Zero Waste: Page 42
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Plastic recycler and 3D printer heading to International Space Station
A U.S. aerospace company won a NASA contract to develop potentially game-changing technology.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
SPI recognizes first company in Zero Net Waste program
The Ohio-based Minco Group has achieved high diversion rates for its manufacturing waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
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BioEnergy Hawaii to begin construction on $50M resource recovery facility next year
The mixed waste processing project aims to divert 70% of incoming material from the local landfill.
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With recycling contamination on the rise, England attempts same solutions as in US
The amount of rejected material vexes the Brits. Will fines and education help?
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
EPA adds waste features to Energy Star building management program
The agency's Portfolio Manager program now gives property managers the ability to track 29 types of waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Toronto targets multi-unit buildings to reach 70% diversion
About half of the city's population lives in multi-unit buildings that have a 27% diversion rate as compared to a 65% rate for single-family homes.
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Indiana county moves forward with composting pilot for frozen food waste
The Lake County operation plans to process 2,000 pounds of material per month as part of a larger zero waste plan.
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Synthetic rubber could make tires more easily recyclable
The material could make disposal operations easier for a large portion of the industry.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
USDA researchers turn milk protein into film packaging alternative
The protein casein can be used to created edible, biodegradable packaging in place of standard plastic wrappers.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
California residents skeptical of plans for new AD facility
Anaergia has a proven track record with anaerobic digestion facilities, but local residents are concerned about potential odors.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
APBA poll: Californians want bag fees to support environmental fund over retailers
Results show support for Proposition 65, the lesser known of two bag initiatives up for a vote this fall.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Study: North Carolina organics processing infrastructure strong, with room for growth
The study also highlighted a sizable amount of food being diverted through donations to feed hungry people.
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Plastic bag manufacturers raise more than $6M against California ban
The companies have more than four times as much money on hand as the ban's supporters.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Recycle Across America
Rhode Island broadens use of Recycle Across America labels
The state will now offer material to private businesses and institutions in addition to schools.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2016 -
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Waste Management study weighs environmental benefits of recycling
The study suggests haulers may want to consider moving away from weight-based goals.
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Charlotte, NC program aims to reduce waste in low-income, minority communities
The "Healthy Communities" project will focus on food education and reducing food waste.
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Greenpeace survey: Phone manufacturers should take more responsibility for recycling
The majority of survey respondents said companies release too many models and should make it easier to repair existing ones — which could in-turn reduce e-waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Study: National park visitors lack awareness of waste issues
A new study by Subaru looked at visitors' attitudes toward recycling and performed waste characterization studies in select parks.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2016 -
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Dallas increases social media usage to boost low diversion rates
The city, which currently has a 21% diversion rate, has a long way to go to reach its 2020 goal of 40%.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Texas Recycling Inc. moves to new location, broadens commodity portfolio
The multi-generational company has expanded beyond paper and plastics to now handle metals.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
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Deep DiveNielsen: Sustainability and company growth 'are not mutually exclusive'
Consumers want goods that are sustainable, and companies need to meet those needs in order to stay competitive.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 15, 2016 -
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ACC study: More than 60% of country can recycle multiple categories of plastic
The findings are important evidence for companies that want to market their products as recyclable.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Company announces non-toxic leaching method for e-waste
Mineworx says its formula can remove metals from circuit boards more safely than using cyanide.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Colorado landfill turns to public education as way to expand lifespan
Pitkin County's "Talking Trash" campaign hopes to make residents reduce their 10 pounds per day of waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016 -
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IBM Research identifies new method for creating biodegradable plastics
Scientists say a new organic catalyst could make the plant-to-plastic process cheaper.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2016
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