Newsletter Headline — March 11, 2019SeaWorld Removing Foam Bowls, Plates from Theme ParksOfficials at the Florida-based theme park company, Seaworld, said it is removing products made of polystyrene foam from its 12 parks. The removal of bowls, plates and trays made of the material will prevent an estimated 14 million pieces of polystyrene foam products from entering the environment each year. Although the material is good for keeping […] Newsletter Headline — March 11, 2019
Government and Regulations — March 11, 2019Colorado’s Ban on Banning Plastics Has Cities’ Plans to Outlaw Single-Use Bags and Straws in LimboThere is a Colorado law that bans municipalities from banning plastics, and Denver has found out that it can’t consider a ban on disposable plastic grocery bags. This may seem peculiar in a state where at least nine communities already ban single-use plastic grocery bags, which can muck up recyclers’ sorting machines and survive for years […] Government and Regulations — March 11, 2019
Landfills — March 11, 2019Can Design Help Prevent Electronic Waste From Ending Up in a Landfill?The research-driven approach of design duo Studio Formafantasma might typically result in beautiful, poetic objects ranging from lighting and vessels to furniture, but the studio has been recently applying its efforts towards tackling a very contemporary problem: the recycling of electronic waste. “In this moment, electronic waste is the fastest stream of waste growing globally. […] Landfills — March 11, 2019
Newsletter Headline — March 5, 2019Waste Heat Recovery System Market Will Surpass USD 80 Billion by 2025Global Waste Heat Recovery System Market is expected to surpass USD 80 Billion and predicted to expand over 8 percent by 2025, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc. Robust industrial sector growth along with rising demand for energy efficiency across key manufacturing sectors will drive the market growth. Shifting focus […] Newsletter Headline — March 5, 2019
Collection/Transfer — March 4, 2019How Business Groups are Fighting a Wave of Anti-Plastic Straw LawsCalifornia became the first state last year to require that sit-down restaurants give plastic straws only to customers who request them. However, the new round of lawmaking has come with complications, including opposition from business and free enterprise groups, and a fight over which level of government should have the right to regulate single-use plastics. […] Collection/Transfer — March 4, 2019
Newsletter Headline — February 28, 2019University of Southern California Steps Up Recycling and Composting Efforts in Move Toward Zero WasteRecent initiatives to embrace sustainability at the University of Southern California include installing 120 new bins with separate waste and recycling sections in academic and administration buildings on the University Park Campus. An additional 60 recycling bins have been installed at USC Village and outdoors across campus. USC also is composting more of its food scraps in […] Newsletter Headline — February 28, 2019
Newsletter Headline — February 28, 2019Walmart Commits to Aggressive Plastic Waste Reduction GoalsWalmart issued a new set of waste reduction commitments around plastic packaging for its private brand program—an initiative that is expected to impact more than 30,000 SKUs. Says Walmart, the move is designed to help get to the heart of the plastic waste problem by focusing on its private brand packaging, building on existing efforts […] Newsletter Headline — February 28, 2019
Collection/Transfer — February 26, 2019Senate Advances Bill Package Promoting Awareness of Food Waste and HungerA bill package sponsored by Senator Bob Smith, Senator Troy Singleton, Senator Richard Codey, Senator James Beach, Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Senator Vin Gopal, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, Senator Sandra B. Cunningham, Senator Joseph Cryan, and Senator Linda Greenstein, which would promote awareness of food waste and hunger, advanced from the Senate. “People need to be […] Collection/Transfer — February 26, 2019
Education — February 25, 2019How to Write a Successful Resume if You are an Eco WorkerEmily Anderson If you were applying for a job as a coder for a software company, then you should mention that you keep abreast of current technology and developments because modern coders cannot afford to fall behind. Did you know that modern Eco workers are expected to do the same? You may be expected […] Education — February 25, 2019
Collection/Transfer — February 21, 2019Banning Plastic Bags, Town by Town: A GuideMore than 300 municipalities across the United States now ban or charge fees for single-use plastic bags. California, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and American Samoa have banned them, as have 55 countries. Thirty-one more have imposed a fee. It’s unclear how effective these laws have been overall. In some places the bans are barely enforced, particularly […] Collection/Transfer — February 21, 2019
Recycling — February 11, 2019Companies Making the World Greener Through TechnologyThere’s no question that the world is changing, and the environment should be at the forefront of people’s minds. While many companies have tried to adopt more environmentally-friendly practices, it’s proven to be a challenging and often, an unsuccessful undertaking. Yes, it’s true that companies who attempt to go green are facing an uphill battle, […] Recycling — February 11, 2019
Newsletter Headline — February 11, 2019Western Pennsylvania Colleges Take Steps to Reduce Plastic UsageColleges are taking steps to reduce the amount of plastic tossed out, or even recycled, by encouraging students and staff to reuse plastic bottles. At Saint Vincent College, the student environmental awareness club recently acquired multi-purpose reusable cups that can be bought at the college bookstore for $8. Although Saint Vincent has plastic recycling bins […] Newsletter Headline — February 11, 2019
