Newsletter Headline — April 22, 2019Connecticut Consumer-Goods Companies Take on Plastic WasteMore than 30 years after the federal government started tracking the amount of waste in the U.S., the resounding majority of plastic does not get recycled. Some of Connecticut’s largest consumer-goods firms say they want to help change the trend. Companies such as Stamford-based Henkel and Nestle Waters North America are focusing on making their […] Newsletter Headline — April 22, 2019
Government and Regulations — April 18, 2019Maine Statewide Ban on Foam Food and Beverage Containers Moves ForwardA proposed ban on foam food and beverage containers in Maine continues to move forward in the State House. On Tuesday, the Maine Senate advanced legislation that would ban restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, grocery stores and other “covered establishments” from using polystyrene containers as of January 2021. Hospitals, seafood shippers and stores that sell […] Government and Regulations — April 18, 2019
Government and Regulations — April 18, 2019City of Buffalo, NY is Considering a Ban on Styrofoam Food Service ContainersThe City of Buffalo is considering legislation to ban Expanded Polystyrene (Plastic Foam) Food Packaging (commonly known by the trademark name Styrofoam®). Over 90 percent of plastics never get recycled and Expanded Polystyrene makes up large percentage of that amount. With New York State’s recent passage of the Plastic Carryout Bag Prohibition, another largely unrecycled […] Government and Regulations — April 18, 2019
Newsletter Headline — April 18, 2019PLASTICS Re|focus Summit Announces National Geographic As Closing PlenaryThe Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announces Valerie Craig, vice president of operating programs for the National Geographic Society as the closing plenary speaker for the 2019 Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit to be held on May 20-22 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Craig previously worked on ocean and freshwater issues for National Geographic’s Impact Initiatives and Explorer Programs and oversaw the […] Newsletter Headline — April 18, 2019
News and Press — April 17, 2019IntegriTies™ Offer 100% Recycled Alternative to Wooden Railroad TiesIntegriCo Composites strives to protect the planet by offering a more environmentally-friendly alternative to wooden railroad ties. By using IntegriTies™, which are composite rail ties made from landfill-bound recyclable plastics, 25,000 trees were saved from becoming railroad ties in 2018. “We are proud to remain at the forefront of responsible manufacturing. Through building long-lasting and […] News and Press — April 17, 2019
Collection/Transfer — April 17, 2019Glass Recycling Foundation Launched to Support Community Glass ProgramsThe first foundation focused solely on funding glass recycling initiatives has been formed. The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) is a 501c3, non-profit organization formed to provide and raise funds for localized and targeted assistance, demonstration and pilot projects that address gaps in the glass recycling supply chain across the United States. “Glass bottles and containers […] Collection/Transfer — April 17, 2019
Collection/Transfer — April 15, 2019Buffalo, NY’s Talk of Styrofoam Ban Pits Environment vs. CostBuffalo Common Council is considering a ban on expanded polystyrene, or EPS, commonly called Styrofoam. Buffalo’s discussion comes on the heels of New York City’s ban that went into effect earlier this year after its Sanitation Department determined that food-soiled foam containers could not be included in the city’s curbside recycling program in an economically […] Collection/Transfer — April 15, 2019
Collection/Transfer — April 15, 2019The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Encourages Kids to Save the PlanetThe Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Established in 2001 by author T.A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive impact on people, animals or the environment. Fifteen top winners […] Collection/Transfer — April 15, 2019
Government and Regulations — April 14, 2019Alabama Senate Pushes Legislation to Stop Plastic Bag BansLast Tuesday, the Alabama Senate’s Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-2 to advance legislation to stop cities in the state banning plastic grocery bags. The bill, by Republican Senator Steve Livingston of Scottsboro, would stop local governments in Alabama from banning the use of plastic bags, foam cups and other single-use bags and containers. Furthermore, it would stop […] Government and Regulations — April 14, 2019
Government and Regulations — April 14, 2019Mayor Bill De Blasio Bans New York City from Using Single-Use PlasticsMayor Bill de Blasio has signed an executive order banning New York City from purchasing single-use plastics to curb climate change. The executive order prohibits city agencies from purchasing plastic food ware, such as utensils, straws and cups, while ordering them to supply compostable or recyclable alternatives instead. Exemptions are in place for emergency and medical […] Government and Regulations — April 14, 2019
Government and Regulations — April 11, 2019Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push to Eliminate Litter and Single-Use PlasticPlastic straws, plastic bags, and Styrofoam food-takeout containers could be on their way out in Pennsylvania if some Democratic state representatives get the change they want. The group has announced a package of 13 bills that tackle environmental and health problems posed by waste, litter and single-use plastic. The bills aim to alter the behavior […] Government and Regulations — April 11, 2019
Newsletter Headline — April 5, 2019Effective Waste Reduction Requires Closing the LoopChina was once the world’s leading importer of recycled materials, but beginning in 2018 the country imposed stringent requirements on the recyclable materials it would accept and raised processing fees that triggered a sharp reduction in imports. The ripple effect has been severe. In the United States, many municipalities that relied on China are now […] Newsletter Headline — April 5, 2019
