Newsletter Headline — January 19, 2020Nestlé Creates Market for Food-Grade Recycled Plastics, Launches Fund to Boost Packaging InnovationNestlé announces that that it will invest up to 2 billion to lead the shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions. Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestlé will reduce its use of virgin […] Newsletter Headline — January 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 16, 2020Company Collects 80% of City’s Recyclable Plastics and Turns It All into LumberA Canadian company is building a new standard for sustainability by recycling the bulk of municipal plastic waste into lumber. Roughly 80% of the plastic recyclables collected throughout Halifax, Nova Scotia are now being processed by Goodwood Plastic Products Ltd so they can be turned into building blocks. The plastic lumber can be drilled, nailed, […] Collection/Transfer — January 16, 2020
Education — January 16, 2020Product Stewardship Society Announces New Name for Annual Conference: PSXThe Product Stewardship Society, the leading association for product stewardship professionals, announced today the rebranding of its annual conference from Product Stewardship to PSX. The rebranding of the conference reflects the Society’s commitment to driving the profession forward by providing even more resources, professional development, and networking opportunities than before that serve the needs of […] Education — January 16, 2020
Newsletter Headline — January 10, 2020See What Your iPhone Will Look Like in a Million YearsIn 2018, an estimated 4 million mobile phones were sold every day—a figure which does not include phones that were manufactured but unsold. Once you include phone charges, computers, and tablets, the scale of our technology waste is astronomical. And since most of these products are encased in plastic, they’ll take hundreds of years to decompose. […] Newsletter Headline — January 10, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 9, 2020NWRA Highlights a Banner Year of AccomplishmentsThe National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) released its annual report highlighting its 2019 accomplishments. The association achieved significant policy goals as well as identified opportunities to make the industry safer. “I am proud of our team and our accomplishments in 2019. We are an advocacy organization determined to achieve tangible results for the proud […] Collection/Transfer — January 9, 2020
Newsletter Headline — January 7, 2020U.S. Airline is Beginning to Use Fuel Made from Recycled GarbageU.S. air carrier JetBlue is beginning to use recycled fuel to cause less environmental damage. The fuel is produced by the Finnish company Neste (the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel, and a pioneer in renewable jet fuel). It is produced by the separation and recycling of waste and emits up to 80% less harmful substances […] Newsletter Headline — January 7, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 7, 2020Meridian Waste in Wentzville, MO Helps Haul Christmas Trees for Fish HabitatMeridian Waste has volunteered to help the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) by hauling used, natural and debris-free Christmas trees to the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles to return them to the environment as fish habitats. In partnership with the City of Wentzville, Meridian Waste will collect and haul undecorated, natural […] Collection/Transfer — January 7, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 5, 2020The California City that Wants to Eliminate Disposable Coffee CupsOn January 1, the city of Berkeley, CA rolled out the nation’s most comprehensive law to fight throw-away food packaging. The groundbreaking new rules require restaurants and cafes to charge 25 cents for each disposable cup, make all to-go containers compostable and, starting in July, use reusable foodware, such as porcelain dishes, for customers who […] Collection/Transfer — January 5, 2020
Circular Economy — January 2, 20206 Circular Economy Trends that Will Shape 2020Circular economy approaches advanced in 2019, particularly for plastics and packaging. Companies are responding with new strategies to reduce waste. Businesses are seeking to close the packaging loop with new product delivery models that actually existed a long time ago but now have a modern twist. In other cases, its new, breakthrough technologies for chemical […] Circular Economy — January 2, 2020
Collection/Transfer — January 2, 2020Reducing Wasted Food At HomeMost people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. About 94 percent of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities. By managing food sustainably and reducing waste, we can help businesses and consumers save money, provide a bridge in our […] Collection/Transfer — January 2, 2020
Collection/Transfer — December 29, 2019Longmont, CO Post-Holiday Recycling Gives New Life to WasteStarting last week, the Waste Diversion Center began collecting wrapping paper, which is considered a contaminant in the single-stream recycling process due to its high clay and low fiber content. It also is collecting Christmas lights. The city also will collect Christmas trees with all of the decorations removed until Jan. 5 at the Waste […] Collection/Transfer — December 29, 2019
Circular Economy — December 29, 2019Green Roof Policies Are a Growing TrendThe number of green roofs in North American is estimated to have grown by 15 percent since 2013. It’s common to call anything that’s more sustainable than standard practices “green.” But a green roof, sometimes called a living roof, is not just any sustainable roofing material. A green roof is a specific type of roofing system […] Circular Economy — December 29, 2019
