Waste Reduction: Page 37
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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 -
UPDATE: Nonprofits push back against curbside textile recycling program in Austin, TX
Some charities are concerned they will lose means of operation due to the city's new deal with Simple Recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 19, 2016 -
UK recycling rate drops slightly for first time since 2010
The rate dipped to 44.3% in 2015, driven largely by lower performance in England.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 16, 2016 -
USDA: 'Best if used by' is most effective label language for food waste reduction
The agency's Food Safety and Inspection Service is changing its guidance based on research and an ongoing federal goal.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Cole Rosengren/Waste Dive
Deep DiveInside ecomaine: The nonprofit taking a unique approach to managing Maine’s solid waste
Waste Dive toured ecomaine's facilities in Portland to get an inside look at the services it provides to its 57 member communities.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2016 -
State of Curbside Report: Single-stream, carts lead to highest-performing recycling programs
The new report from the EPA and The Recycling Partnership analyzed 465 various municipal recycling programs.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 13, 2016 -
California city finds loophole in statewide plastic bag ban
Officials say a 2014 local ordinance exempts businesses from having to follow the new law.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Chicago considers 'back-to-basics' approach for struggling recycling program
Monetary incentives are being considered and a pilot in one area will ask residents only for paper, metal and glass.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Study: Germany recycled more than 90% of PET bottles in 2015
The Forum PET study highlighted the country's use of bottle deposits for the successful recycling rate.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Wisconsin recyclers share ideas for improved glass recycling
An Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin report, which outlines steps to be taken in the state, also has national relevance.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 7, 2016
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