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

Study: National park visitors lack awareness of waste issues

A new study by Subaru looked at visitors' attitudes toward recycling and performed waste characterization studies in select parks.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016

Dallas increases social media usage to boost low diversion rates

The city, which currently has a 21% diversion rate, has a long way to go to reach its 2020 goal of 40%.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 16, 2016

Texas Recycling Inc. moves to new location, broadens commodity portfolio

The multi-generational company has expanded beyond paper and plastics to now handle metals.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016

Nielsen: Sustainability and company growth 'are not mutually exclusive'

Consumers want goods that are sustainable, and companies need to meet those needs in order to stay competitive.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 15, 2016

ACC study: More than 60% of country can recycle multiple categories of plastic

The findings are important evidence for companies that want to market their products as recyclable.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016

Company announces non-toxic leaching method for e-waste

Mineworx says its formula can remove metals from circuit boards more safely than using cyanide.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016

Colorado landfill turns to public education as way to expand lifespan

Pitkin County's "Talking Trash" campaign hopes to make residents reduce their 10 pounds per day of waste.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016

IBM Research identifies new method for creating biodegradable plastics

Scientists say a new organic catalyst could make the plant-to-plastic process cheaper.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016

5 organics processing companies accelerating food waste diversion goals

Thanks to creative design, smart engineering and a healthy dose of startup funding, a host of technologies are helping to tackle the issue.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016

Georgia summit tries to change the narrative around glass recycling

Representatives from local government, the waste industry and manufacturing convened to discuss solutions.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016

Mr. Trash Wheel may have a Baltimore-based sibling by end of the year

A surge in fundraising has accelerated plans for a new water wheel to collect marine waste in the city's harbor.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016

York County, PA to begin construction of ash recovery facility this month

The $14 million project will help divert residual WTE waste from the Covanta-operated facility.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016

Waste Management interns spread recycling awareness door-to-door in Seattle area

12 interns — some multilingual — have been getting residents on the right track since state recycling rates have dipped.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016

Waste Connections bringing organics recycling to California county

More than 50,000 residents of San Luis Obispo County will have access to the program by the end of the month.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016

Cambridge, MA touts significant usage reduction after 'Bring Your Own Bag' ordinance

The city's Recycling Advisory Committee reported a 50-80% reduction in single-use bags among large retailers.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016

Teen starts collection business for hard-to-recycle items in Portland, OR

An autistic teen is pursuing his passions by helping his neighbors get rid of their challenging items.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016

Italy passes new law aimed at major food waste reduction

The country plans to make donations easier, packaging more sustainable, and leftovers more culturally acceptable.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016

UPDATE: Connecticut NWRA chapter shares concerns about state's waste reduction plan

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection aims to reduce waste 60% by 2024.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016

Texas to conduct statewide study of recycling economy

The firm Burns & McDonnell will help conduct the study as required by recent legislation.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016