Zero Waste: Page 43
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Deep Dive
5 organics processing companies accelerating food waste diversion goals
Thanks to creative design, smart engineering and a healthy dose of startup funding, a host of technologies are helping to tackle the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Georgia summit tries to change the narrative around glass recycling
Representatives from local government, the waste industry and manufacturing convened to discuss solutions.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 9, 2016 -
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Mr. Trash Wheel may have a Baltimore-based sibling by end of the year
A surge in fundraising has accelerated plans for a new water wheel to collect marine waste in the city's harbor.
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York County, PA to begin construction of ash recovery facility this month
The $14 million project will help divert residual WTE waste from the Covanta-operated facility.
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Waste Management interns spread recycling awareness door-to-door in Seattle area
12 interns — some multilingual — have been getting residents on the right track since state recycling rates have dipped.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Waste Connections bringing organics recycling to California county
More than 50,000 residents of San Luis Obispo County will have access to the program by the end of the month.
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Cambridge, MA touts significant usage reduction after 'Bring Your Own Bag' ordinance
The city's Recycling Advisory Committee reported a 50-80% reduction in single-use bags among large retailers.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016 -
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Teen starts collection business for hard-to-recycle items in Portland, OR
An autistic teen is pursuing his passions by helping his neighbors get rid of their challenging items.
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Italy passes new law aimed at major food waste reduction
The country plans to make donations easier, packaging more sustainable, and leftovers more culturally acceptable.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 5, 2016 -
UPDATE: Connecticut NWRA chapter shares concerns about state's waste reduction plan
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection aims to reduce waste 60% by 2024.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Texas to conduct statewide study of recycling economy
The firm Burns & McDonnell will help conduct the study as required by recent legislation.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
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Deep DiveTroubled waters: How Rio's trash problem goes far beyond the Olympics
Seven years of planning for the Summer Games wasn't enough to rid Rio's waters of waste. So what will happen when the torch is extinguished?
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Grocery Manufacturers Association highlights corporate waste reduction efforts
The food and beverage association's biannual report shows innovative solutions from major companies.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016 -
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Keep America Beautiful releases plans for Recycle-Bowl, fall initiatives
The annual competition is significant in promoting consumer awareness across the nation.
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Virginia county announces plans for new $2.6M transfer station
Albemarle County must build an enclosed facility to meet new requirements from the state's environmental agency.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
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Can the #OneBagOfTrash movement bring more awareness to the industry?
Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, Cincinnati Councilman Christopher Smitherman hopes to encourage community cleanups.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2016 -
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How startup ByFusion is turning plastic trash into a construction commodity
The company's RePlast blocks can be used for insulation, road construction, or whatever else people can dream up.
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SPC study: PET, aluminum can recycling available to 92% of US residents
Meanwhile, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition found that glass and carton recycling programs are less prevalent in the U.S.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
England's plastic bag fee spurs 85% usage reduction in first 6 months
The numbers are based on early data from the country's seven largest supermarkets.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Disposal rates—and diversion rates—are climbing in Southwest Colorado
Residents in the region are disposing of 7% more waste than they were in 2007, despite new initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
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Deep Dive'Land of Waste': Mapping out America's trash
A new study breaks down where the country's garbage is going in a series of striking graphics.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
Call2Recycle increases battery collections by 22% over last year
Vermont's new extended producer responsibility law for single-use batteries was credited for part of the jump.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
NWRA, SWANA announce new shared positions on market challenges
The organizations issued two addenda to their Joint Advisory on Designing Contracts for Processing of Municipal Recyclables.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
Arkansas legislators ask for audit of state tire recycling, management programs
The efficiency and fiscal stability of the state's tire district system is currently in question.
By Cole Rosengren • July 27, 2016 -
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Scranton, PA moves toward updating recycling program for first time in 26 years
The Scranton City Council will vote on an ordinance this week to update regulations for a low-performing program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016
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