Zero Waste: Page 44
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Waste Pro to break ground on new single-stream MRF in Sarasota, FL
The facility will process 2,000 tons per month and help Manatee County handle its new single-stream program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2016 -
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NYC organics program scales up with new $47M long-term processing contracts
The Department of Sanitation has chosen six vendors to process material from residential and school collections.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
Study: Consumers are aware of food waste, but don't care enough to stop it
53% of survey respondents said they're not willing to change their wasteful behaviors, while 24% said they're too busy to even worry about it.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
University of Montana questioned for outdoor e-waste storage
The campus currently stores old electronics outside on dozens of pallets that are picked up roughly twice per year.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
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New York offering $3M in grants to stabilize local e-waste programs
Money from the Environmental Protection Fund is meant to help municipalities comply with the state's e-waste diversion law.
By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2016 -
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6 ways manufacturers can better manage ingredients to slash food waste
Better management of ingredients from beginning to end of the supply chain could slash food waste and even boost profitability.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2016 -
Los Angeles County landfill looks at anaerobic digestion as way to expand site's lifespan
A study will be conducted on the feasibility of processing green waste at the Scholl Canyon Landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016 -
Starbucks locations in the UK will test out recyclable coffee cups
The Frugalpac cup has a thin liner which is meant to be separated more easily in the recycling process.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016 -
Recycle Track Systems
Deep DiveTech, trust, and transformation: How Recycle Track Systems is taking the guesswork out of collections
"Everyone is looking to make a change ... They want to do more and we’re giving them the tool to do it," said RTS CEO Greg Lettieri.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
I scream, you scream: Veolia partnership will turn ice cream waste into energy
Byproduct from manufacturer R&R Ice Cream will be converted to biogas for heating homes.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
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Casella's efforts to increase educational outreach through tours, scholarships
Casella locations across the Northeast — especially in Ontario County, NY — have leveraged many educational opportunities.
By Kristin Musulin • July 20, 2016 -
Nashville looks for new glass collection solutions thanks to public interest
The city doesn't currently collect the material, but is considering a small commercial pilot program.
By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016 -
Iowa waste authority close to decision on allowing yard waste in landfills
The Metro Waste Authority is looking at potentially commingling organics at landfills with methane-capture systems.
By Cole Rosengren • July 20, 2016 -
Connecticut mattress recycler hit with OSHA fines after failing to correct violations
Recyc-Mattress Corp. faces nearly $75,000 in penalties for multiple issues that were noted last year.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
Pinellas County recognized for having highest recycling rate in Florida
The county's 89% diversion rate for 2015 includes construction and demolition debris and waste-to-energy credits.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
San Diego reconsiders ban on single-use plastic bags
A similar ordinance from 2013 was put on hold, but the issue has new momentum ahead of a state referendum in November.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
Fort Collins, CO close to approving long-discussed recycling surcharge
City officials have come around to the idea as part of an ongoing conversation about new zero waste policies.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
Henkel Corp. partners with TerraCycle for adhesive recycling program
TerraCycle will now accept the company's adhesive containers through a postage-paid box program and recycle them.
By Cole Rosengren • July 18, 2016 -
Veolia signs 5-year contract to help boost performance of Michigan AD facility
The company has been selected by Sustainable Partners to help manage Lowell Energy AD.
By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016 -
Why is CRT volume declining in some states more than others?
Analysis from Resource Recycling shows declines in Washington and California, but status quo in North Carolina.
By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016 -
New carbon fiber recycling partnership signed in Washington
Three institutions have signed a collaborative agreement to advance research and job training opportunities in the field.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Seattle announces decline in plastic bag usage, looks to expand rules
Seattle Public Utilities has proposed color limitations on certain bags and an extension of the paper bag fee.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Baltimore initiative collects 55K cigarette butts in one neighborhood
A program by the nonprofit Waterfront Partnership installed receptacles throughout the city's Harbor East area.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
Researchers develop 3-D laser scanner that can map beach trash
The technology is much faster than hand-counting and could help with marine litter cleanup efforts.
By Cole Rosengren • July 14, 2016 -
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Deep DiveWhy retail's reverse supply chain presents a waste problem—and how to fix it
As consumers move online to order goods, retailers are grappling with the growing problem, and cost, of return waste.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 13, 2016
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