Maine and Vermont governors sign plastic bag bans on same day
This brings the tally of statewide bag bans to four (five, counting Hawaii’s county policies), with more anticipated to receive final approval next month.Continue Reading→
EPA Launches ‘Green Interns Program’ For Fall 2019
WASHINGTON (June 17, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing the Green Interns Program to cultivate a collection of the best, qualified candidates to fulfill mission critical occupations nationwide.Continue Reading→
The rise of reusables
The post The rise of reusables appeared first on Resource Recycling News. This article originally appeared in the May 2019 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. In 2018, Collins Dictionary named “single-use” its word of the year, and it’s not difficult to understand why. Efforts to reduce
3M Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy Network
The CE100 network brings together businesses, innovators, cities, governments and universities to collaborate on the transition to a circular economic model.Continue Reading→
Survey: California will need dramatic infrastructure expansion to meet organics goals
CalRecycle research estimates the state will require upward of 12-14 million tons of annual processing capacity to meet upcoming targets.Continue Reading→
USA Hauling and Recycling Opens Solar-powered CNG Station
The 742.6-kilowatt system comprises 1,689 solar panels and is expected to produce renewable energy for the next 40 years.Continue Reading→
Santa Monica, Calif., Community Recycling Center to Close
The closure comes after the Santa Monica City Council rejected a proposal from the city’s contract with the operator of the Buyback Center.Continue Reading→
Ohio Solid Waste Management District restarts glass recycling program
Hancock County partners with Rumpke to recycle glass.Continue Reading→
Last call for the largest haulers in North America
“Waste Today” is compiling information on the largest haulers in North America, and we need your help.Continue Reading→
Report: Retailers ‘failing’ at plastic reduction
Greenpeace evaluated 20 grocers and ranked Aldi, Kroger and Albertsons highest when it comes to plastics action — though none earned a passing grade.Continue Reading→
