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Paris aims for citywide curbside organics collection by 2020
About 120,000 residents in the French capital now have access to a pilot collection program, which will utilize compostable bags from Novamont.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2017 -
Nestle invests $6M in Closed Loop Fund to boost recycling infrastructure
The food and beverage giant has pledged its support to finding solutions for a "critical recycling gap" in the U.S.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2017 -
Republic Services
Republic partners with Alabama Coastal Foundation for oyster shell collection
The company collects shells from 28 restaurants three times per week using environmental grant funding.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2017 -
Report: DC's most cost-effective organics solution is to compost within city limits
A new study by Resource Recycling Systems estimates that Washington could be diverting nearly 149,000 tons of organics per year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 25, 2017 -
Rachel Oster
With WISR, industry women now have a network to call their own
The new networking and personal development organization was launched this month, drawing the attention of women in the public and private sectors nationwide.
By Kristin Musulin • May 24, 2017 -
Rhode Island raising tip fee at largest landfill to preserve capacity, cover funding shortfall
Increasing tip fees by 23% this year, and even more in 2018, may also encourage more diversion from cities such as Providence.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2017 -
Long Beach, CA may be next for commercial waste franchising
The City Council voted to study the effects of franchising and to initiate a mandatory five-year notice period for haulers ahead of potential changes.
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2017 -
Trump budget proposal doubles down on EPA cuts
The 31% cut zeroes out funds for RCRA Waste Minimization and Recycling programs to "focus on core environmental work."
By Cole Rosengren • May 24, 2017 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
John Casella at NRRA: 'There is no more exciting time to be involved in recycling'
Casella's keynote at NRRA's annual conference emphasized the financial evolution of recycling and what's next for organics.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2017 -
SWANA, ASTSWMO partner to develop educational strategies for recycling, food waste
The groups have signed a memorandum of understanding that is intended to "strengthen both associations," according to SWANA CEO David Biderman.
By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2017 -
Iowa crayon recycling program shows cost of handling unique items
The small city of Maquoketa is trying to make a dent in the large amount of annual crayon waste but can't afford the cost.
By Cole Rosengren • May 22, 2017 -
Kendall Davis
Deep DiveTalkin' Trash with Waste Dive: Advice from 8 of the industry's top CEOs
In this special podcast episode, the Waste Dive team sat down with eight CEOs — including Jim Fish and Ron Mittelstaedt — to ask for advice on everything from leadership to company culture.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • May 22, 2017 -
ISRI: US scrap exports create more than $28B in economic activity
The association has released new export data to support its agenda and coincide with World Trade Week.
By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2017 -
Ellen MacArthur Foundation offering $2M to rethink plastic packaging
The prize money will be split between two categories — one focused on recycling solutions for small items, like straws, and one focused on broader packaging solutions.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2017 -
California container recycling rate hits lowest point since 2008
The state's beverage container rate dipped below 80% in the wake of hundreds of recycling center closures.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2017 -
AF&PA: Paper recovery rates rise as capacity declines
Both statistics follow recent annual trends in the paper market, while overall containerboard capacity continues to rise.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2017 -
Rubicon
Deep DiveFor Rubicon Global, corporate chatter fuels a competitive fire
The 'Uber of trash' took the stage at WasteExpo to tout its business model — which many of the industry's top CEOs mercilessly critiqued.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2017 -
South Carolina county moves forward on construction of $24M MRF
The Charleston County project will replace an outdated facility and could help spur a regional partnership with other counties.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2017 -
Kendall Davis
Deep Dive
[Audio Series] Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive
Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive is a regular audio series that highlights opposing views of hotly debated industry issues.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2017 -
Unilever tests new recycling method for plastic pouches in Indonesia
If successful, the "CreaSolv Process" could be expanded to other markets as part of the company's 2025 circular economy pledge.
By Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2017 -
Bill to revamp Illinois e-waste system moves forward
Amendments to the 2008 law would shift manufacturer obligations from a weight-based standard to a convenience standard.
By Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2017 -
Foam fight: DSNY bans polystyrene again amid renewed recycling push from industry
The city announced a new ban that will start in November following a council hearing on recycling the material.
By Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2017 -
Ryan Willumson
Deep Dive5 market insights from Republic's recycling VP
Waste Dive spoke to Republic's Vice President of Recycling and Sustainability Pete Keller on weight-based goals, China's "National Sword" campaign and more.
By Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2017 -
Kristin Musulin
Deep DiveBusiness buzz: Top insights and comments from experts at #WasteExpo
The Big Easy was alive this week with Jazz Fest entertainment and brass bands on Bourbon, all setting a festive scene for one of the industry's largest trade shows.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2017 -
Kendall Davis
Deep Dive
Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive: Is mixed waste processing the key to higher diversion rates?
In this episode of Waste Dive's audio series, EcoHub Chief Science Officer Rob Watson and Eco-Cycle Solutions Director Kate Bailey weigh in on the benefits and challenges of the one-bin approach.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2017
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