Waste and Recycling News and Best Practices for Business

Republic Services Acquires California’s first Anaerobic Digester

March 28, 2023March 27, 2023 by Kaleigh Harrison

North State Bioenergy has recently been acquired by Republic Services, with the intention of entering the anaerobic digestion business. The facility is located 70 miles north of Sacramento in Oroville, California.

TNFD Proposes Tiered Approach to Disclosure Metrics in Final Draft Framework

March 28, 2023 by Staff Writer

As part of the package of updates and new components released today, the TNFD has also released draft guidance on engagement with affected stakeholders

Closing the Loop: How LyondellBasell & EEW Energy from Waste are Advancing Plastic Recycling

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

LyondellBasell and EEW Energy from Waste announced they have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore a long-term strategic partnership to extract and recycle plastics out of incineration waste streams.

Canada Commits Nearly $306M to Enhance Great Lakes Water Quality

March 27, 2023March 25, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

"The Great Lakes are a source of drinking water for 40 million people, and this shared resource needs to be protected," Trudeau said.

Michigan Awarded $3 Million Grant for Climate Pollution Reduction Strategies

March 24, 2023 by Staff Writer

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that Michigan will receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies aimed at reducing climate pollution and building clean energy economies. The funds are part of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CRPG) program created by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and made available ... Read more »

Edmonds City Council Unanimously Approves Climate and Stormwater Management Action Plans

March 23, 2023March 22, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

During Tuesday's Edmonds City Council meeting, the council members voted unanimously to approve the city's Climate Action Plan for 2023.

ABF Freight System Inc to Pay Civil Penalties for Clean Water Act Non-Compliance

March 23, 2023March 24, 2023 by Kaleigh Harrison

ABF will pay a civil penalty of $535,000, a portion of which will be directed to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the state of Nevada, and the state of Maryland.

Volkswagen Aims to Fully Electrify Its Fleet, And Save 17 tons of CO2 per vehicle by 2030

March 21, 2023March 15, 2023 by Ken Silverstein

Volkswagen aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. It will reduce its fleet’s CO2 footprint by 40% in Europe by 2030 from the base year of 2018. That goal considers the whole lifecycle, from the supply chain to production to the use phase and recycling.

Cornell Aims to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2035. Here’s How.

March 20, 2023March 18, 2023 by Jessica Hunt

The latest GHG inventory for FY21 indicates that net emissions stand at 147,124 MTCO2e, representing a reduction of over 50% from the 2008 baseline.

ExxonMobil’s $2 Billion Refinery Expansion Now Processes Over 630,000 Barrels Per Day

March 17, 2023March 16, 2023 by Staff Writer

The successful completion of the Beaumont refinery expansion project is a significant milestone for ExxonMobil, as it represents the largest refinery expansion in more than a decade.

Fire at Alabama Landfill Raises Concern About Gaps in Regulations.

March 17, 2023March 20, 2023 by Kaleigh Harrison

In recent years, the importance of eco-friendly waste management has become more apparent than ever. However, not all waste management facilities operate with environmental responsibility in mind.

Leeward Renewable Energy’s Horizon Solar Facility to Power Over 42,000 homes in Texas

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Staff Writer

Once completed, the Horizon facility will generate enough electricity to power over 42,000 US homes each year.

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