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

Troubled waters: How Rio's trash problem goes far beyond the Olympics

Seven years of planning for the Summer Games wasn't enough to rid Rio's waters of waste. So what will happen when the torch is extinguished?

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016

Grocery Manufacturers Association highlights corporate waste reduction efforts

The food and beverage association's biannual report shows innovative solutions from major companies.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016

Keep America Beautiful releases plans for Recycle-Bowl, fall initiatives

The annual competition is significant in promoting consumer awareness across the nation. 

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016

Virginia county announces plans for new $2.6M transfer station

Albemarle County must build an enclosed facility to meet new requirements from the state's environmental agency.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016

Can the #OneBagOfTrash movement bring more awareness to the industry?

Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, Cincinnati Councilman Christopher Smitherman hopes to encourage community cleanups.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016

How startup ByFusion is turning plastic trash into a construction commodity

The company's RePlast blocks can be used for insulation, road construction, or whatever else people can dream up.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016

SPC study: PET, aluminum can recycling available to 92% of US residents

Meanwhile, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition found that glass and carton recycling programs are less prevalent in the U.S.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016

England's plastic bag fee spurs 85% usage reduction in first 6 months

The numbers are based on early data from the country's seven largest supermarkets.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016

Disposal rates—and diversion rates—are climbing in Southwest Colorado

Residents in the region are disposing of 7% more waste than they were in 2007, despite new initiatives.  

By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016