Waste Reduction: Page 39
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Prop 67 passes in California, yet retailers will keep the fee
The proposition, which would allow a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags in California, would require retailers to charge at least 10 cents for alternative bags.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Oregon DEQ: Recovery rates dipped, waste generation increased in 2015
The state says it has "moved in directions opposite from its goals" and calls for more waste reduction.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Both sides of California bag ban initiative raise millions ahead of Election Day
Proposition 67 will decide the fate of a statewide plastic bag ban which representatives of the plastics industry have opposed.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Women in Waste spotlight: EPA Director Cheryl Coleman on living in a 'connected world'
Waste Dive caught up with Coleman to discuss her efforts to boost sustainable materials management and her experience as a woman through years of a changing industry landscape.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 8, 2016 -
UPDATE: Demolition ban aiming to reduce C&D waste in Portland, OR goes into effect
The city hopes to divert building materials from landfills through careful deconstruction rather than wholesale demolition.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Adidas makes waves with new sneaker created from recycled ocean plastic
The sneaker will be made of 95% plastic waste, propelling Adidas' efforts to "eliminate virgin plastic from [its] supply chain."
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Canada unveils national plan to combat food waste
The National Food Waste Reduction Strategy was announced at the sixth annual Zero Waste Conference in Vancouver.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 4, 2016 -
New Utah-based MRF will accept 220 various materials from 6 states
The new facility from Revolve will accept construction debris, unsorted glass and other undesirable categories of material.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016 -
4 conservation groups compile list of California's 'most harmful plastic products'
The Plastics BAN (Better Alternatives Now) List targets single-use items which it says are polluting the environment.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Samsung aims to 'minimize environmental impact' of Note 7 recall, though light on details
Facing criticism over the consequences of 4.3 million recalled phones, Samsung has issued a new statement on its disposal plan.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Northeast recyclers: Organics collection is not recycling — and it is not free
Speakers at the Northeast Recycling Council's fall conference offered lessons from one of the country's leading regions in organics recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 3, 2016 -
American Disposal, Carton Council partner to boost carton recycling in DC
The Council touts that carton recycling is now available for 60% of homes nationwide.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
5 frightening food waste facts that will chill you to the (chicken) bone
Pumpkins and Halloween candy are not the only food items entering our landfills this week.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Opinion
If we want to combat climate change, we must re-engineer our landfills
Renewable energy expert Adrian Tylim discusses the urgent need for immediate and extensive landfill makeovers.
By Adrian Tylim • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Portland, OR region could vote on commercial organics mandate next year
Many businesses already voluntary divert their food scraps but progress hasn't moved fast enough to slow landfilling.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Wal-Mart's sustainability efforts to be driven by improved packaging
The retail giant is making a bigger push to promote recyclability through How2Recycle labels and various supplier participation strategies.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Can major US cities reach 'zero waste' without waste-to-energy?
While New York sees an opportunity in WTE, other cities aren't so sure that it's the best option for disposal.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Canadian survey identifies confusion as a significant barrier to carton recycling
The Carton Council of Canada surveyed residents in Ontario and Quebec about their understanding of recycling options.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Follow the PlasticRoad: Dutch company expands partnerships for scrap-to-road prototype
The PlasticRoad, which was first introduced in 2015, is now closer to becoming a reality.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 25, 2016 -
Massachusetts faced with limited disposal capacity, decreasing options
Landfill expansions have been facing heavy community opposition, and the state has a partial ban on combustion facilities.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2016 -
Austin, TX considers 2 new company contracts to increase zero waste efforts
The city fell short of its 50% diversion goal this year and is looking for new solutions.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Anonymous GPS tracking now a regular feature of BAN's e-Stewards program
All e-Stewards certified facilities — domestic and international — may now randomly receive devices with trackers.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
5 charts that explain why more recycling efforts may not result in zero waste
Data shows that the U.S. may be missing the mark when it comes to reducing and reusing.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2016 -
Take a penny, trash a penny: Americans toss $62M in coins every year
Covanta has been collecting about $360,000 per year, but the plans to sell those coins to the U.S. Mint are on hold.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2016 -
APR sets its sights on small plastic that may be slipping through the cracks
The Association of Plastic Recyclers plans to make recovery of containers smaller than three inches a priority.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2016
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