Zero Waste: Page 16
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Philadelphia solicits bids for new compost facility with statewide implications
The city aims to expand organics processing infrastructure via a public-private partnership that could reduce annual food waste by nearly 150 tons as part of its 2035 "zero waste" goals.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Kroger expands line of Apeel produce to tackle food waste
After a pilot in Cincinnati, the grocer will stock the long-lasting avocados in 1,100 stores with plans to add asparagus and limes to some locations later this fall.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Column
My first Loop: Early days in the circular shopping platform
A growing number of consumers have placed orders for common household items from the new e-commerce site that attempts to eliminate single-use packaging. Here's one reporter's experience.
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Plastic makes its way into oceans – and 2020 climate forum
Plus: California county settling landfill employee racial discrimination suit, and UK waste management giant Biffa pleading not guilty to export charges.
By Rina Li • Sept. 6, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Australia's recyclable export ban creates domestic opportunities — including incineration
Plus: Lion King collectibles get the landfill treatment, and Modi calls for Indian single-use plastics ban.
By Rina Li • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Opinion
Why every business should have a 'zero waste' goal
Elytus President Matthew S. Hollis makes the case for why reaching sustainability goals can be an incremental process, and how service providers can help customers achieve them.
By Matthew S. Hollis • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Kroger cut food waste 9% in 2018
The company's latest report on its Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative also shows notable progress toward reducing plastics, conserving energy and diverting supermarket waste.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Hawaii plastics ban legislation 'watered down' to working group
According to Surfrider Oahu Chapter Coordinator Doorae Shin, the plastics reduction working group — which is "heavily stacked with industry representatives" — is "certainly not an environmental victory."
By Rina Li • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Rep. Ilhan Omar's Zero Waste Act billed as 'key part' of Green New Deal
Plus: Florida activists dump 3,000 pounds of plastic litter in front of historic state capitol, and India's first "garbage cafe" offering food for trash.
By Rina Li • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How one island territory is getting creative with upcycling and reuse
The British Virgin Islands experienced recycling challenges long before commodity market shifts. Now, the failure of a critical incinerator has prompted a whole new materials management plan.
By Genevieve Glatsky • July 31, 2019 -
Pasadena, California's 'zero waste' progress stymied by rising per capita disposal
According to a new report, the amount of landfill waste increased by 50% over a six-year period — a consequence of both economic growth and recycling challenges.
By Rina Li • July 24, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?
Consumer textile waste may be the larger problem, but the pre-consumer supply chain has its own wasteful practices built in to the way garments are designed and produced.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019 -
Q&A
How Veolia tackles tough waste streams with resourcefulness and global reach
Veolia North America President and COO Bob Cappadona talked to Waste Dive about how the company's Total Waste Management division can find unique solutions for just about anything — even PFAS.
By Cole Rosengren • July 16, 2019 -
Q&A
Local governments may have more recycling power than they realize
Neil Seldman of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance has long been a proponent of grassroots policymaking. He shares examples of cities and counties taking the lead on glass, organics and more.
By Cole Rosengren • July 10, 2019 -
Boston casts wide net for organics options, including in-sink
The city's first move on its "zero waste" plan indicates large-scale ambitions. Two new RFPs for curbside food and textile collection also serve as a reminder of current budget constraints.
By Cole Rosengren • July 9, 2019 -
Oregon governor signs laws banning plastic bags, straws
Legislation signed by Gov. Kate Brown is the latest in a series of statewide plastic reduction measures to pass this year.
By Cole Rosengren • July 8, 2019 -
Q&A
Off the Route: Von Hernandez on 'turning the tide' of plastic pollution
Hernandez spoke to Waste Dive about his career as a waste and toxics campaigner, waste dumping in Southeast Asia and the path toward creating mass systemic change around plastics.
By Rina Li • July 3, 2019 -
Column
Scrap Collector: Environmentalists criticize 'narrow' scope of G20 marine plastics goal
Plus: Pacific Island nation to enact world's first disposable diaper ban, and waste giant Biffa convicted of exporting household trash to China.
By Rina Li • Updated July 2, 2019 -
San Diego approves new recycling contracts, keeps foam recycling
The San Diego Environmental Services Department reversed an initial recommendation to cut EPS foam from the city's curbside program earlier this week ahead of a broader vote on new recycling contracts.
By Rina Li • June 27, 2019 -
Boston finally reaches recycling deal with Casella
Covanta and Wheelabrator will also retain residential waste contracts. Both deals may be regional bellwethers of higher prices to come.
By Cole Rosengren • June 24, 2019 -
Boston aims for 80% recycling rate by 2035, plans organics pilot
A new "zero waste" plan outlines 30 recommendations involving food waste, textiles, recycling education and more.
By Cole Rosengren • June 19, 2019 -
Maine, Vermont governors sign plastic bag bans on same day
This brings the tally of statewide bag bans to four (five, counting Hawaii's county policies), with more anticipated to receive final approval next month.
By Cole Rosengren • June 18, 2019 -
Delaware governor signs latest plastic bag ban
Delaware becomes the sixth state – following Connecticut, Oregon, New York, Maine and Vermont – to finalize a single-use plastic bag ban this year.
By Cole Rosengren , Rina Li • Updated July 30, 2019 -
Starbucks, Dunkin' further sustainable cup initiatives
Starbucks will test a reusable cup program in London's Gatwick Airport, while Dunkin' says it's on track to eliminate foam packaging by the end of the year.
By Lauren Manning • June 11, 2019 -
Palo Alto, California approves sweeping single-use plastics ban
The city is the first in the Bay Area to ban distribution of plastic produce bags in grocery stores and farmers markets. It also passed a deconstruction ordinance to limit C&D waste.
By Rina Li • June 11, 2019
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