Compost/Organic Recycling — May 16, 2019SWACO Releases Plan to Cut Food Waste in Half by 2030Following nearly a year of community engagement and planning, Central Ohio now has a multi-faceted action plan to address food waste and leverage it for the region’s benefit. The Food Waste Action Plan is the result of contributions made by more than 60 organizations and businesses which participate in the Central Ohio Food Waste Initiative […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 16, 2019
Government and Regulations — May 15, 2019Kentucky Counties Urged to Apply for $4,000 Grants Available from the Waste Tire Trust FundKentucky counties can now apply for $4,000 in waste tire recycling and removal grants from money that is available through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) Waste Tire Trust Fund. “Eligible expenses under this grant are the actual costs that the county incurs during the grant period for recycling or […] Government and Regulations — May 15, 2019
Newsletter Headline — May 15, 2019Rolling Coffee Cups Into the Circular EconomyAmericans generate more waste than people in any other country in the world. Containers and packaging make up the largest portion, or about 30 percent, of the municipal solid waste we generate. That’s the equivalent of 4.5 pounds per person per day, and only slightly more than a third of it is recycled or composted. […] Newsletter Headline — May 15, 2019
Government and Regulations — May 15, 2019Britain Will Introduce the World’s First Plastic Tax for Products Made Up of Less Than 30 Percent Recycled MaterialBritain is pressing ahead with the world’s first plastic tax. It will hit plastic manufacturers that fail to include 30 percent recycled content. It will also provide a huge boost to the recycling industry by massively increasing demand for recycled plastic. Treasury Secretary Robert Jenrick said: ‘Every single day we’re all polluting the planet with items […] Government and Regulations — May 15, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 15, 2019The City of Orlando, FL Wants to Turn Your Food Waste Into EnergyIn an effort to reduce sending waste to landfills, the city of Orlando is now offering three drop-off locations for people to leave their food waste with the city. The city will take the food to Harvest Power in south Orange County, where it is sent to an anaerobic digester and converted into electricity for homes […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 15, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 15, 2019Denver Launches Food Waste Pilot Program with Nine Participating Local RestaurantsThe Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) has launched its Food Waste Pilot Program. Certifiably Green Denver, the city’s program that offers free advising services to help business make their practices more green, created the Food Waste Pilot Program to help Denver restaurants prevent wasted food at the source, donate pre-consumer leftovers and recycle […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 15, 2019
Newsletter Headline — May 15, 2019Need to Recycle Your Satellite TV Dish? Read This FirstAre satellite TV dishes recyclable or not? Depending on who you ask, the proper method of disposal or recycling for a satellite TV dishes can be as clear as … well, a fuzzy TV signal. First off, let’s tune in to what materials make up a satellite TV dish. Satellite TV dishes are primarily made […] Newsletter Headline — May 15, 2019
Education — May 14, 2019What Are School Recycling Programs Teaching Our Kids?Waste management and recycling are important topics that have to be discussed with kids at schools. Over the last few years, these topics became more popular in schools because a classroom is the right place to educate children and share the knowledge that help to make good changes in the world. Nowadays schools and universities […] Education — May 14, 2019
Newsletter Headline — May 14, 2019The Buckeye State Investing in a Sustainable Recycling SystemThe Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), solid waste management districts (SWMDs), material recovery facilities (MRFs), haulers, Ohio communities and The Recycling Partnership (The Partnership)are coming together to tackle the issue of non-recyclable trash in recycling by investing in education and outreach in pilot areas around the state. Six grants have been awarded to a strategically […] Newsletter Headline — May 14, 2019
Newsletter Headline — May 13, 2019From K-Cups to Vape Carts: Is Cannabis the Next Recycling Nightmare?From Keurig brand K-Cups to plastic straws, vapor products pave the way for faster, cheaper and easier consumption. Enter the strain-based vape pen: arguably one of the most popular ways to “smoke” weed. It’s perceived to be a safer alternative to smoking, but the jury is still out when it comes to hidden additives that […] Newsletter Headline — May 13, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 13, 2019Organic Food Waste Program Could Return in Princeton, NJAt a community meeting, Princeton officials outlined several options under consideration that would lead to the reinstatement of organic food waste program – both short-term and long-term solutions. Setting the tone for the meeting that drew about 100 residents, Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert assured them that Princeton Council is committed to the organic food waste […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 13, 2019
Collection/Transfer — May 13, 2019Ahead on Recycling, this Maryland Suburb is Grappling with Other Types of TrashMontgomery County is already ahead of the game when it comes to reducing trash volume. About 60 percent of the county’s waste is recycled or composted, compared with a national average of about 35 percent. That still leaves a copious amount of food scraps, dirty diapers, plastic film and other detritus of daily life, all […] Collection/Transfer — May 13, 2019
