Zero Waste: Page 55

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    DOEE
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    Deep Dive

    What the new Styrofoam ban means for DC's environment

    As of Jan. 1, businesses and restaurants in the nation's capital are required to substitute Styrofoam with biodegradable packaging. What impact will this have on the surrounding environment?

    By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2016
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    Fletcher6 [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], from Wikimedia Commons
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    Entsorga West Virginia announces unique waste-to-solid fuel facility

    The facility — which will be capable of producing about 50,000 tons of solid recovered fuel (SRF) annually — is a joint venture between Apple Valley Waste Technologies, Entsorga USA, and Chemtex International.

    By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 7, 2016
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    Food reduction goals open composting business opportunities

    Companies like American Disposal and Western Disposal are profiting on increased efforts to divert compostable waste from landfills.

    By • Dec. 21, 2015
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    Adam Lindquist/Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore
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    Deep Dive

    Mr. Trash Wheel: Using natural forces to clean Baltimore's waters

    How the $750,000 wheel has removed more than 350 tons of trash and debris from the Baltimore Harbor since its May 2014 installation.

    By • Dec. 16, 2015
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    Deep Dive

    6 waste and recycling trends to watch in 2016, as predicted by experts

    Leaders across the industry suggest that waste and recycling professionals keep an eye out for the expansion of automatic collections, CNG trucks, and many other innovations in 2016.

    By • Dec. 14, 2015