Zero Waste: Page 42
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Basic recycling not available to many Detroit apartment renters due to lack of law
The city says it's working to strengthen the curbside program before focusing on larger buildings.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Study: Men litter more, recycle less to 'safeguard their gender identity'
Previous research indicated being environmentally-conscious is "associated with femininity," so researchers designed seven experiments to test male behaviors.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Phoenix Recycling hopes to become regional hub in Colorado
The company's new material recovery facility is part of the state's effort to improve rural recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2016 -
EREF launches SCrAP project to quantify food waste in schools
The foundation is looking for volunteers from K-12 schools throughout the country to track cafeteria waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2016 -
NRDC to conduct multi-city food waste characterization study
Researchers will be digging into the details behind organic waste in Nashville, Denver and New York.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Manufacturer says flexible packaging disposal may require a range of methods
Packaging and label maker LPS Industries makes the case that there will never be one "silver bullet" for the material stream.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
Study: Consumers willing to waste more food depending on label language
Researchers from Auburn and Cornell University found that "use by" led to the largest amount of potential waste in a consumer test.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
London chefs wage war on polystyrene packaging
A letter co-signed by some of the city's top restaurateurs call on newly elected Mayor Sadiq Khan to ban the material.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
Plastic recycler and 3D printer heading to International Space Station
A U.S. aerospace company won a NASA contract to develop potentially game-changing technology.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
SPI recognizes first company in Zero Net Waste program
The Ohio-based Minco Group has achieved high diversion rates for its manufacturing waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
BioEnergy Hawaii to begin construction on $50M resource recovery facility next year
The mixed waste processing project aims to divert 70% of incoming material from the local landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
With recycling contamination on the rise, England attempts same solutions as in US
The amount of rejected material vexes the Brits. Will fines and education help?
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
EPA adds waste features to Energy Star building management program
The agency's Portfolio Manager program now gives property managers the ability to track 29 types of waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Toronto targets multi-unit buildings to reach 70% diversion
About half of the city's population lives in multi-unit buildings that have a 27% diversion rate as compared to a 65% rate for single-family homes.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Indiana county moves forward with composting pilot for frozen food waste
The Lake County operation plans to process 2,000 pounds of material per month as part of a larger zero waste plan.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Synthetic rubber could make tires more easily recyclable
The material could make disposal operations easier for a large portion of the industry.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
USDA researchers turn milk protein into film packaging alternative
The protein casein can be used to created edible, biodegradable packaging in place of standard plastic wrappers.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
California residents skeptical of plans for new AD facility
Anaergia has a proven track record with anaerobic digestion facilities, but local residents are concerned about potential odors.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
APBA poll: Californians want bag fees to support environmental fund over retailers
Results show support for Proposition 65, the lesser known of two bag initiatives up for a vote this fall.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Study: North Carolina organics processing infrastructure strong, with room for growth
The study also highlighted a sizable amount of food being diverted through donations to feed hungry people.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Plastic bag manufacturers raise more than $6M against California ban
The companies have more than four times as much money on hand as the ban's supporters.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Rhode Island broadens use of Recycle Across America labels
The state will now offer material to private businesses and institutions in addition to schools.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Waste Management study weighs environmental benefits of recycling
The study suggests haulers may want to consider moving away from weight-based goals.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Charlotte, NC program aims to reduce waste in low-income, minority communities
The "Healthy Communities" project will focus on food education and reducing food waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Greenpeace survey: Phone manufacturers should take more responsibility for recycling
The majority of survey respondents said companies release too many models and should make it easier to repair existing ones — which could in-turn reduce e-waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016
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