Zero Waste: Page 48
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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 -
Textile recycling startup teams with Levi Strauss to create jeans from post-consumer waste
Seattle-based Evrnu's prototype is made from post-consumer cotton, requiring 98% less water than jeans made from new cotton.
By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Tracking the international journey of the United States' deadly e-waste
Basel Action Network Executive Director Jim Puckett explains how his watchdog organization caught recyclers and manufacturers red-handed in fraudulent e-waste exports.
By Kristin Musulin • May 12, 2016 -
US Glass Recycling Coalition garners support from waste haulers, beverage giants
The new coalition, co-founded by the Glass Packaging Institute, includes more than 20 partners from across the supply chain.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
Massachusetts education pilot aims to solve national recycling contamination issues
The Recycling Partnership is leading a directly targeted program in four Massachusetts communities to change behavior.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Arizona State diverts nearly 600 pounds of food with 'Rescued Food Feast'
The event, which fed more than 500 students and staff, utilized all of the rescued food and saw a waste diversion rate of 97.3%.
By Kristin Musulin • May 10, 2016 -
New York startup offers food waste solution for space-challenged cities
Industrial/Organic's organic fermentation system can be set up inside a small warehouse space and takes less time than other methods.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016 -
Total Reclaim caught shipping hazardous TVs to unregulated Hong Kong facilities
The Seattle-based e-waste recycler is under investigation and has lost its environmental certification.
By Cole Rosengren • May 9, 2016
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