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California Lawmakers Fail to Pass Comprehensive Single-use Plastic Reform

AB 1080 and SB 54 would have been the first measures to phase out all single-use packaging and foodware that can't be recycled or composted statewide by 2030. Waste360 - Waste and recycling information, events, commerce and education

September 16th, 2019|Recycling News|

Amazon to Lose Hundreds of Employees during Climate Change Walkout

Amazon is expected to lose hundreds of members of its workforce on September 20 when employees walk out as part of the youth-driven Global Climate Strike. The post Amazon to Lose Hundreds of Employees during Climate Change Walkout appeared first on Environmental Leader. Environmental Leader

September 10th, 2019|Recycling News|

CU Boulder Replaces Plastic Cups with Aluminum at Football Stadium

The University of Colorado Boulder formed a partnership with Ball Corporation to offer aluminum cups instead of plastic at football games this season. The post CU Boulder Replaces Plastic Cups with Aluminum at Football Stadium appeared first on Environmental Leader. Environmental Leader

September 7th, 2019|Recycling News|

Winchester, Mass., Prepares for Waste Disposal Cost Increase

The town is considering a $ 190,000 increase for trash disposal costs and will begin developing a new collections contract. Waste360 - Waste and recycling information, events, commerce and education

September 4th, 2019|Recycling News|

California bill promotes dual-stream recycling

California bill promotes dual-stream recycling <![CDATA[ On Friday, Aug. 30, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an assembly bill into law that encourages local governments to increase curbside separation in their recycling programs. AB 815 was authored by Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, California, in order to reduce contamination in the state’s ...

September 4th, 2019|Recycling News|

Hartford, Conn., WTE Plant Experiences Second Major Breakdown

The plant is now back in operation after a turbine malfunction in June. Waste360 - Waste and recycling information, events, commerce and education

September 3rd, 2019|Recycling News|

Green Lights initiative raises awareness on lightbulb recycling

Green Lights initiative raises awareness on lightbulb recycling <![CDATA[ Millions and millions of lightbulbs end up in the landfill each year, including fluorescent lights, which contain small amounts of mercury. LEDtronics, Torrance, California, has launched a 60-day initiative to help raise awareness on how citizens and companies can properly recycle ...

September 2nd, 2019|Recycling News|

Sustainability alert: Nespresso launches capsule recycling program in China

Sustainability alert: Nespresso launches capsule recycling program in China <![CDATA[ Customers of Switzerland-based Nespresso can now recycle their coffee capsules through a new “doorstep recycling program,” which leverages Waukesha, Wisconsin-based JD Logistics’ in-house logistics network. Any Nespresso customer across China can now use the program to schedule a JD courier to ...

September 1st, 2019|Recycling News|

Malaysia Wants to Return More Waste – If Only They Knew Who Sent It

Malaysia has identified nearly 200 containers of plastic waste that do not have the necessary permits to enter the country, and wants to send them back – but officials have been unable to identify the origin of most of them. The post Malaysia Wants to Return More Waste – If ...

August 29th, 2019|Recycling News|

EPA Amends Emission Guidelines for MSW Landfills

The final rule is effective on September 6. States must submit plans by August 29. Waste360 - Waste and recycling information, events, commerce and education

August 28th, 2019|Recycling News|

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California Lawmakers Fail to Pass Comprehensive Single-use Plastic Reform

Amazon to Lose Hundreds of Employees during Climate Change Walkout

CU Boulder Replaces Plastic Cups with Aluminum at Football Stadium

Winchester, Mass., Prepares for Waste Disposal Cost Increase

California bill promotes dual-stream recycling

Hartford, Conn., WTE Plant Experiences Second Major Breakdown

Green Lights initiative raises awareness on lightbulb recycling

Sustainability alert: Nespresso launches capsule recycling program in China

Malaysia Wants to Return More Waste – If Only They Knew Who Sent It

EPA Amends Emission Guidelines for MSW Landfills

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