#waste-diversion

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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

This company tries to recycle the really difficult plastics

The boxes are for empty tortilla chip and plastic produce bags, used clothing, light bulbs and batteries. In some locations, polystyrene peanuts. All the things you're not supposed to put in the blue recycle bin, but wish you could. The Seattle-based waste service is geared toward people who worry their waste will end up in the landfill, or get exported to a developing country in Asia. They sort their waste into colorfully labeled canvas bags the company provides, and wait for a Ridwell pickup.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

With L.A.'s mayor focused on trash-strewn streets, her top sanitation official moves on

"Mayor Bass thanks her for her many years of service and significant contributions to the people of Los Angeles,"
Los Angeles
Environment
fromAustin Monitor
5 months ago

Austin Resource Recovery not meeting Zero Waste goals, audit says - Austin Monitor

Austin's zero waste diversion rate fell to 37% in 2024, well below the 90% by 2040 target, with ARR not prioritizing high-impact efforts.
Higher education
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

N.Y.U.'s Dumpster-to-Dorm Boutique

NYU launched a student-run Swap Shop reclaiming abandoned dorm items and redistributing thousands of free gently used essentials to students each fall.
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