Deep Dive: Page 10
Industry insights from our journalists
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Illustration by Elizabeth Regan
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on job creation, toxic plastics and a historic hurricane
"This could go down as the worst flood disaster in U.S. history," and other talking points you may have missed.
Kristin Musulin • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Cole Rosengren
Rep. Keith Ellison calls for a zero waste revolution and industry shake-up
Ellison's remarks, alongside the EPA, closed out the Resource Recycling Conference in Minneapolis.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan
Q&A: After years without an executive director, Marjorie Griek outlines new role for NRC
Waste Dive caught up with the organization's first executive director in nearly a decade to discuss how NRC aims to get involved through collaboration.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Leadership lowdown: A look at the industry's newest execs
August has been a whirlwind for waste and recycling — especially when it comes to impactful shifts in leadership.
Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2017 -
NYC Department of Sanitation
For recycling mascots, education is not one-costume-fits-all
These cities and waste companies have made their unique mascots a part of their educational curriculums and communities.
Kristin Musulin • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Cole Rosengren
Report: NYC export infrastructure reducing truck mileage, but not built for 'zero waste' future
New analysis of the city's 20-year waste plan by the Independent Budget Office highlights the ongoing trend of high costs.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on living wages, contract loopholes and acquisitions
"This two-tier living wage that’s coming out of this settlement is going to set a terrible precedent," and other talking points you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • Aug. 25, 2017 -
San Jose, CA approves living wage settlement to avoid legal standoff with Republic
Republic has argued that the living wage requirement doesn't apply to temp workers under its commercial franchise agreement.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Illustration by Elizabeth Regan
APA report identifies standards for achieving urban circular economies
Waste Dive spoke to Ning Ai, report author and associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, about the industry's role in city sustainability.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Illustration by Elizabeth Regan
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on being a 'landfill-free society,' the solar eclipse and illegal waste trading
"It’s hard to estimate because it’s not like we’ve done anything quite like this before."
Cody Boteler • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan
Can Congress cut food waste? It depends on the success of this bill
A recently introduced food recovery bill would target anaerobic digestion, date labeling and surplus food donations. Some industry leaders, however, are skeptical.
Cody Boteler • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on community organization and 'unscrupulous' trade with China
"We believe this is the best blend of economics and emissions available today," and other quotes you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Ryan McKnight
Waste Connections and Rubicon enter new legal battle over competitive practices
Rubicon is now being sued for allegedly interfering with existing contracts and having Waste Connections' containers towed unsafely.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Nic Esposito
Goodbye 'Filthadelphia': Philly sets realistic benchmarks for reaching 'zero waste'
Waste Dive spoke to Nic Esposito, Philadelphia's zero waste and litter director, about the city's action plan to reach a 2035 diversion goal.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Predictive scheduling laws: Coming soon to a jurisdiction near you
The movement to make on-the-clock workers' schedules fairer is still in its infancy, but big U.S. cities are already experimenting.
Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Courtesy of Casella Waste Systems
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on safety and acting local
"You need to be local. You need to be on the ground."
Cody Boteler • Aug. 4, 2017 -
New NWRA President & CEO: 'Safety is in my blood'
In his first interview with Waste Dive, Darrell Smith pledged results on safety through more data collection and new efforts to change the industry's image.
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Courtesy of Action Environmental
Action Environmental Group CEO on why the NYC market demands a local approach
"We're opportunistic, so we have our eyes out. We certainly want to continue to grow through acquisitions. Right now in this region, this is where we know."
Cole Rosengren • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive: Organics diversion is here to stay in NYC. What's next?
Waste Dive caught up with five organics experts during the recent NYC Food Waste Fair to discuss processing capacity, limitations and future opportunities.
Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on China, Q2 and young people joining the industry
"...A lot of people, I think, have made the unfortunate mistake of saying this is all easier than it really is," and other highlights you might have missed this week.
Cody Boteler • July 27, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan
NWRA's Chaz Miller: Incoming industry professionals should 'be skeptical'
In an exit interview with Waste Dive, the 40-year industry veteran shares his perspectives on recycling trends and climate change.
Kristin Musulin • July 26, 2017 -
What comes next after China's scrap ban surprise?
A look at four big picture questions the U.S. recycling industry is asking a week after the new import announcement.
Cole Rosengren • July 24, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on plastic pollution and 'catastrophic' trade regulations
"The safety of our employees is our top priority," and other quotes you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • July 21, 2017 -
Eloisa Orozco
How Waste Management hit the mark in its Couch-to-5K initative
The second-annual program encouraged employees of all positions, locations and fitness levels to commit to an eight-week regimen of wellness.
Kristin Musulin • July 18, 2017 -
Talkin' Trash: Quotes on rat crackdowns and the economics of waste reduction
"Ethical concerns don’t sway businesses, so there is also the financial argument that if you're throwing out food you’re wasting money," and other talking points you may have missed.
Cody Boteler • July 14, 2017
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