Collection/Transfer — March 29, 2020COVID-19 Hits Composting, Bag Ban and Thrift Stores in Rhode IslandThe coronavirus pandemic is disrupting Rhode Island’s waste, recycling, and composting services and some donation services. Used clothing and textile services have been hardest hit. The collection and sales of clothes, shoes, and household items were suspended in Massachusetts as a nonessential service, prompting the closure of retailers and related services. Savers thrift stores have […] Collection/Transfer — March 29, 2020
Circular Economy — March 25, 2020Path to Goal Zero Blog: COVID-19 Could Be the Trigger to Mitigate WasteCOVID-19 will prove to be the trigger for behavioral changes towards zero waste and move beyond regional silos to a global realization and movement. This pandemic may force us to prove that “less is more” in most cases and smart consumption is the way forward. Dave Gajadhar There is a lot of talk around COVID-19, […] Circular Economy — March 25, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 24, 2020Keep America Beautiful Announces Postponement of Annual Great American Cleanup CampaignKeep America Beautiful®, the national nonprofit committed to improving and beautifying our communities, announced the postponement of the 23rd annual Great American Cleanup®. Since government and public health officials have called on the public to avoid large gatherings and events to avoid the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) , Keep America Beautiful will resume the Great […] Collection/Transfer — March 24, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 22, 2020China Announces a New Ban on Single-Use PlasticsChina has announced a ban on single-use plastics that starts phasing in this year and will broadly forbid the use of consumer single-use plastics by 2025. China issued its first plastic ban years ago. At the time, the law banned the use of ultra-thin plastic bags and required department stores to charge for the use of […] Collection/Transfer — March 22, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 18, 2020Plastics Had Been Falling Out of Favor. Then Came the Virus.Until the novel coronavirus started its spread across the globe, 2020 appeared to be a year when meaningful plastic-use restrictions would finally take hold. A growing list of consumer companies—including Coca-Cola Co., which produces about 117 billion plastic bottles each year—had set targets to reduce their reliance on plastic packaging. France prohibited single-use plastic plates, […] Collection/Transfer — March 18, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 17, 2020Most Lithium Batteries End Up in a Landfill. A New Bill Aims to Change That.A first-of-its-kind bill introduced in the Senate seeks to change lithium-ion batteries disposal process by significantly boosting federal investments in lithium-ion battery recycling. Sponsored by Senator Angus King, an independent from Maine, the “Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020” calls on Congress to dole out $150 million over the next five years to […] Collection/Transfer — March 17, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 17, 2020Department of Energy Announces $25 Million for Plastics Recycling R&D, Launches Upcycling ConsortiumThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $25 million in funding for plastics recycling research and development (R&D). The funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is part of the Department’s Plastics Innovation Challenge, a comprehensive program to accelerate innovations in plastics recycling technologies. “The Trump Administration is committed to advancing plastic recycling technologies and the […] Collection/Transfer — March 17, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 16, 2020CITGO E-Recycle Day in Lake Charles, LA Keeps 9 Roll-Off Boxes of Unwanted Electronics Out of LandfillsHundreds of Southwest Louisiana residents recycled their unwanted electronics at the annual CITGO E-Recycle Day at the McNeese Cowboy Stadium parking lot. The CITGO Lake Charles Refinery organized the event with the support of the City of Lake Charles, McNeese State University, Waste Management, Team Green of Southwest Louisiana and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. This […] Collection/Transfer — March 16, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 16, 2020Mattress Recycling Program Helping California Achieve Statewide GoalCalifornia’s program to recycle used mattresses continues to be overwhelmingly successful: more than 5 million mattresses recycled in less than five years, supporting the state’s recycling goals and serving as a global model. The Mattress Recycling Council designed the Bye Bye Mattress program to make it easy for Californians to do the right thing and […] Collection/Transfer — March 16, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 15, 2020How Idaho Became the Least Wasteful State in the CountryHow did Idaho earn the title of the least wasteful state in the country.? Its residents throw away the least amount of garbage each year. This is based on how much landfill waste is present in each state in relation to the population. Idaho, North Dakota, and Connecticut were the clear winners, while Pennsylvania, Colorado, […] Collection/Transfer — March 15, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 12, 2020Ottawa, Canada Set to Declare Plastics as Toxic SubstanceThe Canadian federal government intends to designate plastics as toxic substances, a move industry stakeholders say is unduly aggressive and detrimental to the sector’s brand. Listing plastics as toxic under Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) will provide the government with the authority to regulate and limit certain products. The Liberals campaigned […] Collection/Transfer — March 12, 2020
Collection/Transfer — March 12, 202020 for 20: ecomaine Recognizes 20 ‘Sustainable Mainers’ with 2020 Eco-Excellence AwardsCiting the achievements of 20 individuals, organizations, and businesses, ecomaine’s Board recognized outstanding efforts in sustainability, waste management, and “green living” through the 2020 eco-Excellence Awards, which were given on March 10 in ecomaine’s Community Room. Awardees range from teachers and schools to dedicated community members, teens, and businesses. “Despite having seen these awards for […] Collection/Transfer — March 12, 2020
