The City of Arcata encourages community members to practice zero waste while sheltering in place. Link to full article
Mais »COVID-19 therapy gardens
Many of our parents and our grandparents did their patriotic duty during war time by growing victory gardens. Food was needed for the troops, so citizens grew as much of their own food as possible. This virus crisis is being compared to war, but there isn’t the same urgency to …
Mais »3 Urban Gardeners Share Tips To Keep You Busy During COVID-19 Lockdown
Growing your own veggies to crating new decor for your balcony — use this time at home to hone your green thumb. CoronaLockdown Link to full article
Mais »NWRA asks FEMA to cover noncompensated waste industry services
he National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), Arlington, Virginia, says it has sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor requesting that the agency establish a system to compensate the waste and recycling industry for providing services to protect public health and safety that otherwise would …
Mais »COVID-19 could pose challenges for waste workers
Comparing the current health crisis to the 1918 flu pandemic, recycling journalist Adam Minter believes the COVID-19 outbreak could cause unique challenges for U.S. waste collection. Link to full article
Mais »Report addresses how EPR can help stabilize US municipal recycling systems
The Product Stewardship Institute report examines several aspects of packaging EPR programs in Canada. Link to full article
Mais »Vecoplan touts role of shredders in plastic recycling
Germany-based company says its technology can help lead to “a seamless recycling economy.” Link to full article
Mais »Sanitation Workers Holding the Fort Against COVID-19 Have No Protective Equipment
The pandemic once again highlights the hazardous conditions that sanitation workers are forced to work in. Link to full article
Mais »Banning organic waste
Zero waste initiatives are leading states and localities to pass organic waste bans, which present challenges and opportunities to the solid waste industry. Link:
Mais »Largest Landfills List
Waste Today ranks the largest 30 landfills in the U.S. Link:
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