousands of new jobs
The Transform Don't Trash coalition makes an economic case for increasing residential and commercial diversion rates.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 19, 2016
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