Waste Reduction: Page 43
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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 -
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
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