NYC councilman proposes online portal to facilitate food donations

The site would be managed by the Department of Sanitation in an effort to reduce food insecurity and waste.

By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017

Denver rolls out new carts for refuse, recyclables and organics citywide

The move has led to modest diversion rate improvements, but some say mandatory participation could deliver more results.

By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

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Why grocery employees should be knowledgeable about seafood

Guides from popular advocacy groups often have different recommendations for the same species.

By Jeff Wells • March 17, 2017

Solid waste infrastructure earns C+ in 2017 report card, leaving industry with lessons to learn

The country’s solid waste infrastructure may be working in fair condition, but mere management without continued innovation is no longer good enough.

By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017

CalRecycle moving forward on mandatory EPR regulations

The state agency is hosting a workshop next week with key stakeholders to discuss details of a potential system.

By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017

New Jersey Senate committee approves 5 food waste reduction bills

The package includes a new diversion goal, updated labeling standards and changes to donation guidelines.

By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017

Indiana truckers, pantries turn food waste into reverse logistics dream

A new partnership offers truckers tax deductions for delivering rejected groceries to food pantries, helping to eliminate at least 5 types of supply chain waste.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 15, 2017

UPDATE: Governor Cuomo announces New York State Plastic Bag Task Force

The group will review information and proposed solutions from municipalities to develop a statewide plan on plastic bags.

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017

How to mitigate odor issues amid the growth of organics processing

As residents and regulators push back on high-profile facilities, industry professionals say community engagement is key.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017

Rubicon announces second municipal partnership with Santa Fe, NM

The deal will bring Rubicon's technology into city trucks to gain more detailed information on recycling rates and other indicators.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017

Phoenix deploys new roll-off recycling stations across the city

The eight "ECO Stations" are meant to expand recycling for multi-unit buildings and public spaces.

By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2017

Ontario's new 'zero waste' strategy geared toward circular economy model

The Canadian province's 15-point plan puts a big emphasis on extended producer responsibility.

By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017

More cities enlist sanitation workers to assist with law enforcement

Programs in Spokane, WA and Kansas City, KS are the latest efforts to get help from workers who know their routes better than anyone else.

By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017