Zero Waste: Page 52
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ReFED report: Tackling food waste could unlock $100B in economic value
About 9.5 million tons of food scraps can be diverted annually from landfills by investing in infrastructure for anaerobic digestion and composting, training, and policy, according to the analysis.
By Arlene Karidis • March 10, 2016 -
WRAP report: Recycling demand for used UK textile exports steadily dropping
Political and economic pressures on existing markets are driving a decrease in UK collections.
By Arlene Karidis • March 9, 2016 -
Novus Energy secures $11M loan guarantee for Oregon biorefinery plant
The Novus Bio-Catalytic Conversion System will streamline operations and process hard-to-digest materials in significantly less time than a standard anaerobic digester.
By Arlene Karidis • March 7, 2016 -
Denmark's new food waste supermarket yields higher-than-expected sales
WeFood is not just aimed at low-income shoppers, but anyone who is concerned about food waste in Denmark.
By Arlene Karidis • March 4, 2016 -
Connecticut Sen. Kennedy pushes for packaging bill, bag bill to cut waste
The bills could mandate an industry-financed stewardship program and require single-use retail bags to have 80% recyclable material by 2020.
By Arlene Karidis • March 4, 2016 -
Report: E-waste recycling market to hit $34B by 2022, with Europe leading the way
Around 20 million to 50 million tons of e-waste are produced annually, increasing three times faster than any other municipal waste — and the e-cycling market is expanding with it.
By Arlene Karidis • March 3, 2016 -
As the e-commerce trend grows, how does it affect waste streams?
Online shopping generates massive amounts of packaging, but whether it produces more or less carbon footprint depends on multiple factors.
By Arlene Karidis • March 3, 2016 -
Ontario reconsiders Harvest Power's controversial waste, composting plant
Planning Director Scott Murphy said he originally rejected the idea due to concerns about traffic, and because the plan did not comply with land-use policies.
By Arlene Karidis • March 2, 2016 -
EPA Administrator: 'We can and must do more on methane'
The EPA says methane levels — which are substantially higher than expected — are believed to rise by 25% by 2025 unless actions are taken to reduce them.
By Kristin Musulin • March 1, 2016 -
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf debates best way to utilize funds from proposed tipping fee increase
The governor intends to put the funds toward environmental programs, while Sen. John Blake wishes to pump the funds into municipal recycling programs.
By Arlene Karidis • March 1, 2016 -
Kentucky state legislators propose bill that would reassess authority of solid waste boards
The proposed bill comes shortly after Mayor Greg Fischer put a plastic bag ban on the Louisville Metro region to keep the plastic out of yard waste and commercial compost.
By Kristin Musulin • March 1, 2016 -
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Sort it out: How high-tech equipment results in high recovery rates — and even higher profits
"Upsize your equipment. There is always more material, so buy the biggest you can afford," said Penn Waste Director of Operations Kathy Masch.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Zero Percent crowdfunding project diverts food waste while supporting charities in Chicago
The organization has diverted one million pounds of food since December and plans to expand its reach to Nashville and Minneapolis.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 25, 2016 -
South Los Angeles' $1M cleanup initiative to boost sanitation services, add trash bins
"I am confident we can win the war on trash," said Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price regarding the Ninth District's "Clean & Green" campaign.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Report: Green packaging market to grow at 7.35% CAGR from 2016 to 2020
A demand for advanced packaging technology is driving product developers to focus on durable, recyclable materials that can stand up to elements such as moisture and heat.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 23, 2016 -
'World's first' biogas plant for untreated household waste to open in England
With an annual capacity of 120,000 tons, the DONG Energy plant will receive waste from 110,000 households.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Nebraska city invests nearly $15K in 'Big Red Worms' composting program
The Nebraska Farmers Union said if the compost project works, it would be great for other rural communities to use.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 22, 2016 -
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U.S. Chamber Foundation report: 'The circular economy offers a wealth of opportunity'
The 5,589 companies in the study could save almost $1 billion by cutting paper waste by 1%, with paper constituting 37% of their waste.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 22, 2016 -
Sawmill, utensils are suspected sources of lead-contaminated compost in Nova Scotia
According to Councilman Ken Langille, chair of the Yarmouth water utility, the material "had far more residuals in it than Class B compost, under [what] environment guidelines allows."
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 22, 2016 -
Report: Covanta expands commitment to sustainability, sets future goals
Moving forward, Covanta aims to track workplace safety culture performance metrics and ensure 100% compliance limits at its facilities, among other objectives.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 19, 2016 -
The date debate: Senator pushes reform for 'sell by' standards to tackle food waste
Connecticut Senator Blumenthal's proposed national standard on 'sell by' dates aims to eliminate confusion over labels and cut food waste.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 19, 2016 -
Apple official: 'There's an e-waste problem in the world'
The tech giant said it collected 40,000 tons of e-waste in 2014 from recycled devices, including enough steel to lay 100 miles of railway track.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 18, 2016 -
Call2Recycle, Battery Solutions partner on collection and sorting initiative
Call2Recycle's collection containers are beginning to be sorted by Battery Solutions' locations in Howell, MI and Mesa, AZ.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 18, 2016 -
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TerraCycle announces 'zero waste boxes' for collection of hard-to-recycle materials
The containers are priced from $80, including return postage for the filled boxes, which are shipped to a TerraCycle facility for processing.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 17, 2016 -
Report: South Australia considers accepting 13% of world's nuclear waste
The proposed nuclear waste facility would deliver $257 billion in revenue for the Australian state over the course of its lifetime.
By Arlene Karidis • Feb. 16, 2016
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