The journey of food waste in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland recycles 50% of its waste, but we can still do more! Find out more: https://www.recyclenow.com/ni
Recycle Week 2020 Highlights
A snapshot of some of the highlights from Recycle Week 2020, which took place from 21-27 September 2020.
CLEAN Future Act leads possible string of bills linking recycling issues to climate efforts
One of several bills expected to tackle waste issues this year drew mixed reactions from industry leaders. Highlights include zero waste grants, a proposed national bottle bill, and a call to pause permitting for plastics manufacturing facilities.Waste Dive - Latest News
Recology agrees to San Francisco rate settlement worth more than $107M, as competitors circle
The city attorney's office reached the deal while pursuing a broader public corruption investigation. Now, Waste Management, Republic Services and others see a window to revisit the company's local monopoly.Waste Dive - Latest News
Masks and Other PPE Causing Environmental Concerns
Naz TodayKaytlin StevensMarch 4, 2021 Personal protective equipment has started to gain attention from environmental protection groups. Masks, gloves and wipes have become the most popular litter recently and the pollution is causing concern. NAZ Today’s Kaytlin Stevens spoke with a local volunteer, as well as the CEO & President [...]
PPP funds for waste, recycling companies slow to roughly $41M in early 2021
Widening COVID-19 vaccine access and commercial customers reopening portend recovery from some of 2020's unprecedented challenges. Still, seven companies secured loans of over $1 million in January.Waste Dive - Latest News
Workers split on coronavirus vaccine mandates, incentives, survey shows
Employers should engage with employees "at a deep level to understand their views and align decisions with employee preference," said Eagle Hill Consulting's president and CEO.Waste Dive - Latest News
How to Get Your Individual Zero Waste Journey Started
Are you interested in learning more about how you can start your zero-waste within your personal life and in your community? We’ve put together some useful resources and guides to help you explore what the path to zero-waste could look like for you. At Keep America Beautiful®, we encourage everyone [...]
Waste Connections pursues escalating New York legal fight in face of stiff competition
Subsidiary County Waste sued former owner Scott Earl over alleged unfair practices and issues related to the rise of his new company, Twin Bridges. The two are battling over prices and acquisition targets around the Capital Region.Waste Dive - Latest News
Vehicle-related incidents still leading cause of industry worker deaths, SWANA says
Data from the SWANA Safety Summit show 40% of occupational fatalities in 2020 were the result of a vehicle crash or strike. Companies continue to push longstanding training techniques and new technology to address the problem.Waste Dive - Latest News