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- Pennsylvania Resource Council Plans for Permanent Recycling Facility December 2, 2024Looking to maximize the area’s recycling efforts, the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) is putting together plans to establish a permanent recycling facility in Allegheny County.
- Elora, Canada Waste Facility Approved for $2.8 Million In Improvements December 2, 2024After months of conversations finally leading to an agreement, the Elora Waste Facility in Canada will see about $2.8 million in improvements.
- As Time Runs Out on Plastics Treaty Talks, Industry Highlights the Need for Focused and Collaborative Solutions December 2, 2024The United Nations’ latest round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty concludes without finalizing a text, reflecting the immense complexity of addressing global plastic pollution. Despite the disappointment, the plastics and chemical industries remain engaged, contributing expertise and tools.Chris Jahn
- Waste World Episode 7: Illinois EPA, Recycle Coach Talk Recycling Challenges December 2, 2024On this week's episode of the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage catch up with James Jennings from the Illinois EPA and Jeff Galad of Recycle Coach.Stefanie Valentic, Gage Edwards
- Upstream Circularity Playbook Highlights Textile Recycling December 2, 2024
- Zest Recycle Secures Strategic Partnership with St Matthews Healthcare December 2, 2024
- USDA Loans $36.5M to Southern Idaho Solid Waste District for Upgrades, Public Health November 27, 2024Richard Rush, USDA Rural Development Idaho State Director, announced that the department is loaning $36.5 million for the Southern Idaho Solid Waste District (SISW) to protect public health and upgrade safety measures.
- Washington D.C. Neighborhood Acquires Recycling Bins for Pizza Boxes November 27, 2024Washington D.C. is now providing solutions for disposing of and recycling pizza boxes in bins designed to fit large cardboard boxes.
- This Week in Waste: Top Stories of November November 26, 2024Coming to the end of November, This Week in Waste takes a look back at the top stories from the month. This month's top stories include insights from the Recycling Partnership, Waste Pro awarding long-time employees, GFL's Q3 results, and more.Gage Edwards
- Advanced Recycling Technologies Announces Growth Investment from Ember Infrastructure November 26, 2024
- Cyclyx to Invest in Second Cyclyx Circularity Center November 26, 2024
- OSPIRG Offers Solutions to Food Waste Ahead of Thanksgiving November 26, 2024Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, meaning food waste is about to see an uptick in landfills. Thankfully, there are a ton of solutions for homes to reduce food waste output during the overindulging holiday.
- Washington D.C. Volunteers Clean Litter from Neglected Urban Forests November 26, 2024Volunteers in Washington D.C. have started a conservancy to clean the litter and other issues plaguing the area’s urban forests.
- Food Supply Chain Leverages Carbon Credits to Shrink Footprint November 26, 2024Grocers face significant challenges in decarbonizing their supply chains due to high costs and thin profit margins, but startup Therm Solutions is helping them tackle these barriers through carbon credit financing.Arlene Karidis
- How Municipalities and Counties Chose Winning Waste Service Contracts November 26, 2024Municipalities face complex decisions when bidding for waste management services, balancing long-term stability with the risks of market fluctuations. Experts recommend clear service levels, well-defined financial terms, and flexibility in contracts, emphasizing the importance of aligning agreements and planning years ahead to ensure cost-efficiency and adaptability to changing conditions.Arlene Karidis
- NWRA Pushes for Transparency in Labels and Equitable EPR Legislation November 26, 2024
- Reju Joins Forces with Nouvelles Fibres Textiles to Create a Circular Textile Ecosystem November 26, 2024
- Waste Pro Joins Forces with UCF to Lead Campus Waste and Recycling Initiatives November 25, 2024Waste Pro has announced that the company has entered an exclusive partnership with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to manage all solid waste and recycling services across the university’s campus.Gage Edwards
- Local Officials Encourage Families to be Mindful of Waste Ahead of Thanksgiving November 25, 2024It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, and as families start to plan to cook big meals, local officials are reminding households to be mindful of potential waste.
- Jackson, Ky. Awarded $13 Million for New Wastewater Treatment Plant November 25, 2024Jackson, Ky., has been awarded $13 million to build a new wastewater treatment plant after a flood damaged the city’s current plant in 2022.