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The Recycling Partnership launches polypropylene recycling group with $35M funding target
The nonprofit and others are calling for greater investment to capture and sort #5 plastics, with a new RFP for MRFs to apply for grant funding. Competing with booming virgin production may still make this a challenging proposition.
By Leslie Nemo • Updated July 8, 2020 -
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Waste Management reverses decision to cut mixed paper recycling in 14 Florida cities
Poor markets and high contamination rates in Broward County were cited as the initial rationale. Now, a Waste Management spokesperson tells Waste Dive incineration remains an option for material that can't be salvaged.
By E.A. Crunden • March 4, 2020 -
Waste Management CEO anticipates EPR for packaging likely in California
Jim Fish projected California would move ahead with European-style regulations, speaking at a National Geographic event. The remarks come as the company reevaluates its stance and broader discussions evolve on the limits of market-based solutions.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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Waste Management, Republic to report on MRF infrastructure and plastics following shareholder proposals
Resolutions by As You Sow and Trillium Asset Management were withdrawn following agreements to share more details on equipment upgrades and other topics. Waste Management will also update its policy on EPR.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated April 15, 2020 -
Gov Inslee signs Washington single-use bag ban, vetoes PCR requirements
Plastics were a prominent focus for state lawmakers this session. While Washington will join a growing list of states by banning bags, it will not pursue recycled content requirements due to fiscal concerns.
By E.A. Crunden • Updated April 6, 2020 -
2019 earnings coverage for US waste and recycling companies
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly analysis of results from Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections, Advanced Disposal Services, Casella Waste Systems and Covanta during 2019.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 26, 2020 -
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Waste Management's Tara Hemmer says industry needs to be more proactive on climate issues
Speaking at the Global Waste Management Symposium, the senior vice president emphasized a need to be more proactive around emerging topics such as plastics and the Green New Deal.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 26, 2020 -
NLRB finalizes joint employer rule
The rule will take effect April 27, according to NLRB, although the final date will be determined by the date of publication in the Federal Register.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 25, 2020 -
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2019 earnings coverage: Advanced Disposal Services
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from one of the U.S. industry's largest public waste companies, including details of its announced sale to Waste Management.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020 -
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2019 earnings coverage: Casella Waste Systems
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the Vermont-based waste and recycling company as it completed another year of renewed expansion through acquisition.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 25, 2020 -
2019 earnings coverage: Waste Connections
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the industry's third-largest player as it completed yet another year of major acquisition activity.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020 -
2019 earnings coverage: Waste Management
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of a big year for the North American industry's largest player, including its plans to acquire Advanced Disposal Services.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020 -
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2019 earnings coverage: Republic Services
Catch up on Waste Dive's quarterly coverage of results from the U.S. industry's second-largest player, including efforts to recalibrate its recycling business model.
By Waste Dive Team • Feb. 25, 2020 -
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Casella faces New Hampshire landfill setback, reports another big growth year
The Northeast company withdrew an expansion permit and will temporarily redirect tonnage to other sites. The business continues to enlarge its footprint, including the acquisition of a New York recycling facility.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 24, 2020 -
NextGen Cup Challenge, driven by McDonald's and Starbucks, rolls out reusable cup pilot in California
The programs — set to debut at independent coffee shops around San Francisco and Palo Alto — could pave the way for major chains to eventually make the switch as they seek to meet their environmental goals.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 20, 2020 -
Recycling Partnership report identifies more than a dozen large cities with curbside expansion potential
Indianapolis, Baltimore, Detroit and Milwaukee are among those highlighted in the nonprofit's new research. The report also focuses on untapped "recycling deserts" in certain regions of Texas.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 19, 2020 -
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GFL Environmental reprices IPO, could still raise upward of $2.4B
The Canadian company is moving ahead with plans to sell subordinate shares at $19 each, along with a separate offering of tangible equity units, amid market turbulence. The offerings are set to close on Thursday.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated March 4, 2020 -
Report argues most plastics, especially #3-7s, falsely labeled as recyclable
A Greenpeace survey of U.S. MRFs found mixed plastics are virtually unrecyclable in the current market. The organization argues many major product companies are in violation of FTC requirements.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 18, 2020 -
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Waste Connections did nearly $838M in 2019 acquisitions, sees 'long runway' ahead
While some analysts wonder if certain fall election results could change the M&A landscape, CEO Worthing Jackman said he sees billions worth of useful assets left to buy for years to come regardless.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020 -
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Republic Services sees 'momentum shift' around recycling contracts, plans solar investment
A multiyear effort to rework municipal recycling contracts is paying off, with hundreds now at higher pricing. The company also reported $526 million in M&A and ongoing overall price improvements.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Waste Management predicts March DOJ approval for Advanced deal, with 'robust' divestiture interest
2019 earnings were favorable, despite prolonged recycling headwinds, and landfill pricing continues to rise. Executives now anticipate $100 million-plus in synergies if the Advanced Disposal deal closes.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 2020 -
EPA proposes yet another cut to waste minimization and recycling budget
The Trump administration's proposed budget would add new grant programs, but significantly shrink sustainable materials management funding. This comes as the agency insists it remains committed to strengthening national systems.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 12, 2020 -
The quickly disappearing corrugated box: How packaging is changing
Manufacturers set their sights on packaging as a means to reduce waste, improve sustainability and lower shipping costs.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 11, 2020 -
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Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act debuts in Congress, instigating packaging EPR debate
The bill would also establish a national container deposit system, ban single-use plastic products and set recycled content requirements. Staunch opposition is expected from some recycling and plastics trade groups.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 11, 2020 -
National EPR campaign kicks off with anti-plastic film screening, activist support
Rep. Alan Lowenthal, sponsor of the upcoming Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, rallied activists around the bill at a Washington event. The film teases out likely divides between industry and advocacy groups.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 10, 2020
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