Newsletter Headline — May 22, 2020Dunkin’ Donuts Dumps EPS CupsMoving along with its sustainability initiatives, Dunkin’ Donuts trumpeted its latest achievement in “serving both people and the planet responsibly” by announcing that 100% of its restaurants globally have transitioned from polystyrene foam (EPS) cups to paper cups. In Dunkin’s U.S. restaurants, the foam cups have been replaced by double-walled paper cups. The new cups, […] Newsletter Headline — May 22, 2020
Newsletter Headline — May 18, 2020How NASA’s 3D-Printers Test Recycling Plastic in SpaceAstronauts aboard the International Space Station are testing technology designed to make the printing process more efficient. The space station is currently home to two 3D printers, one known as the Refabricator and another called the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF). A third device, the Recycler, is designed to recycle used material to save room and […] Newsletter Headline — May 18, 2020
Circular Economy — May 18, 2020This Artist Recycles Old Computer Keys into Famous PaintingsDestroying computer keys is part of Erik Jensen’s process. He’s an artist who takes these hard-to-recycle pieces and turns them into pixelated artworks. Just one of his artworks can consist of up to 40,000 keys. That’s about 460 keyboards. Each key is carefully dyed and placed in exactly the right spot, so that when you […] Circular Economy — May 18, 2020
Circular Economy — May 14, 2020COVID-19 Has Caused this Many Americans to Be More Eco-FriendlyTwo-thirds of Americans have had an “eco wake-up call” since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans revealed 64% have had a moment since the pandemic started wherein they realized they needed to be more eco-friendly. And this might be a result of paying closer attention — […] Circular Economy — May 14, 2020
Management — May 14, 2020Waste Management: Sustainable Drainage and Wastewater Treatment PracticesA well-designed sustainable drainage system and water treatment plan is fundamental for the long-term health, safety and functionality of urban, suburban and agricultural communities alike. Efficient drainage and wastewater management works hand in hand with effective recycling and waste management practices. Ankit Sehgal Sustainable drainage and wastewater design are fundamental for the lasting development of […] Management — May 14, 2020
Newsletter Headline — May 14, 2020Minneapolis, MN-Based Yardbird Raised $4.4 Million for Furniture Made from Recycled Ocean-Bound PlasticYardbird, which closed the round in March, makes its furniture from recycled plastic that the company says is repurposed ocean plastic sourced from beaches, waterways and ocean-bound susceptible locations. The company said it incorporated over 75,000 pounds of this material into its furniture in 2020 alone — meaning roughly half of every piece of resin-based […] Newsletter Headline — May 14, 2020
Circular Economy — May 13, 2020Zero Waste Lessons from Boulder, COWhile over 70 percent of U.S. cities directly manage their residential waste like other basic utilities, much of the Mountain West traditionally has taken a very hands-off approach. Residents and businesses throughout the region contract independently for trash and recycling services. The practice has contributed to abysmal recycling rates and excessive truck traffic with some […] Circular Economy — May 13, 2020
Collection/Transfer — May 12, 2020What Does COVID-19 Economic Recovery Look Like? Can it be Green?COVID-19’s devastating impact on public health continues to play out each day. One consequence of widespread shutdowns in economic activity is noticeable and significant improvements in air quality and lower greenhouse gas emissions. But these have come at a devastating cost to our economy, including more than 20 million Americans suddenly without work, many businesses […] Collection/Transfer — May 12, 2020
Circular Economy — May 11, 2020NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem Collaborate to Close the Loop on Plastics RecyclingTwo Canadian companies will collaborate on innovative technology to close the loop on recycling and drive a plastics circular economy. NOVA Chemicals Corporation, a leading producer of chemicals and plastic resins, and Enerkem Inc., a world-leading waste to renewable fuels and chemicals producer, have entered into a joint development agreement to explore turning non-recyclable and […] Circular Economy — May 11, 2020
Newsletter Headline — May 10, 2020NERC is Now Accepting Applications for its Environmental Sustainability Leadership AwardNERC offers a unique recognition program to individuals and companies in its 11-state region that demonstrate an impact on an environmentally sustainable economy in furtherance of the NERC mission. Awards are given to the public and private sector, with a special category reserved for NERC Advisory Members. To be eligible, an organization or individual must […] Newsletter Headline — May 10, 2020
Circular Economy — May 7, 2020EPA Names City of Chesapeake Garage WasteWise Local Government Partner of the YearThe U.S. EPA announced the 2019 winners of the National WasteWise Awards this month. The City of Chesapeake Garage, in Chesapeake, Virginia, was recognized as Local Government Partner of the Year. In 2018, EPA’s WasteWise partners, including recent award winners, collectively reported preventing and diverting more than 1.9 million tons of municipal solid waste that […] Circular Economy — May 7, 2020
Government and Regulations — May 6, 2020EPA Announces the Selection of 155 Grants for Communities to Receive Over $65 Million in Total Grant Funding for Brownfield Assessments and Cleanups Across the NationThe EPA is announcing the selection of 155 grants for communities and tribes totaling over $65.6 million in EPA brownfields funding through the agency’s Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant Programs. These EPA grant programs support community revitalization in under-served and economically disadvantaged communities. “Grants awarded by EPA’s Brownfield Program provide communities and tribes […] Government and Regulations — May 6, 2020
