Organics: Page 18


  • Vanguard Renewables anaerobic digester at Bar-Way Farm in Deerfield, Massachusetts
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    Vanguard Renewables eyes national anaerobic digestion expansion with new alliance

    Initial members of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance include Unilever, Starbucks and Dairy Farmers of America, all of which will direct their organics to a rapidly expanding network of Vanguard facilities across the country.

    By Dec. 14, 2020
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    Dive Awards

    Organization of the Year: Sanitation Foundation

    As New York sanitation workers were caught in the initial epicenter of the pandemic, hundreds were infected and multiple died. A city nonprofit played a key role in supporting them and adapting to a very eventful year.

    By Waste Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020
  • The Waste Dive Awards for 2020
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    Dive Awards

    The Waste Dive Awards for 2020

    During a year of crisis and challenge, these are some of the people, groups and initiatives that met the moment.

    By Waste Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020
  • Quest Resource Management Group logo
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    Q&A

    Quest CEO talks first acquisition, weathering pandemic and growing demand for sustainability

    The "asset-light" company's national platform of commercial accounts took a hit this year, like many others. Leader Ray Hatch, formerly of Oakleaf, sees signs of a recovery and more potential deals ahead.

    By Nov. 30, 2020
  • Recology truck tipping at MRF
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    Recology SF corruption investigation

    Former Recology executive charged with laundering bribes worth more than $1M in San Francisco

    The two charges against Paul Giusti stem from alleged attempts to influence former city Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru, who was arrested earlier this year, in exchange for his approval of rate increases and other actions.

    By , Gloria Gonzalez • Nov. 24, 2020
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    Industry Dive/Waste Dive
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    Q&A

    Urgency around climate change, plastics ramps up circular economy interest in US

    Georgia Sherwin of Closed Loop Partners highlights how the concept is becoming more tangible for businesses, with a look at implications for reuse models, policies and diversity in the sector.

    By Nov. 19, 2020
  • EPA sets 2030 national recycling goal, stakeholders call for more federal action

    Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a 50% recycling rate target for 2030, while the latest annual data showed a decline to 32.1% and multiple financial pressures continue for the sector.

    By Nov. 18, 2020
  • Ongoing evolution in ESG and climate plans among waste and recycling companies

    Companies have been setting more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets and announcing related investments in recent years.

    By Waste Dive Team • Updated Sept. 22, 2021
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    Tracking ESG climate targets from US waste and recycling companies

    Republic Services is the latest company to report on its emissions reduction goals, but it opted not to update a specific report as it awaits the outcome of a Securities and Exchange Commission climate disclosure rule.

    By Nami Sumida, , Leslie Nemo • Updated July 27, 2023
  • Calculating the costs of climate change in the waste, energy sectors

    Waste Dive, Utility Dive and Smart Cities Dive teamed up for a series presenting the way their sectors are evaluating the impacts and costs of mitigating climate change.

    By Nami Sumida • Nov. 18, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    US waste and recycling sector faces mounting risks and opportunities from climate change

    As the industry increasingly recognizes its contribution to climate change and sees business opportunities in potentially mitigating those effects, the sector could be at a notable inflection point in the years ahead.

    By Nov. 18, 2020
  • Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaking with attendees at the Presidential Gun Sense Forum hosted by Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action at the Iowa Events Center in
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    Opinion

    Biden's Build Back Better is an opportunity for organics recyclers

    Jeremy Brosowsky, CEO of Agricity, makes the case for why food waste reduction and composting should be a key part of the next administration's economic recovery and climate change efforts.

    By Jeremy Brosowsky • Nov. 17, 2020
  • Recology truck at Pier 96 MRF in San Francisco
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    Q&A

    Recology COO discusses how the West Coast company is weathering a year of wildfires, pandemic disruptions

    Sal Coniglio – recently promoted to one of the company's top jobs – talks future plans, COVID-19 business effects and how previous fires taught the company to stock up on masks.

    By Nov. 11, 2020
  • Trump BIden FOR ALL DIVES
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    How the 2020 election could impact the waste and recycling industry

    The outcome could affect major issues like climate change, PFAS, taxes, M&A, recycling policies and more. 

    By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 2, 2020
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    Republic Services to acquire Minnesota hauler Randy's Environmental

    The family-owned company describes itself as the largest independent operator in the state, with numerous contracts in the Minneapolis area. It is also known for a unique co-collection system for organics.

    By Oct. 23, 2020
  • Veles, food-waste based cleaning spray by Ambrosia
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    RTS acquires organics recycler and circular product manufacturer Ambrosia

    The deal includes Ambrosia's processing facility in New Jersey, making RTS vertically integrated for organics in the New York metro area. Future facilities will be considered in other markets.

    By Oct. 22, 2020
  • PFAS
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    Disposing 'forever' toxics: How the waste and recycling industry is tackling the PFAS chemicals crisis

    Found everywhere from Arctic seawater to the blood of most humans, PFAS are inevitable in the waste stream. With the prospect of regulations and litigation mounting, the industry is figuring out how to handle one of its most difficult issues in years.

    By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 19, 2020
  • Composting site
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    Deep Dive

    'We can never get to zero': Organics recyclers face hard choices in responding to PFAS contamination

    Composting and biosolids stakeholders worry regulations will decimate their industry, while environmental and health groups say action is critical.

    By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 19, 2020
  • Waste Management trucks passing each other in Somerville, Massachusetts
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    Waste Management updates sustainability plan with 2025 targets focused on climate

    Existing 2038 sustainability goals haven't changed, but executives recognized the need for more near-term progress. Procuring more renewable energy and reducing recycling contamination are among the newly announced priorities.

    By Updated Oct. 15, 2020
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    Texas conference highlights growing PFAS, environmental justice concerns

    Speakers at the 2020 Texas Recycling and Composting Summit covered PFAS contamination in biosolids, a state market development study, racial issues in the industry and more.

    By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 13, 2020
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    New guidelines aim to address labeling confusion for compostable packaging

    The Biodegradable Products Institute will offer manufacturers input on labeling and identification strategies — addressing a long-running problem for organics diversion and an uptick in legislative attention.

    By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 5, 2020
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    Walker, Trish. (2020). "Composting" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    Multi-state West Coast initiative enlists food retailers in push to reduce waste 50% by 2030

    Led by the Pacific Coast Collaborative, a growing voluntary agreement aims to support goals across the region through public-private partnerships and on-the-ground collaboration, as well as measurement and reporting metrics.

    By E.A. Crunden • Sept. 23, 2020
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    New York sanitation commissioner warns against 'devastating' budget cuts ahead of resignation

    After six-plus years on the job, Kathryn Garcia is considering a run for mayor. In an exit interview, she discourages further layoffs, forecasts more commercial waste zone delays and says "zero waste" by 2030 is likely unattainable.

    By Sept. 14, 2020
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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    Pittsburgh joins 10-city cohort to curb food waste

    The Natural Resources Defense Council's Food Matters Initiative will help the chosen cities overcome common barriers to preventing food waste, including a lack of data and resources.  

    By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 2, 2020
  • Waste, recycling and organics carts in Berkeley, California
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    SWEEP standard coming to fruition with industry support and pilot cities

    After years of work, an accreditation system modeled after LEED is reaching a notable milestone. Those behind it hope to improve data standardization and drive sustainable materials management policies around the country.

    By Updated Aug. 31, 2020