Sustainability — May 20, 2020International: What Are Businesses Doing to Reduce Carbon Emissions?Businesses up and down the country are making significant efforts to cut their carbon emissions and become more sustainable. One of the main catalysts behind this growing movement is climate change and the devasting impact it’s having on our planet. In order to tackle this issue, the UK government has been strong in its response, […] Sustainability — May 20, 2020
Collection/Transfer — May 19, 2020The Recycling Partnership is Transforming for GoodAs a leading national nonprofit working toward a modernized U.S. recycling system, The Recycling Partnership’s 2020 Impact Report, released today, shows how The Partnership has activated dynamic change in communities since 2014. The U.S. recycling system is the foundation for designing a circular economy where products and packaging are increasingly recirculated through material supply chains with a […] Collection/Transfer — May 19, 2020
Collection/Transfer — May 19, 2020No Wasted Opportunities: Enabling Full DisclosureOrganizations now have the means to disclose a complete picture of the waste impacts in their activities, products and services – following the launch of a new reporting standard by GRI, provider of the leading global sustainability standards. The GRI Waste Standard changes how companies measure and understand waste, responding to global concerns about increases […] Collection/Transfer — May 19, 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
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, 2020Los Angeles County, CA Public Works Wins USEPA National Sustainability AwardThe Los Angeles County Public Works – Environmental Programs Division is receiving a 2019 Food Recovery Challenge Award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency – USEPA. The national recognition is for the County’s substantial increase in food recovery and sustainable materials management. EPA’s data-driven awards are based on the information submitted in the Sustainable […] 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, 2020Cal Wins Fourth-Straight Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge, Presented by Eco-Products, for 2019-20 Basketball SeasonFor the fourth-straight basketball season, the Pac-12 announced that the University of California, Berkeley has been selected as the overall winner of the Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge, presented by Eco-Products, for the 2019-20 campaign. With the recognition, California has now been selected as the overall winner in each of the annual challenge’s four competitions for […] Newsletter Headline — May 10, 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
News and Press — May 4, 2020Living Proof and Terracycle Just Made Hair Care Packaging Sustainable with the Launch of Two National Recycling ProgramsLiving Proof, a company that uses scientific innovation and human ingenuity to tackle problems big and small, and international recycling leader TerraCycle, have joined forces to ensure that all Living Proof hair care packaging and spent aerosol cans are diverted from landfills and sustainably recycled nationwide. “We are pleased to count Living Proof among a […] News and Press — May 4, 2020
Newsletter Headline — April 22, 2020New Report Finds Overwhelming Majority of Global Consumers Are Willing to Pay More for Sustainable PackagingAccording to new research by Trivium Packaging, nearly three-fourths (74 percent) of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging. The report, developed in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, surveyed participants for their preferences related to sustainable packaging along with their willingness to pay more for products with environmentally friendly packaging. Key report findings […] Newsletter Headline — April 22, 2020
Collection/Transfer — April 20, 2020EPA Recognizes Leaders in the Prevention and Diversion of Waste; the 2019 WasteWise National Award WinnersThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2019 winners of the national WasteWise awards. EPA is recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of 11 national WasteWise partner organizations. EPA Region 2 also announced its regional winners in New York and New Jersey. “As we begin to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, it is fitting to […] Collection/Transfer — April 20, 2020
