Recycling: Page 92
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Kristin Musulin
How a 7th grader stole the show at ISRI 2017
Idaho's Jacob Folwell produced an award-winning video on the value of recycling using LEGO blocks.
By Kristin Musulin • April 26, 2017 -
Ford's new closed-loop systems help it recycle 23% more aluminum into its trucks
The auto-maker's ambitious sustainability standards and cost-saving mindset pushed it to engineer a system that turns scrap metal back into raw materials for production.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 26, 2017 -
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Los Angeles BPW establishes Zero Food Waste Task Force
The initiative will bring together multiple agencies to address organics in conjunction with the city's franchise system.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
Wales recycling performance threatened by millennials' aversion to 'messy' food waste
New research shows that food waste recycling is less common among younger residents because of the mess and the smell.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
Hawaii County reverses course, announces deal to relocate composting site
The decision allows Hawaiian Earth Recycling to maintain its 10-year contract with a couple of compromises to the existing deal.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
Republic's Sonoma County MRF expansion makes room for new material lines
A 6,000-square-foot addition has increased the facility's capabilities for commercial fibers and construction and demolition material.
By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2017 -
New York council member calls for stronger 'zero waste' plan
Ben Kallos' bills would mandate 100% diversion by 2030 and the placement of recycling and composting cans in public spaces.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017 -
Massachusetts solid waste policy earns low marks on environmental report card
Analysis from leading environmental groups called for stricter enforcement and better diversion metrics.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017 -
NYC 'zero waste' progress report gives updates on shift to single-stream, local AD
The city has reported a 10.9% reduction in waste from its initial baseline, with a goal of 90% reduction by 2030.
By Cole Rosengren • April 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A look at 2017's greenest states
A study from WalletHub details the states with the best (and worst) environmental policies, highlighting everything from air quality to waste diversion rates.
By Jackie Snow • April 24, 2017 -
Harrisburg, PA considers $1K illegal dumping fine in waste code overhaul
Pennsylvania's capital will consider new ways to collect its refuse, recyclables and yard waste at meetings into the summer.
By Cole Rosengren • April 21, 2017 -
Study: Arctic has become 'dead end' for at least 300B plastic bits
A new study documented surprising quantities of uncaptured material in one of the most remote parts of the world.
By Cole Rosengren • April 21, 2017 -
Apple announces goal to eventually create a closed-loop supply chain
The company's annual environmental report outlined sustainability progress and the lofty ideal of a future without mining.
By Cole Rosengren • April 20, 2017 -
Call2Recycle CEO: Wearable tech has led to 'troubling trend' in recycling
Carl Smith recognized that many batteries are glued into products or fully integrated into the materials, making disassembly for recycling seemingly impossible.
By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2017 -
BHS debuts Max-AI robotic sorter at Athens Services MRF
The unit can sort materials faster than humans and will eventually have the ability to connect with a MRF's entire system.
By Cole Rosengren • April 20, 2017 -
Philadelphia 'zero waste' hearing shines light on organics, illegal dumping
City officials are working to deliver quick results while also establishing a sound long-term diversion strategy.
By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2017 -
ReFED releases interactive tools to track food waste regulations, innovations
The new initiatives feature where policies have been enacted and the commercial or nonprofit entities that are working on the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2017 -
The Recycling Partnership
The Recycling Partnership's annual report touts work across 250 communities
The nonprofit says it has stimulated more than $27 million in new recycling infrastructure since launching in 2014.
By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2017 -
Report: London mayor should address plastic bottle waste through deposit system
The report also highlights a growing littler problem in the River Thames and calls for better access to tap water in public spaces.
By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2017 -
Washington compost company wins odor lawsuit brought by local resident
A jury ruled in favor of Cedar Grove Composting in the first of four civil lawsuits filed in 2013.
By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2017 -
Target, TerraCycle partner for nationwide car seat recycling program
For TerraCycle, this is the latest in a series of corporate partnerships aimed at diverting specific, challenging parts of the waste stream.
By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2017 -
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Phoenix set to approve 3 unique waste collection contracts
Paint, carpeting and tree trunk recycling are all part of the city's plan to divert 40% of its waste by 2020.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2017 -
Greenpeace UK calls out Coca-Cola for role in plastic pollution
The activist group dubbed the company "Choke" and installed a sculpture of seagulls vomiting plastic at Coca-Cola's UK headquarters.
By Cole Rosengren • April 12, 2017 -
New York cuts commercial food waste diversion requirement from FY18 state budget
The final budget does include a new food donation tax credit for farmers, along with funding to expand organics processing infrastructure.
By Cole Rosengren • April 11, 2017 -
Orlando considers recycling mandate for owners of large residential, commercial buildings
If approved, the policy would be phased in over four years so properties could adapt to offering the service.
By Cole Rosengren • April 11, 2017
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