Zero Waste: Page 29
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Organics diversion pilot announced for LAX restaurants
Los Angeles is taking its food waste diversion efforts to two airport terminals, with the potential for expansion to all nine if successful.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2017 -
Closed Loop report: Upgrading glass systems at MRFs could save $100M
Research shows that investing in new equipment can pay off, especially for facilities taking 10,000 tons or more per year.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2017 -
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San Diego County sets goal of 75% diversion by 2025
This new plan for the county's unincorporated areas will nearly triple the current per-ton franchise fee paid by haulers.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2017 -
New York touts cost savings from recycling progress at state agencies
New procurement practices, increased C&D recycling, campus composting and other tactics have led to a 78% diversion rate.
By Cole Rosengren • May 1, 2017 -
European Commission takes countries to court for illegal landfills, outdated standards
The European Union is often seen as a leader on waste policy, but Romania and Slovenia aren't keeping pace.
By Cole Rosengren • April 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Wide World of Waste: Local issues connect industry
A look at the unspotted trends, latest updates and weird news from around the industry.
By Cole Rosengren • April 27, 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 -
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SWEEP announces co-chairs to help develop national waste standard
Rob Watson from EcoHub and Susan Robinson from Waste Management will lead a national steering committee.
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 -
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 -
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Adidas rolls out more shoes made from recycled ocean plastics
The athletic apparel and footwear company unveiled new editions of UltraBOOST, UltraBOOST X and UltraBOOST Uncaged through its Parley for the Oceans partnership.
By Dan O'Shea • 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 -
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Arizona mayors surprise drive-thru customers with trash talk
Don't Trash Arizona has organized anti-litter conversations at Whataburger fast food locations around the state.
By Cole Rosengren • April 21, 2017 -
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Study: Closer bins equal higher participation rates in multi-unit buildings
Research from the University of British Columbia found a 141% improvement in diversion rates when bins were placed in closer proximity to residents' apartments.
By Cole Rosengren • April 21, 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 -
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 -
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Maine's plastic bag bill faces criticism for doing too little
The bill calls for 20 municipalities to have ordinances encouraging reusable bags and reducing polystyrene containers by 2019.
By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2017 -
Target unveils new packaging sustainability goals
The announcement is the latest in a series of environmentally conscious moves that the big-box retailer is making throughout its supply chain.
By Daphne Howland • 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 -
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Reebok to introduce compostable shoe made of corn-based plastic
The company recently announced a "Cotton + Corn" sustainable products initiative to produce various types of plant-based footware.
By Kristin Musulin • April 18, 2017 -
Austin, TX eggs on residents to install chicken coops in latest diversion effort
The city is offering free "chicken keeping" classes — along with rebates — in an effort to boost composting and reduce food waste.
By Cole Rosengren • April 18, 2017
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