The recycling industry has become increasingly consolidated in recent years following major corporate acquisitions. Fernando Cortes / Shutterstock
It may not receive a lot of media attention, but corporate concentration in America’s waste industry negatively impacts the lives of nearly all Americans and contributes to a range of economic and environmental burdens.
Data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows that waste generation per person has nearly doubled since 1960.
The Isla Vista Compost Collective officially began in the fall of 2017. It is now a growing, municipally run project.
The authors discuss strategies for eliminating “free riders” in this final installment of a four-part series on best practices for EPR systems. | Roman Zaiets/Shutterstock
The author argues that a focus on recycling creates a culture of guilt-free consumption, allowing people to feel they can consume more and more as long as they think what they’re consuming can be recycled. | Mary at T-Comms/Shutterstock
Companies can be a part of the solution to food waste by implementing a number of innovations in both packaging and recyclable materials.
Recyclable paper bags make up a significant portion of the 68% of paper that is recycled in the United States. | Fuss Sergey/Shutterstock
Stakeholders have the opportunity to share their input on the future of recycling in California.
Various factors influence the fees producers must pay in different EPR programs. | meandering images/Shutterstock
Producer responsibility programs are among the policy actions being discussed around the world to address waste. | amophoto_au/Shutterstock