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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 Cole Rosengren • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Nov. 30, 2020 -
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 Cole Rosengren , Gloria Gonzalez • Nov. 24, 2020 -
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 Cole Rosengren • 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 Cole Rosengren • 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 -
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, Cole Rosengren, 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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Nov. 11, 2020 -
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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Oct. 23, 2020 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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 -
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 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 Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 15, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Q&A
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 Cole Rosengren • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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 -
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 Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 31, 2020