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UPDATE: Medals for 2020 Tokyo Olympics will officially be made from e-waste
The Tokyo organizing committee is making efforts to collect up to 8 tons of metal from devices.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rubicon CEO Nate Morris: Tech can help independent haulers beat 'the big 3'
In a Q&A with Waste Dive, the 36-year-old entrepreneur discussed how Rubicon is altering the industry in ways that "the big three companies" have not yet been able to achieve.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Waste Management Phoenix Open
Deep DiveHow the Waste Management Phoenix Open became 'the greenest show on grass'
What do you get when you mix Mark Wahlberg, Phil Mickelson, 600,000 golf fans and a team of recycling ambassadors in green smocks? The 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Nashville launches restaurant food waste challenge with NRDC
As part of the larger Nashville Food Waste Initiative, the three-month program is offering training to some of the city's top chefs.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Zerocycle
Zerocycle pilot program reduces waste 13% in Fremont, CA
The company, which created an analytic-based Resident Engagement Platform to help local governments increase recycling, says the results "exceeded expectations."
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Phoenix launches new diversion program with Recyclebank
The program rolled out earlier this month and is part of the city's ongoing "zero waste" goals.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Study: Compostable food packaging can help increase organics diversion
The Foodservice Packaging Institute found multiple examples of this happening when proper education and outreach were in place.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Agilyx announces plans for polystyrene recycling through pyrolysis
The Oregon company says this will be the first facility of its kind in the country.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Maryland may become first state to ban expanded polystyrene foam products
While the MDE has recognized polystyrene products as recyclable, the material is only accepted through various drop-off programs in three counties and Baltimore.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Report: Vermont has potential to take waste diversion even further
The state's Biennial Report on Solid Waste says that almost half of what people still throw away could be diverted from landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Virginia legislature considers bill to classify cigarette butts as litter
If the law's definition of litter is changed, police officers may soon be allowed to write tickets for cigarette butts.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Online resource hub Further With Food launches to combat food waste
The site will provide a platform for food waste reduction efforts regardless of the new administration's actions.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Coffee cup recycling expands in London's financial district
The U.K.'s campaign on cup waste has taken off with a new plan to divert 5 million cups per year in London's Square Mile.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2017 -
UPDATE: Lincoln, NE one step closer to banning cardboard from landfills
If the ordinance is passed, residents will have to arrange for curbside pickup or take the cardboard to expanded drop-off locations starting in April 2018.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Phoenix partners with Cisco for 'hackathon' to boost waste diversion
The city will share data with 40 developers to look for new ways to reach its goal of "zero waste" by 2050.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
New York may be the next state to pass a commercial organics law
After much discussion and previous attempts to pass legislation, Governor Andrew Cuomo has included the plan in his proposed executive budget for FY18.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Startup raises $16M for new coating to reduce waste in condiment bottles, tanks
LiquiGlide, which started at MIT, is seen as part of the growing "zero waste economy."
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 25, 2017 -
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Keep America Beautiful, USCC announce 'green' standard for organics containers
The groups put this standard in place to promote consistency in messaging across the industry.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Carton recycling now available to 60% of US households
The 60% mark is key because the items can now qualify for labeling that recommends them for recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 25, 2017 -
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Hawaii island faces limited options as landfill nears capacity
Officials say the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill could have as little as one year of capacity remaining.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2017 -
DSNY commercial organics recycling law takes full effect
As of Jan. 19 city inspectors can fine businesses for not complying with the diversion mandate.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 24, 2017 -
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Austin, TX gets creative to determine why 'zero waste' plan has stalled
Recycling confusion was identified as a key factor, particularly because single-stream has created “a false sense of simplicity."
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Call2Recycle reports 12% weight increase of batteries collected in 2016
The stewardship group collected 14 million pounds of batteries and phones in North America last year.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 20, 2017 -
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Celebrity chefs to raise food waste awareness at London pop-up
In an interview with Bloomberg, chef Dan Barber explained that he is hoping to broaden the definition of food waste.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 19, 2017 -
New York county enlists help from Casella, 'Eco Heroes' for waste diversion push
Ontario County's solid waste management plan calls for 60% diversion from landfills.
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 19, 2017
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