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

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

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

'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

Kimberly-Clark expands RightCycle program to new manufacturing, industrial sites

The program accepts non-hazardous waste such as gloves and single-use apparel for recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016

Vermont law spurs recycling, decreases disposal rates

As provisions of the state's 2012 universal recycling law begin to take effect, the results are noticeable.

By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016

How utilizing EPA's Decision Support Tool can greatly improve waste management systems

"A lot of times people don’t have a good idea or sense of what their current system is doing or what it costs," EPA's Susan Thorneloe told Waste Dive.

By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2016