New report finds that half of California’s landfill-bound food waste could instead be diverted and codigested at wastewater treatment plants in the state. Source: Codigestion Of Food Waste In California | BioCycle Read More…
Month: May 2021
A North American mill operator is sourcing multi-layer cartons to make up for a decline in recycled paper tied to pandemic shutdowns. Sustana Fiber, which operates mills in Quebec and Wisconsin, recently announced a supply agreement with Quebec-based MRF operator …
Used device marketplace nets major capital
Back Market this week announced an investment round netting the company $335 million, the latest large dollar figure the company has raised for its refurbished electronics marketplace business. The company, which entered the North American market with a New York …
The Recycling Partnership says $17 billion in funding for the domestic residential recycling sector could increase the national recycling rate to nearly 70%. The industry group today released a report titled “Paying it Forward: Investment in Recycling Will Pay Dividends,” …
As renewable energy trends push more PV modules into the market, processors are developing strategies and SERI is considering adding the material to R2 guidance. … Read More…
The organization says the process to include PV panels would take more than two years. … Read More…
Domestic demand for old corrugated containers remains strong in the May buying period. … Read More…
With the Biden administration's focuses on climate, environmental justice and infrastructure investment, advocates and trade groups view now as an apt time to pursue $200 million across a decade to help expand U.S. composting. … Read More…
The U.S. EPA’s top environmental justice official has a message for recycling operators: Don’t wait for a conflict to arise to start engaging with the community that surrounds you. Matthew Tejada, who since 2013 has been director of the U.S. …
We need to focus on the most cost-effective methods with the greatest potential for overall methane abatement. Source: Getting the most out of methane reduction | TheHill Read More…