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Almost overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many Americans’ relationships with food. To relieve some of the stress associated with shopping safely for groceries and ensure food security, many people are once again planting “victory gardens.” Link to full article
Mais »All Quebecers will have compost bins by 2025, provincial government says
The Legault government says it wants to invest 1.2 billion over the next 10 years Link to full article
Mais »Editors Blog: A Walk Through the Circular Plastics Park
There are a few things mentioned in a recent press release from a group called The Plastic Diversion Initiative (PDI) that have been disturbing bits of information. PDI was launched by a collective of organizations that are committed to diverting recyclable plastic from landfills and the environment. Link:
Mais »NWRA, EREF Survey Highlights COVID-19s Impact on the Waste and Recycling Industry
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) partnered with the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) to conduct a survey to learn more about how the waste and recycling industry has been affected by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and how it has dealt with the new challenges that have risen …
Mais »bp Statistical Review of World Energy 2020: a pivotal moment
This years edition of the bp Statistical Review of World Energy which collects and analyses energy data for 2019 highlights the global energy trends emerging prior to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Link:
Mais »Electric car sales this year resist Covid-19s blow to global car market
The number of electric cars on the road is expected to reach almost 10 million this year, as sales grow this year despite the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report by International Energy Agency. Link:
Mais »NWRA, EREF survey highlights COVID-19 impact on waste and recycling industry
The surveys findings were similar to other industry surveys, with waste haulers being most affected, residential waste seeing the largest increase and staffing accounting for the greatest short-term impact. Link:
Mais »DSNY commissioner discusses how NYCs sanitation department has adapted to COVID-19
New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia talked about the citys response to COVID-19 during a SWANAPalooza keynote session. Link:
Mais »Florida governor signs curbside recycling contamination bill
The law, regarding the management of contaminated recyclables in recycling contracts, goes into effect in October. Link:
Mais »Flexible plastic packaging research shows positive signs
The Materials Recovery for the Future consortium determined that its pilot research on recycling flexible plastic packaging is viable. Link:
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