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

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

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