Position for a Bench
You might never have questioned the positioning of your outdoor bench before, but it very well could be facing the wrong way. With just a little rejigging, you…
Virginia state calls for more recycling business opportunities
A group with recycling industry representation offered numerous recommendations to divert more waste from landfills, while not recommending EPR for packaging nor reaching consensus on a bottle bill.…
Plastic vs. Metal Waste Containers
Never underestimate domestic waste since waste can become valuable material again! The most important issue is to follow the waste management system implemented…
The state of U.S. recycling today
Because U.S. recycling was dependent on China for so many years, our domestic recycling infrastructure was never developed, so there was no economical or effici…
Transforming Landscapes with Solar Smart Benches
In just a few short years, bench seating has evolved from simply offering a place to sit and relax to high tech community hubs. Benches can now be recharging s…
Commercial glass recycling program from GPI and GlassKing growing in Chicago
Brief: A program to collect glass bottles from commercial locations is eyeing further expansion in the Chicagoland area. Don' t Trash Glass, supported by th…
Managing Waste with Smart Bins
Waste management is one of the world's most pressing concerns, and sensors are now being employed to speed up the process, saving time and money.…
A history of US cities adopting zero waste goals
The concept has become a mainstream part of municipal waste planning, experts say, even as targets largely remain aspirational and some recent efforts have face…
Garcetti signs plastic reduction ordinance during final days as Los Angeles mayor
Starting in 2023, the law will phase out expanded polystyrene foam containers, tighten single-use plastic bag restrictions and limit waste at city facilities.Er…
San Francisco’s Expensive Trash Can
San Francisco may struggle with an intractable housing crisis, gaping income inequality and a deserted downtown – but one thing it will not tolerate is se…
