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When we were little, we were told that one of the core rules of proper recycling was that each different item — glass, plastic, paper, and aluminum — should be placed in its own separate bin. Many sanitation and recycling programs run by municipalities follow this model, having pickup days …

These days, recycling is almost second-nature to many people. When we take out the trash, we put the plastic, glass, metal, and paper in its respective bin, and bring it to the curb. When we’re out and about, we know which bin to throw the recyclable products into, and which …

An updated report on the European list of ship recycling facilities, commissioned by BIMCO, shows progress in increasing the number of active yards on the list, but the rules still do not reflect commercial realities and lag behind on capacity to scrap large commercial ships. Link to full article

BVRio is issuing a call for the purchase of Circular Credits of plastic waste (preferably PET and LDPE) from waste picker cooperatives and associations in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Credits will be generated in the Circular Action Hub from BVRio, based on invoices supporting the sale of these materials …

A coordinating lead author on two IPCC reports and the chair of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Scientific Advisory Panel explains why short-lived climate pollutants will save lives, money, and spur a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Link to full article

Nine trade associations across various sectors published a joint-statement to positively consider Waste to Energy in the EU Taxonomy. Link to full article

BioCycle looks back to the writings of Dr. Clarence Golueke to review the science and fundamentals of composting. Link to full article

Municipalities are discovering a recycling market in crisis as they solicit contract bids from haulers for the first time in years. Link to full article

Welwyn Hatfield’s waste partner, Urbaser Ltd will commence food waste collections from households across the borough on 2 November. The waste will be recycled and used to generate power and fertiliser for local farmland… Link to full article

Plastic has its place, and that place is not in the environment. We want to keep this valuable material where it should be – in the circular economy, where it can be reused, recycledcomposted. Link to full article