Zero Waste: Page 41
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Google announces plans for 'zero waste' data centers
The company aims to repair and recycle more server equipment at its 14 data sites.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Miami researchers launch new project to understand path of marine waste
The same sensors used to track the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will help researchers analyze how trash enters the bay.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 15, 2016 -
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France to ban plastic dishes, cutlery by 2020 despite pushback
The country aims to encourage the use of biodegradable plastics, but the move has faced strong opposition.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 15, 2016 -
How the 'right to repair' could address e-waste challenges — for recyclers and consumers alike
Increased repairs could potentially reduce the amount of material ending up in the e-waste stream, which would seem to go against the interest of recyclers. Yet ISRI has passed a policy advocating for just that.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Midwest Organic Solutions to cease food waste composting in attempt to reduce odors
The Iowa composter may soon only accept yard waste per an agreement with Dubuque County, where the facility is located.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Covanta partnership with American Airlines finds new use for wastewater
Water used to wash off tires before they're recycled is being converted into steam in Tulsa, OK.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Survey: Consumers may increase recycling if given more information about the process
A recent survey in England found a desire for more information about where recyclables go and what they're used to make.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Goodwill
Goodwill teams with plastics company for modern donation 'goBins'
The goBin has a QR code that donors can scan for email receipts and sensors to notify Goodwill when it's full.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Researchers find new way to extract gold from e-waste using acid
A team from the University of Edinburgh has published results on a treatment that could get more value from discarded circuit boards.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 12, 2016 -
RanMarine Technology
Waste-eating 'shark' drone is cleaning up the waters of Rotterdam
The creators of this autonomous drone hope it will be the first of many to help maintain one of Europe's largest ports.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Apple touts the new iPhone 7 as sustainable — but is it?
While the new phone is more durable, some have questioned whether it will actually lead to more e-waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 9, 2016 -
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Study: US operating rooms produce more than 2,000 tons of waste daily
Researchers from the University of California estimate that almost $1,000 in good supplies are wasted per procedure.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 9, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Will paper recycling survive the evolution of the digital era?
While recovery rates are at a record high, the paper industry faces an extended transitional period.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2016 -
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Citywide food waste reduction campaign launches in London
The three-year initiative called TRiFOCAL will take a multi-pronged approach to address shopping, eating and disposal habits.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2016 -
Ecomaine to begin offering food waste recovery to member communities
The nonprofit recycler's organic material will be processed via anaerobic digestion by Exeter Agri-Energy.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 7, 2016 -
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2-year-old DC resident cited for littering sparks conversation about illegal dumping
The toddler was issued a $75 "Notice of Violation" for allegedly littering a discarded envelope with her name on it in an alley.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Hawaii's first full-scale composting facility moves into permitting stage
The $10.5 million project aims to be operational by summer 2018.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Basic recycling not available to many Detroit apartment renters due to lack of law
The city says it's working to strengthen the curbside program before focusing on larger buildings.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Study: Men litter more, recycle less to 'safeguard their gender identity'
Previous research indicated being environmentally-conscious is "associated with femininity," so researchers designed seven experiments to test male behaviors.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Phoenix Recycling hopes to become regional hub in Colorado
The company's new material recovery facility is part of the state's effort to improve rural recycling.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2016 -
EREF launches SCrAP project to quantify food waste in schools
The foundation is looking for volunteers from K-12 schools throughout the country to track cafeteria waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2016 -
NRDC to conduct multi-city food waste characterization study
Researchers will be digging into the details behind organic waste in Nashville, Denver and New York.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 29, 2016 -
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Manufacturer says flexible packaging disposal may require a range of methods
Packaging and label maker LPS Industries makes the case that there will never be one "silver bullet" for the material stream.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
Study: Consumers willing to waste more food depending on label language
Researchers from Auburn and Cornell University found that "use by" led to the largest amount of potential waste in a consumer test.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016 -
London chefs wage war on polystyrene packaging
A letter co-signed by some of the city's top restaurateurs call on newly elected Mayor Sadiq Khan to ban the material.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 26, 2016
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