SWANA Blog

December 27 Weekly Wrap-Up

Written by Sarah Beidleman | Dec 27, 2019 7:00:00 PM

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

A century of recycled material specifications help the world's manufacturing supply chain. Read More

The power of curbside food scrap collection. Read More

Dayton, OH to test "pay-as-you-throw" waste program to encourage recycling. Read More

Denver CO City Council passes bag fee, Mayor Hancock expected to sign into law. Read More

EPA recognizes Staples Inc. of Framingham, MA for electronics recycling efforts. Read More

How Hilton, Marriott, and Walt Disney Resorts recycle and donate used hotel soaps. Read More

When some municipalities stopped recycling, this Iowa county processed more. Read More

J.P. Mascaro & Sons announces South Heidelberg Township, PA will join in a "pilot program" for the recycling of flexible plastic packaging. Read More.

Middletown first town in New Jersey to purchase styrofoam recycling machine. Read More

This pop-up exhibit in New York City features art made with only biodegradable and recycled materials. Read More

Understanding the impact of PFAS. Read More

Growing number of Sand Francisco, CA cafes banishing disposable coffee cups. Read More

The dangerous pileup of artificial turf. Read More