--- title: February 7 Weekly Wrap-Up description: SWANA's weekly update on the latest industry news and happenings. image: https://blog.swana.org/hubfs/1000x250-WeeklyWrap-Up.jpg --- - [Log in](https://swana.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fswana.org%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabID%3d57) - [About SWANA](https://swana.org/AboutSWANA.aspx) - [Contact Us](https://swana.org/ContactUs.aspx) - [MySWANA](https://community.swana.org/home?_ga=2.259544650.1317848123.1545497054-2009930276.1545497054) - [Cart](https://swana.org/MyCart.aspx?ContinueShoppingURL=https%3a%2f%2fswana.org%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabID%3d57) [![SWANA](https://blog.swana.org/hubfs/Swana_December2018/images/logo.jpg)](https://swana.org/) - [Log in](https://swana.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fswana.org%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabID%3d57) - [About SWANA](https://swana.org/AboutSWANA.aspx) - [Contact Us](https://swana.org/ContactUs.aspx) - [MySWANA](https://community.swana.org/home?_ga=2.259544650.1317848123.1545497054-2009930276.1545497054) - [Cart](https://swana.org/MyCart.aspx?ContinueShoppingURL=https%3a%2f%2fswana.org%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabID%3d57) - [Safety](https://swana.org/Safety.aspx) - [Events](https://swana.org/Events.aspx) - [Membership](https://swana.org/Membership.aspx) - [Awards](https://swana.org/Awards.aspx) - [Training](https://swana.org/Training.aspx) - [Certification](https://swana.org/Certification.aspx) - [Research](https://swana.org/Research.aspx) - [Advocacy](https://swana.org/Advocacy.aspx) - [News](https://swana.org/News.aspx) - [Products](https://swana.org/Products.aspx) - [Resources](https://swana.org/Resources.aspx) February 7 Weekly Wrap-Up # February 7 Weekly Wrap-Up Publish Date: 02/07/2020 [« SWANA Blog Posts](https://blog.swana.org) ![1000x250-WeeklyWrap-Up](https://blog.swana.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1000x250-WeeklyWrap-Up.jpg?width=1000&name=1000x250-WeeklyWrap-Up.jpg) SWANA's weekly wrap-up will keep you up-to-date with everything that is happening in SWANA and the solid waste industry. ## Industry Watch **SWANA** commends congressional hearings on recycling programs. [Read More](https://swana.org/News/NewsDetail.aspx?nc=429) Where does all that **Super Bowl** trash go?**[Read More](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/where-does-all-that-super-bowl-trash-go-doral/2185864/)** **Baltimore **agrees to stay Clean Air Act pending resolution of Wheelabrator lawsuit. [Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/baltimore-wheelabrator-clean-air-act-lawsuit-pause-covanta/571510/) **Cascade** breaks ranks with other cart manufacturers by adding 10% PCR plastic. [Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/cascade-cart-solution-ecocart-waste-management-plastic-recycling/571507/) **Chemical recycling** could transform plastic recycling by returningwaste to its 'virgin' state. [Read More](https://www.newsweek.com/chemical-recycling-plastic-waste-virgin-state-1485648) **Congress** ramps up scrutiny on recycling amid renewed calls for federal help. [Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/hill-mccollum-recycling-hearing-epa-legislation-udall-plastics-epr/571658/) The art of **Disney's **trash cans. [Read More](https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-merchandise/the-art-of-disneys-trash-cans/) **GFL Environmental **closes $380M acquisition of Michigan-based American Waste. [Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/gfl-environmental-acquiring-michigan-american-waste/570122/) Keep America Beautiful partners with Earth Day Network on 50th anniversary of Earth Day. [Read More](https://kab.org/keep-america-beautiful-partners-with-earth-day-network-on-50th-anniversary-of-earth-day/?fbclid=IwAR0I7dkxUV8XfbuiXnSlJZ5wnA3hbP0FX_Sw5xzrkUnydlodl9Oxvm2HniM) **Maine** packaging EPR bill, a national, bellwether, could reshape municipal funding. [Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/maine-packaging-epr-bill-national-bellwether-recycling/571788/) **Nike** dressing 20202 Olympic athletes in uniforms made from recycling shoe parts. [Read More](https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/05/nike-to-dress-2020-olympic-athletes-in-uniforms-made-of-recycled-shoes.html) **Republic Services** acquires Massachusetts C&D processor with rail transfer access. [Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/republic-services-acquires-devens-recycling-massachusetts-rail-transfer/571699/?fbclid=IwAR3XejkedzjgwRxY9y7V2hnggwHIzJ_isbi0oKhOHgk8RHk25mxMo8XoAHI) **Waste Management **CEO projects fleet could be 75% CNG in 2021. 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