Zero Waste: Page 47
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Deep Dive
Research could lead to advances in beneficial reuse of MSW ash
In Europe it is common to use ash as an aggregate in cement and asphalt. In the U.S. this type of structure garnered the attention of Ripley's Believe it or Not!
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016 -
Association of Plastics Recyclers refreshes design guidelines with 2 goals
The aim is to increase supply and enhance the quality of plastics in the recycling stream.
By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2016 -
NYC bag fee postponed to allow for further negotiations with state
Leaders from the State Assembly and New York City Council have pushed the fee's start date to February.
By Cole Rosengren • June 8, 2016 -
Report says West Virginia capital's recycling program operates at a loss
Charleston faces the conundrum of low participation and high recycling costs.
By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2016 -
Global partners launch first food waste measurement standard
An international partnership debuted the standard at a summit hosted by the World Resources Institute in Copenhagen.
By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2016 -
UPDATE: State legislature reverses NYC bag fee
A bill that would prevent municipalities from imposing fees was approved by a State Assembly committee.
By Cole Rosengren • June 5, 2016 -
Recycled polyester fiber plant to open in Alabama
Custom Synthetic Fibers is operating on a plan that should produce 40 million pounds of material per year.
By Cole Rosengren • June 5, 2016 -
Pulaski County, AR will try 'three-strike policy' to reduce recycling contamination
Residents who fail to comply with recycling policies could face citations or removal of their carts.
By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016 -
Waste-Free Ontario Act passes to increase diversion, create jobs
The legislation aims to move the province toward a "zero waste future" and combat climate change.
By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016 -
Impact Bioenergy testing first microdigester at Seattle brewery
The portable technology can convert organic waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer.
By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016 -
Food scrap-to-fertilizer company WISErg continues to raise funds
The WISErg Harvester, built for retail and restaurant use, has been attractive to investors.
By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2016 -
Indonesia considers tax on plastic containers to reduce marine litter
A recent study reported Indonesia is the second-largest generator of ocean plastic waste in the world.
By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2016 -
ACC report finds new potential for mixed waste processing
The report assesses 10 types of equipment that have helped make the process more viable.
By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2016 -
Proposed bill could end North Carolina's electronics recycling program
Lawmakers want to repeal a 2010 bill banning e-waste from landfills and an accompanying recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2016 -
NCER report points to future e-waste recycling challenges, encourages reuse
The National Center for Electronics Recycling finds new technology has become increasingly harder to process.
By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2016 -
More than $1 million in California grants will pay for innovative recycled tires uses
Four local jurisidictions are getting money to help pay for a variety of civil engineering projects.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Niagara Falls saw a 50% increase in its diversion rate thanks in part to a $100 goat costume
The city also made other changes such as limits on refuse collection and better enforcement of city rules.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Minnesota e-waste bill awaits governor's signature
The bill would update the state's EPR program to reflect industry changes.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches 'New Plastics Economy' initiative — with major support
Unilever, Coca-Cola, Dow Chemical, Mars, and other corporations have backed the new initiative.
By Kristin Musulin • May 26, 2016 -
Celebrity chefs address food waste at House Agriculture Committee, White House meetings
The group of chefs met with 22 Senate and House offices in a unique hearing on Wednesday to push for food waste reduction.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Rhode Island announces new rules for composting facilities
Following a new composting law, the state has updated permitting requirements and clarified capacity limits.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2016 -
Optional curbside glass recycling program expands in Utah
As glass recycling faces challenges nationwide, are opt-in programs the best way to approach citywide collection?
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
The Recycling Partnership teams up with EPA on curbside study
The nonprofit is gathering data from 400 curbside programs nationwide to better understand gaps in recycling infrastructure.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2016 -
Milwaukee woman finds success in growing food scrap collection business
Since starting two years ago, Compost Crusader LLC has 55 commercial clients and is angling for a city contract.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2016 -
Kentucky announces more than 70 new recycling grants
The Kentucky Pride Fund will give more than $4.5 million for a variety of recycling projects.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2016
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