Zero Waste: Page 45
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Henkel Corp. partners with TerraCycle for adhesive recycling program
TerraCycle will now accept the company's adhesive containers through a postage-paid box program and recycle them.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
Veolia signs 5-year contract to help boost performance of Michigan AD facility
The company has been selected by Sustainable Partners to help manage Lowell Energy AD.
By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016 -
Why is CRT volume declining in some states more than others?
Analysis from Resource Recycling shows declines in Washington and California, but status quo in North Carolina.
By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016 -
New carbon fiber recycling partnership signed in Washington
Three institutions have signed a collaborative agreement to advance research and job training opportunities in the field.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Seattle announces decline in plastic bag usage, looks to expand rules
Seattle Public Utilities has proposed color limitations on certain bags and an extension of the paper bag fee.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Baltimore initiative collects 55K cigarette butts in one neighborhood
A program by the nonprofit Waterfront Partnership installed receptacles throughout the city's Harbor East area.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Researchers develop 3-D laser scanner that can map beach trash
The technology is much faster than hand-counting and could help with marine litter cleanup efforts.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why retail's reverse supply chain presents a waste problem—and how to fix it
As consumers move online to order goods, retailers are grappling with the growing problem, and cost, of return waste.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 13, 2016 -
NYC touts big diversion results from Zero Waste Challenge for businesses
Nearly 37,000 tons of waste were diverted from landfills and incinerators by 31 businesses since February.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
Anchorage, AK starts food waste-compost exchange pilot program
While many cities have begun exploring pilot programs for their organic waste, this one offers a creative new approach.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2016 -
Industry representatives skeptical of New York City's zero waste plan
Some say the city's aim to divert 90% of waste from landfills by 2030 is more of a goal than a plan.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016 -
Food Cowboy will leverage tax deductions to increase food waste diversion
The tech startup has launched two new initiatives in the hopes of funding $75 million for food waste reduction efforts.
By Kristin Musulin • July 11, 2016 -
Hong Kong's beaches are blanketed in trash—but where is it coming from?
China is thought to be the waste's main source and the local government has not announced a clean-up plan.
By Cole Rosengren • July 8, 2016 -
Study: Role of chief sustainability officers projected to shrink
A consulting firm predicts that the job title will begin to disappear as corporations internalize more sustainable practices.
By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
7 waste-conscious innovations disrupting the green packaging market
From biodegradable six-pack rings to edible toothpaste pods, sustainable packaging is proving to be more inventive and environmentally friendly than ever before.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Organic waste contamination sparks debate among Boston businesses
Compost hauler Save That Stuff is facing pushback from local restaurants after multiple loads were landfilled.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Registration now required for Houston scrap tire operations
The city has begun enforcing a 2015 ordinance meant to reduce illegal dumping and mitigate the spread of Zika virus.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Eugene, OR launching curbside organic waste collection this year
Up to 1,500 households will have access to a two-year pilot program in the state's second-largest city by next summer.
By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2016 -
Students create garbage disposal attachment for pre-processing compost
Developed by a team from Rice University, the BioBlend grinds up food waste and strains out water.
By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2016 -
Report: Plastic packaging recycling up in Canada
The Canadian Plastics Industry Association found a 3% increase, due primarily to film and HDPE bottle recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • July 1, 2016 -
San Francisco unanimously passes strictest Styrofoam ban in US
The sale of nearly every product made from Styrofoam is now outlawed in the city.
By Kristin Musulin • June 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Save Food for People': Hundreds gather at Harvard to discuss urgent need for food waste reduction
"Wasted food is a failure of the system," said EPA's Mathy Stanislaus during the two-day event hosted by Harvard Law School.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
Philadelphia Eagles sign 'extensive' multiyear partnership with waste company
Waste Masters Solutions will be a "solution partner" at the team's stadium and practice facility.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
Lancaster County, PA enters long-term ash processing contract
A $14 million facility will be built near the Frey Farm Landfill to extract metals from combustion ash
By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016 -
Closed Loop Fund loans $3M to Memphis to launch single-stream recycling
The city is receiving a $3.25 million no-interest loan to buy new carts and convert from its current system.
By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016
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