Virginia Tech Researchers Work to Create Biodegradable Bioplastics from Food Waste

Virginia Tech Researchers Work to Create Biodegradable Bioplastics from Food Waste

Anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the food that is produced ends up in landfills in the United States. What if there was a way to convert it into […] 

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It is Time for a Technology Upgrade

Investing in the latest sorting technology pays off in the long run. By Rick Zettler Sorting automation technology available to the MRF is rapidly evolving. If your recovery facility is […] 

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Volvo Group and Westport Celebrate Transformative Partnership

Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. marked a defining moment in the journey of the newly formed joint venture (JV) as the two companies celebrated the official launch of their […] 

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Social Media: The Waste Management Whisperer’s Guide to Understanding Your Target Audience

Social media is a powerful tool for waste management company owners looking to understand their target audience. By  Samuele Barrili As a waste management company owner, you are likely aware […] 

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Gill, MA Pursuing New Composting Program

A new community composting plan was approved by the Selectboard, beginning the process of getting a weekly compost collection program off the ground for Gill residents as a prior food […] 

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Senator Josh Newman’s Landmark Textile Recycling Bill Advances in California Assembly

Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), a landmark, first-in-the-country, textile-recycling bill from Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), passed the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee with a 9-3 vote. The bill, also known […] 

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In Vermont, Battery Recycling is Now mandatory, and Expanded Programs are on the Way

Ten years ago, Vermont became the first state to require manufacturers to fund the recycling of single-use batteries. While larger batteries, particularly the lead-acid batteries used in cars, have had […] 

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Colorado’s New Waste-Labeling Law Deputizes You as a Compost Cop

On July 1, a new Colorado law took effect to address the problem by setting “truth-in-labeling” standards for compostable products. Kelly Leviker, an anti-plastics advocate for the Colorado Public Interest […] 

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Sourgum Waste to Double Service Area in 2024

Sourgum Waste, a rapidly growing disruptor in the waste and recycling industry, announces its significant expansion into 12 new states in 2024. This strategic move will effectively double the company’s […] 

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Reflecting on The Success of 2024 E-Waste World, Battery Recycling and Metal Recycling Conference & Expo Series: Securing Future Supply Chains At Scale

The critical conversation about today’s e-waste, battery, metal, and CRM recycling and recovery efforts transformed the Messe Frankfurt into a hub of innovation and collaboration. Over 3,000 unique participants traveled […] 

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Coffee Cups Are Now Accepted for Recycling in Toronto, ON

If you’re in Toronto, you can now toss your disposable coffee cups and fountain drink cups in the blue bin, thanks to a new pilot that launched. This comes after years […] 

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University at Buffalo’s New York State Center for Plastics Recycling Research and Innovation Hosts First New York State Microplastics Summit

Leaders in microplastics research and relevant stakeholders from across New York state recently gathered for the Microplastics Summit hosted by the New York State Center for Plastics Recycling Research and […] 

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