Washington, DC releases updated sustainability plan with waste goals

The draft includes goals for achieving "zero waste," capturing value from recovered materials and eventually expanding organics service.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 6, 2018

Daily Digest: New research on the plastic problem, Nine Dragons buying another US mill

Plus news on the latest AI advances in MRF technology, the newly named "Trash Pandas" baseball team and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Sept. 6, 2018

Daily Digest: Sanitation Salvage suspension upheld in NYC, Wheelabrator closing Florida WTE

Plus Republic reverses course on Illinois recycling cancellation, a $6 million fire in North Carolina and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Sept. 4, 2018

Mathy Stanislaus on what it will take to make waste a climate issue

Waste Dive sat down with the former EPA assistant administrator and current circular economy fellow to talk China, EPR and lots more.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2018

Daily Digest: Industry fire epidemic, Memphis, Tennessee sanitation workers honored

Plus updates on another worker fatality, Kroger's sustainability targets and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 23, 2018

Inside Rubicon's voluminous ambitions

An exclusive interview with Rubicon Global's leadership team on how three new broker acquisitions fit into their master plan.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2018

Daily Digest: Public vs. private safety, justice for Omaha, Nebraska worker

Plus news on the expansion of automated collection, a Rubicon Global waste challenge and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 16, 2018

Charlotte, North Carolina launches composting pilot that could go citywide

The city aims to reduce waste by 30-50% through the end of the year in eight historically black neighborhoods.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2018

Walmart aims for 'zero waste' to landfills by 2025

The retailer is looking both up and down its vast supply chain to stop contributing to landfills in Canada, Japan, the U.K. and U.S. in less than seven years.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 15, 2018

What is Waste Management's role in national recycling policy?

Waste Dive caught up with Federal Public Affairs Director Susan Robinson for the company's latest thoughts on packaging, rising program costs and making progress in a decentralized system.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 6, 2018

Boston consultants identify 19 initiatives to make it a 'zero waste' city

Organics collection, a SMART residential fee system, new commercial separation mandates and potential city-owned facilities are among the list of draft options being considered ahead of a fall plan.

By Cole Rosengren • July 17, 2018

UN Environment report offers 10 recommendations to curb single-use plastics

The report gives a global outlook on the "state of plastics" using data and case studies from more than 60 countries.

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2018

Hungry Harvest to deliver 'ugly' produce to 30 new markets

The company's expansion shows that consumers are growing hungrier for services that reduce food waste. 

By Alicia Kelso • June 7, 2018

With recyclable packaging, Purple Carrot says it's rooting for the environment

The meal kit company's new corrugated boxes are made from 95% post-consumer material, using a recycled cellulose paper fiber liner and 100% water-filled, drain-safe and disposable ice packs.

By Alicia Kelso • June 6, 2018

Baltimore councilmember issues resolution for adjusted 'zero waste' consulting RFP

Councilmember Mary Pat Clarke and environmental groups claim the city's Department of Public Works made a "backdoor deal" to explore continued incineration.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2018

Germany is No. 1 on Politico's circular economy index for EU

The country took the crown due to its recycling rate and high number of patents related to the circular economy.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2018

Shorter IoT battery creating more e-waste

The use of specialized, nonconforming parts for standard repairs contributes to the shortened lifespan of devices and, in turn, e-waste. 

By Samantha Schwartz • May 21, 2018

ACC aims to recycle, recover or reuse 100% of plastic packaging by 2040

The ambitious goals will be achieved "through innovation and cooperation," Steve Russell, ACC's VP of plastics, said in a press briefing. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 10, 2018

Study: Climate change beliefs don't predict pro-environmental behaviors

Findings indicate that people's beliefs about climate change and sustainability are not reflected in their self-reported behaviors such as recycling and using public transit.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2018

More countries, cities join fight against plastic straw waste

Proactive initiatives from businesses have already begun with some coastal restaurants and bars using paper straw alternatives, only making them available upon request. 

By Lisa Pellegrino • May 7, 2018

Republic VP Pete Keller on transforming the recycling business model

Waste Dive caught up with the country's second-largest recycler to talk China, temporary disposal waivers and the future of diversion goals.

By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2018

RFI for Kent County, Mich. 'sustainable business park' draws many responses

A total of 23 companies, including familiar names from both the U.S. and other countries, have expressed interest in this unique opportunity.

By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2018

4 topics that are top of mind for the industry's leading CEOs

WasteExpo's investor summit offers a rare chance to hear executives discussing the latest trends together and in public.

By Cole Rosengren • April 25, 2018

DSNY awards food waste microgrants to four small businesses

This inaugural funding from the Foundation for New York's Strongest will go toward projects in food service, composting and production.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated April 20, 2018

Costa Coffee pledges to recycle 500M cups annually in the UK by 2020

Additionally, the company will pay about $99.50 for every metric ton of coffee cups collected for recycling.

By Cody Boteler • April 19, 2018