News and Press — November 14, 2019EREF Moves in New Strategic Direction, Expanding into the Sustainable Materials Management SpaceThe Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) has held a long history of funding innovative research that the industry needs to move forward and adapt to changes in policy and management. The Foundation will be taking this to the next level in the coming months, stepping further into the sustainable materials management space. While the […] News and Press — November 14, 2019
Circular Economy — November 13, 2019Investing to Get Every Bottle BackThis Friday, November 15, will mark the 23rd official America Recycles Day which was started by Keep America Beautiful. And as the country’s commitment to recycling efforts have expanded over the years, America Recycles Day is now celebrated all week long. America’s beverage companies are committed to investing in recycling to get more of our […] Circular Economy — November 13, 2019
Circular Economy — November 12, 2019Hyatt Launches Three Global Initiatives to Significantly Reduce Single-Use PlasticsHyatt Hotels Corporation is announcing a series of initiatives to reduce waste at Hyatt hotels globally, including introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use water bottles by June 2021. The following initiatives will be introduced as soon as possible in properties around the world, and no later than June 2021: Transitioning to large-format bathroom amenities […] Circular Economy — November 12, 2019
Newsletter Headline — November 12, 2019Can Manufacturers Institute Affirms Positive Sustainability Attributes of the Aluminum Beverage Can—Robert Budway, CMI President The aluminum can industry is releasing this statement affirming the sustainability advantages of the beverage can following Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey’s comments regarding the recycled PET bottle having a “much lower” carbon footprint than the aluminum can. The carbon footprint of both containers is comparable, and the aluminum can performs significantly better […] Newsletter Headline — November 12, 2019
News and Press — November 8, 2019Walmart Unveils Updated Recycling PlaybookAt Walmart’s 2019 Packaging Innovation Summit, Walmart unveiled an updated version of its Recycling Playbook, which the company first introduced in February 2019. The Innovation Summit will convene more than 350 suppliers, associates and innovators to advance common goals around recyclable packaging, recycled content, compostable materials, and innovative reusable models and delivery. Walmart developed its […] News and Press — November 8, 2019
Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019EREF Awards Six Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships for 2019The Board of Directors of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) are pleased to announce the award of six scholarships to Master’s and Doctoral students across North America pursuing education in solid waste management. Congratulations to the 2019 EREF Scholars: Ashley Berninghaus Oregon State University, Ph.D. Evergreen Surety Bond Scholar 2019 Anaerobic Co-digestion of […] Collection/Transfer — November 8, 2019
Circular Economy — November 7, 2019Second Annual Zero Waste Summit Coming in MarchThe Second Annual Zero Waste Summit will convene March 24 to 26, 2020 at N.J.I.T in Newark, N.J. The Summit will continue the collaboration of strategy and Zero Waste goals to enable sustainability, profitability and resource optimization across the supply chain. This meeting will deep dive into linking regulations, policies, design, and permitting with reusable […] Circular Economy — November 7, 2019
Circular Economy — November 6, 2019The Recycling Partnership Announces First Investment in Pathway to Recyclability InitiativeThe Recycling Partnership officially launched its new Pathway to Recyclability initiative to help packaging suppliers outline, address, and successfully navigate current and future packaging and recycling system challenges that limit the recycling of packaging materials today at the Walmart Sustainability Innovation Summit. A key component of the initiative will be the creation of material and […] Circular Economy — November 6, 2019
Circular Economy — November 1, 2019Sustainable Textiles in the Fashion IndustryThe California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) annually honors California-based companies for their innovative environmental efforts with the Arrow Awards. This year’s Golden Arrow winner for overall excellence in product stewardship, Outknown, is the first clothing company to win the environmental award. Outerknown designs stylish men’s and women’s garments from recycled, regenerated, and organic materials while […] Circular Economy — November 1, 2019
Circular Economy — October 31, 2019American Chemistry Council Honored as 2019 Recipient of Keep America Beautiful Vision for America AwardKeep America Beautiful®, a community improvement nonprofit organization, honored the American Chemistry Council (ACC) as the 2019 Vision for America Award recipient for championing innovation across the plastics value chain and for their role in forming the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW). ACC President & CEO Cal Dooley accepted the award on behalf of […] Circular Economy — October 31, 2019
Circular Economy — October 31, 2019NERC’s Fall Conference Concludes with Discussion on Recycling Education and PFASDay two of the Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference opened once more with an introduction by Lynn Rubinstein, the organization’s Executive Director, thanking all of the attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and the distinguished and sustaining members of NERC, for supporting the event. Session Facilitator, Rick Watson, CEO of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and Treasurer of NERC, […] Circular Economy — October 31, 2019
Circular Economy — October 30, 2019Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference First Day Gives Attendees Wealth of Information on Current TrendsThe Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference, located at the Graduate Providence in Rhode Island this year, opened with a networking breakfast where many attendees were able to reconnect and began to discuss current trends before heading into the packed conference room. Lynn Rubinstein, NERC’s Executive Director, made the opening remarks welcoming everyone back to the […] Circular Economy — October 30, 2019
