Recycling: Page 91
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Study: Sustainable packaging becoming a must-have among retailers, manufacturers
As consumer preferences push sustainability, green packaging is becoming a competitive sales advantage within the CPG industry.
By Jennifer McKevitt • May 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
10 tips for proactive facility fire planning (even if you don't think you need them)
One takeaway from a WasteExpo panel: The most well-run facilities are not immune to fires — and operators are not helping themselves by pretending otherwise.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2017 -
Covanta
Deep DiveCovanta CEO Stephen Jones on WTE opportunities and the long road to 'zero waste'
Waste Dive caught up with Jones for the latest on a Virginia fire, municipal contract strategy and new uses for combustion ash.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2017 -
Waste Management
Deep DiveWaste Management CEO Jim Fish on rethinking recycling and the 'next generation of landfills'
Waste Dive sat down with the industry's top CEO for an update on CNG expansion, the Los Angeles franchise contract and the ideal CTO candidate.
By Cole Rosengren • May 9, 2017 -
UPDATE: Maryland Gov. Hogan signs 2 bills to increase focus on organics processing
Supporters believe the bills could put Maryland on a path to eventually passing an organics diversion requirement similar to existing laws in Northeast states.
By Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2017 -
PR Newswire / Advanced Disposal
Advanced Disposal projects more active year coming off long winter, Greentree Landfill fatality in Q1
Executives touted the CGS acquisition, a new Florida contract and more M&A potential as signs of a strong year to come.
By Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2017 -
Casella
Casella posts solid Q1, details plans to 'reinvigorate' acquisition pipeline
The company also indicated ongoing regulatory issues could cause it to close a Massachusetts landfill "in the near future."
By Cole Rosengren • May 7, 2017 -
All options on table in Boston's new 'zero waste' planning process — even franchising
With every contract up for renewal in 2019, New England's biggest city will conduct a wholesale re-evaluation of solid waste policy.
By Cole Rosengren • May 5, 2017 -
ISRI's 2017 legislative agenda exposes potential differences with policymakers
Taxes, trade policy, EPA decisions, state regulations and right to repair are on the recycling industry's radar this year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
The Ocean Cleanup attracts $21.7M for Pacific trial
The Dutch startup touted this major financial haul before promises of a big announcement next week.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Retrieved from Red River Waste Solutions on May 04, 2017
Red River wins waste and recycling contracts over Republic in Fort Wayne, IN
The move, starting in January 2018, marks the Texas company's entry into the Indiana market.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Wide World of Waste: New focuses on fuel and a corporate duel
This week's round up covers the latest corporate intrigue, more than a few local property disputes and Canadian litter worth $100.
By Cole Rosengren • May 4, 2017 -
Nespresso launches curbside collection pilot for controversial coffee pods in London
Residents in two neighborhoods can recycle the company's aluminum pods in special purple bags for the next six months.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2017 -
LA Sanitation teams with ERI for new e-waste mail back program
Residents of Los Angeles County can go online to order boxes for a flat rate of $30, $65 or $90 based on size.
By Cole Rosengren • May 3, 2017 -
Organics diversion pilot announced for LAX restaurants
Los Angeles is taking its food waste diversion efforts to two airport terminals, with the potential for expansion to all nine if successful.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2017 -
Closed Loop report: Upgrading glass systems at MRFs could save $100M
Research shows that investing in new equipment can pay off, especially for facilities taking 10,000 tons or more per year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2017 -
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San Diego County sets goal of 75% diversion by 2025
This new plan for the county's unincorporated areas will nearly triple the current per-ton franchise fee paid by haulers.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2017 -
New York touts cost savings from recycling progress at state agencies
New procurement practices, increased C&D recycling, campus composting and other tactics have led to a 78% diversion rate.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2017 -
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Waste Connections posts strong Q1, predicts 'M&A bonanza' if tax reform passes
Recent acquisitions, double digit landfill tonnage growth and abundant West Coast capacity were all cited as driving forces.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
ISRI report: US scrap recycling industry generates almost $117B in economic activity
A new nationwide survey highlights the indirect creation of nearly 535,000 jobs with a state-by-state breakdown.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
Republic CEO on Q1: 'You can't have sustainability without profitability'
Earnings showed a steady start to 2017 as the company continued to ditch brokers, rework recycling contracts and standardize operations.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
European Commission takes countries to court for illegal landfills, outdated standards
The European Union is often seen as a leader on waste policy, but Romania and Slovenia aren't keeping pace.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Wide World of Waste: Local issues connect industry
A look at the unspotted trends, latest updates and weird news from around the industry.
By Cole Rosengren • April 27, 2017 -
WM reports big Q1, but commodity prices, Chinese buyers and Congress remain wild cards
The industry giant is outlining plans to hire a chief technology officer and focus more on "big data."
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2017 -
Are wax worms the best-kept plastic processing secret?
Research shows they will eat polyethylene plastic bags, though there could be unintended environmental effects. (See a close-up of a wax worm.)
By Cole Rosengren • April 26, 2017
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