Zero Waste: Page 52
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Australia to study and report on escalating plastics marine pollution
The Australian Packaging Covenant, an industry and government group, said only 28% of the nation's plastics are recycled.
By Arlene Karidis • March 17, 2016 -
Researchers find tomato waste may be powerful source of electricity
Florida alone produces 396,000 tons of tomato waste every year, but lacks a good disposal and treatment process for the produce.
By Kristin Musulin • March 16, 2016 -
Dewey Beach, DE to increase fines, enforcement tied to trash violations
"This is a big deal," said Commissioner Mike Dunmyer to CapeGazette.com. "People will get upset, but it’s something we need to go through."
By Arlene Karidis • March 16, 2016 -
Full Harvest startup aims to fight food waste from the source — farms
The company leverages the platform to collect and deliver ample supplies at low cost to food companies, who view farmers' offerings and order with "the touch of a few buttons."
By Arlene Karidis • March 15, 2016 -
Massachusetts becomes first state to mandate drug take-back program
About one-third of medications go unused, generating a need to address their safe disposal and reverse the current trend of throwing them in the trash or flushing them.
By Arlene Karidis • March 15, 2016 -
Two largest US counties consider drug take-back ordinances
About 30% to 40% of the nation's medications are never used, and only 1% of pharmaceutical companies offer a drug take-back program — resulting in hazardous disposal of such medications.
By Arlene Karidis • March 14, 2016 -
Philadelphians forced to clean their own city streets due to budget cuts
Some communities have major litter problems, however many residents believe money should be put toward the city's education system instead of trash cleanups.
By Arlene Karidis • March 14, 2016 -
Researchers discover PET-munching bacteria, but it's a slow eater
With ideonella sakaiensis, "you have the chance to get rid of the PET waste because you can degrade it," said biochemist Uwe T. Bornscheuer to Fast Company.
By Arlene Karidis • March 11, 2016 -
ReFED report: Tackling food waste could unlock $100B in economic value
About 9.5 million tons of food scraps can be diverted annually from landfills by investing in infrastructure for anaerobic digestion and composting, training, and policy, according to the analysis.
By Arlene Karidis • March 10, 2016 -
WRAP report: Recycling demand for used UK textile exports steadily dropping
Political and economic pressures on existing markets are driving a decrease in UK collections.
By Arlene Karidis • March 9, 2016 -
Novus Energy secures $11M loan guarantee for Oregon biorefinery plant
The Novus Bio-Catalytic Conversion System will streamline operations and process hard-to-digest materials in significantly less time than a standard anaerobic digester.
By Arlene Karidis • March 7, 2016 -
Denmark's new food waste supermarket yields higher-than-expected sales
WeFood is not just aimed at low-income shoppers, but anyone who is concerned about food waste in Denmark.
By Arlene Karidis • March 4, 2016 -
Connecticut Sen. Kennedy pushes for packaging bill, bag bill to cut waste
The bills could mandate an industry-financed stewardship program and require single-use retail bags to have 80% recyclable material by 2020.
By Arlene Karidis • March 4, 2016 -
Report: E-waste recycling market to hit $34B by 2022, with Europe leading the way
Around 20 million to 50 million tons of e-waste are produced annually, increasing three times faster than any other municipal waste — and the e-cycling market is expanding with it.
By Arlene Karidis • March 3, 2016 -
As the e-commerce trend grows, how does it affect waste streams?
Online shopping generates massive amounts of packaging, but whether it produces more or less carbon footprint depends on multiple factors.
By Arlene Karidis • March 3, 2016 -
Ontario reconsiders Harvest Power's controversial waste, composting plant
Planning Director Scott Murphy said he originally rejected the idea due to concerns about traffic, and because the plan did not comply with land-use policies.
By Arlene Karidis • March 2, 2016 -
EPA Administrator: 'We can and must do more on methane'
The EPA says methane levels — which are substantially higher than expected — are believed to rise by 25% by 2025 unless actions are taken to reduce them.
By Kristin Musulin • March 1, 2016 -
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf debates best way to utilize funds from proposed tipping fee increase
The governor intends to put the funds toward environmental programs, while Sen. John Blake wishes to pump the funds into municipal recycling programs.
By Arlene Karidis • March 1, 2016 -
Kentucky state legislators propose bill that would reassess authority of solid waste boards
The proposed bill comes shortly after Mayor Greg Fischer put a plastic bag ban on the Louisville Metro region to keep the plastic out of yard waste and commercial compost.
By Kristin Musulin • March 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Sort it out: How high-tech equipment results in high recovery rates — and even higher profits
"Upsize your equipment. There is always more material, so buy the biggest you can afford," said Penn Waste Director of Operations Kathy Masch.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Zero Percent crowdfunding project diverts food waste while supporting charities in Chicago
The organization has diverted one million pounds of food since December and plans to expand its reach to Nashville and Minneapolis.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 25, 2016 -
South Los Angeles' $1M cleanup initiative to boost sanitation services, add trash bins
"I am confident we can win the war on trash," said Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price regarding the Ninth District's "Clean & Green" campaign.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Report: Green packaging market to grow at 7.35% CAGR from 2016 to 2020
A demand for advanced packaging technology is driving product developers to focus on durable, recyclable materials that can stand up to elements such as moisture and heat.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 23, 2016 -
'World's first' biogas plant for untreated household waste to open in England
With an annual capacity of 120,000 tons, the DONG Energy plant will receive waste from 110,000 households.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Nebraska city invests nearly $15K in 'Big Red Worms' composting program
The Nebraska Farmers Union said if the compost project works, it would be great for other rural communities to use.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 22, 2016
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