A startup focused on rescuing ugly produce finds an investor on Shark Tank. Plus, automated trash collection still needs some tweaking…
Tag: waste dive
The Waste Biz: CES 2016 To Feature E-Waste Recycling Event
The holidays are over, and that means it’s time to get out of holiday mode. So after a month without Waste Biz posts, we’re getting back on track here. Looking [ … ]
The Waste Biz: Are Waste Sorting Robots The Answer To Recycling Industry Woes?
Are waste sorting robots, which can sort materials more efficiently, an answer to recycling industry revenue woes?
The Waste Biz: What Ford Hopes To Learn From Lizards
Ford Motor company is studying lizards to figure out how to make some of its materials more recyclable. Plus, a hip-hop sneaker restorer…
The Waste Biz: John Tierney Questions The Importance Of Recycling
John Tierney raised a ruckus with a NYT op-ed arguing that the importance of recycling is overstated by well-meaning but underinformed consumers and politicians.
The Waste Biz: Are Consumers Ready To Buy Ugly Fruit?
A popular Change.org petition asks Walmart and Whole Foods to start selling ugly fruit and vegetables to address food waste and food insecurity.
The Waste Biz: A Comprehensive Look At Recycling Industry Woes
A detailed overview of the current challenges faced by the recycling industry, plus good news for green-minded New Orleans residents.
The Waste Biz: Shingle Recycling An Option For Roofing Contractors
Replacing a roof creates a lot of waste; a shingle recycling program from Owens Corning provides an alternative to the landfill for this material.
The Waste Biz: Would Your Wear “Wool” Made From Slaughterhouse Waste?
Is fake wool made from slaughterhouse wastes like bones and ligaments too creepy for most people? Or would they get past it?
The Waste Biz: Those Old Electronics Can Create A Liability For Your Company
What does it cost you to dispose of your company’s old electronics irresponsibly? More than you might think… This week’s Waste Biz.
The Waste Biz: A High-Tech Solution To Dog Poop
Tired of picking up other people’s dog poop? A Tennessee company has created technology that allows communities to pinpoint offenders.
The Waste Biz: Goodyear To Incorporate Rice Husk Ash Into Tires
After two years of testing, Goodyear will start sourcing silica extracted from rice husk ash for tires made in China. Plus, recycling fishing nets into carpet.
The Waste Biz: Turning Agricultural Waste Into Packaging
Two German companies have developed a process for turning agricultural waste of all types into packaging: this week’s Waste Biz run-down.