The city of Boise, Idaho and Republic Services rolled out the first fully electric recycling collection vehicle in Republic’s Boise fleet.
The Environmental Research and Education Foundation of Canada (EREF-CA) released a report detailing the diversion of organic waste at the provincial and municipal levels, as well as through Canada as a whole.
GEL Recycling will install equipment at its Port Orange, Fla. MRF to increase used beverage can (UBC) capture, with help from grant funding.
The National Park Foundation and Tupperware Brands released a study showing most Americans believe reducing waste can help preserve national parks for future generations. The study also found Americans wish it were easier to reduce the amount of waste they generate.
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) announced seven recipients of its 2021 professional achievement awards.