Zero Waste: Page 26
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Deep Dive
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on 'Trump-ian' decisions, zero waste and aggressive competition
"The waste industry is kind of ruthless," and other talking points you may have missed.
By Cody Boteler • June 30, 2017 -
Survey: Save the Food campaign successfully raised waste awareness in first year
Results from an Ad Council survey show that the campaign's target demographics have begun to kick their food waste habits.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2017 -
Kendall Davis
Deep DiveTalkin' Trash with Waste Dive: How will the 'Amazon Effect' impact recycling?
In this podcast episode, Retail Dive's Corinne Ruff and Sustainable Packaging Coalition's Adam Gendell weigh in on how e-commerce trends could shape packaging — and the overall waste industry.
By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2017 -
Report: 20K plastic bottles are purchased each second around the globe
In 2016, the world saw 480 billion plastic bottles purchased. That number is expected to increase 20% by 2021.
By Cody Boteler • June 29, 2017 -
Maryland Gov. Hogan cancels previous administration's 'zero waste' plan
Hogan said the goal of achieving 85% landfill diversion by 2040 limited local authority and was overly restrictive.
By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2017 -
Toledo, OH struggling to reduce recycling contamination rate as it approaches 40%
The Ohio city hired part-time employees to inspect carts last year, but is still losing money on its recycling program.
By Cole Rosengren • June 27, 2017 -
Canada to adopt national standards on mercury bulb disposal
The law doesn't establish new standards, but requires an environmentally sound plan for disposing light bulbs with mercury in them.
By Cody Boteler • June 26, 2017 -
Pennsylvania governor says he will veto bag ban preemption bill
The move will block a tactic that has become increasingly popular in state legislatures.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Inside the strategies of a Massachusetts bag ban architect
Waste Dive sat down with Mass Green Network's Brad Verter to discuss a year's worth of action and statewide goals.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017 -
Philadelphia soliciting ideas to digest pre-processed food scraps
The Philadelphia Water Department is interested in taking liquefied material at either of its two water treatment facilities.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017 -
American Biogas Council, Water Environment Federation renew biogas MOU
Three years after their initial agreement, food waste conversation has brought rapid change to water resource recovery facilities.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017 -
San Diego will allow polystyrene food containers in curbside recycling bins
Details remain murky, though this decision comes after a less expensive option was reportedly presented to the city council.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2017 -
Veolia targets businesses for coffee cup recycling
Recognizing the U.K.'s problem with disposable coffee cups, Veolia is targeting the location where a majority of people throw away their cups of coffee — the workplace.
By Cody Boteler • June 20, 2017 -
UPDATE: San Francisco approves 14% collection rate hike to meet zero waste goals
The new rate will start in July, with additional rate increases in 2019 and 2021.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
DSNY Strategic Plan Update provides a look at agency's operational future
The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
Dell doubles 2020 recycled content goal in ongoing sustainability push
The company's annual "Legacy of Good" update highlights a new focus on packaging made from ocean plastics.
By Cole Rosengren • June 19, 2017 -
UPDATE: Pennsylvania Senate signs off on plastic bag preemption ordinance
Four cities say they want the freedom to regulate bags, but jobs at a local Novolex facility are also a factor.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017 -
Ground broken on Utah's first AD facility to handle food scraps
The $43 million Wasatch Resource Recovery facility will be a public-private partnership in the Salt Lake City area.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017 -
Research finds scrap tire fiber ratio that creates stronger concrete
Multiple countries already use "crumb" rubber in their road projects, but the University of British Columbia team characterized this as a more advanced idea.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry
A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017 -
Phoenix, ASU partner to launch waste-focused startup incubator
Applicants chosen for the incubator will get office space, expert mentoring and access to industry stakeholders while they develop startups to push the circular economy.
By Cody Boteler • June 15, 2017 -
UPDATE: Keurig announces all Canadian K-Cups to be recyclable by 2018
Keurig's annual sustainability report highlighted details about its testing at material recovery facilities in the U.S. and Canada.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2017 -
Industry, environmental groups join WWF to promote material reuse
The Recycling Partnership, American Chemistry Council and more are working with the World Wildlife Fund to encourage use of and access to recycled products.
By Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017 -
EPS regulatory efforts shift to Los Angeles after statewide ban fails
Two council members have asked for further analysis of a local policy to align with the city's larger diversion goals.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017 -
Report: Cigarette butts, plastic bottles most common beach litter in the world
Analysis of litter collected from 112 countries shows that recycling challenges and litter habits are universal for certain items.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017
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