Zero Waste: Page 48
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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 -
UN chief scientist: Bioplastics are 'well-intentioned but wrong' for litter solution
A new UN report notes that "biodegradable" plastics are not as environmentally-friendly as some may believe.
By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Dow Packaging's Jeff Wooster: 'Achieving more sustainable operations is like balancing a scale'
Waste Dive caught up with Wooster to find out how Dow Packaging is applying the circular economy to its business and products.
By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2016 -
Planning a waste-to-energy future in New Jersey
Atlantic County's landfill is expected to hit capacity in 2026 and no future expansion is allowed.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2016 -
Boise, ID to decide on citywide compost program this week
If the plan is approved, city residents could have curbside organics collection by next March.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2016 -
Vadxx Energy to soon open plastic-to-oil facility in Ohio
The company plans to turn 25,000 tons of material per year into a product called EcoFuel.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
Proposed national food dating standard garners support from Nestle, General Mills
The proposed legislation, aimed to reduce food waste, will work by mitigating consumer confusion.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 19, 2016 -
UPDATE: Tucson approves increase in collection fees to cover lost revenue
Revenue has dropped from about $1.9 million five years ago to $405,260 for this year to date.
By Arlene Karidis • May 19, 2016 -
Michigan county warns residents it's running out of landfill space
Kent County estimates it only has 10 years of capacity left and urges residents to step up recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2016 -
How Taiwan became a world leader in recycling
The island nation's 55% diversion rate is among the best in the world, thanks to a national strategy.
By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2016 -
Kansas county says property tax hike is 'necessary evil' to cover landfill costs
Residents of Reno County could see a 41% increase in total property tax fees over the next five years.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
New York City Council members oppose organics recycling plans
The legislators cited concerns of overburdening neighborhoods with high concentrations of transfer stations.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Seattle apartment residents face recycling challenges due to space restrictions
Certain buildings are exempt from the program because they lack space for separate dumpsters.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
BioHiTech Global launches Entsorga North America to expand product offering
Entsorga's new facility will use a proprietary mechanical biological treatment technology.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
'Trash banking' takes off around the world
A government-supported program allows Indonesia's residents to borrow and save money by bringing in recyclables.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Dutch inventor launches project to spur at-home plastic recycling revolution
Dave Hakkens, a 27-year-old inventor, offers free designs for home recycling machines through his project Precious Plastic.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Savannah, GA uses city collection trucks for litter shaming
Public service announcements will be displayed on multiple trucks as part of a citywide anti-litter campaign.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Minnesota county embarks on detailed waste characterization study
Hennepin County must find ways to surpass its nearly 50% diversion rate to meet state goals.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Michigan Senate passes bill to prohibit local bag bans
The bill would prevent bans or fees on any bags, cups, bottles, or packaging throughout the state.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016
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