Is a plastic to oil waste recovery program really an example of the circular economy? Dow Chemical thinks so; some activist organizations disagree.
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The Waste Biz: The Costs – And Opportunities – Of E-Waste
The e-waste stream is growing: what are the costs and opportunities created by the increasing amount of electronic waste we create?
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: Coal Ash Landfill In Missouri Will Move Ahead
After four years of hearings and court battles, Ameren Missouri will move ahead with a planned coal ash landfill in Franklin County, Missouri.
The Waste Biz: Consumer Education Key To Raising Recycling Rate
Can an ongoing program of consumer education on the importance & benefits of recycling increase rates? At least one expert thinks it’s key…
The Waste Biz: Need A Wi-Fi Hotspot? Find a Trash Can…
New York City is exploring the option of adding wi-fi hotspot capability to the nearly 200 Bigbelly smart trash cans its already deployed in Manhattan.
The Waste Biz: New Player In The Insulated Concrete Forms Business
A new company in Portland, OR, is getting into the insulated concrete forms business, which means more Styrofoam kept out of the landfill.
The Waste Biz: Recyclers Need To Focus On Worker Safety, Health
A new report reviews the health & safety records of recyclers, and shows that these companies have work to do on this front.
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: How To Fix The Recycling Business
Waste industry leaders agree: the recycling business needs fixing! A service model is one possibility; a market of committed buyers is another.
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.
The Waste Biz: French Supermarkets Can No Longer Destroy Edible Food
France just passed a law banning destruction of edible food by larger supermarkets, and the Minnesota Twins are going all compostable with cups and plates.
The Waste Biz: Restaurant Food Waste Management Technology Receives Seed Funding
British startup Winnow has created technology for food waste management, and received $900,000 in seed funding. Plus, recycling plastic at Dell.