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Public Utilities, Waste Management

Health Care Collaboration in Denmark Aims to Reduce Medical Waste

May 9, 2023

Via: Waste360

A new health care sector collaboration in Denmark will evaluate the feasibility of recycling used blood collection tubes to reduce medical waste as part of the participants’ sustainability goals and Denmark’s Climate Action Strategy. The pilot program is a collaboration […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Tennessee City Approves $65 Million Plan for New Waste Transfer Project

May 8, 2023

Via: Waste360

In a recent vote, the Murfreesboro city council, in Tennessee, came to a unanimous decision to approve the next steps in the process for building a waste transfer station that will also turn trash into renewable energy. This project, costing […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Report Shows Canadian Farmers’ Progress to Reducing Agricultural Waste

May 8, 2023

Via: Waste360

Cleanfarms has posted its 2022 annual report, showcasing the expansion of on-the-ground programs that Canadian farmers can use to manage waste agricultural plastic products and packaging for recycling or safe disposal when they are no longer needed. In the report, […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

The key points of the new EU Proposal for Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

May 8, 2023

Via: Waste Management World

Each European generates an average of almost 180 kg of packaging waste per year. Packaging is a major consumer of virgin materials, accounting for 40% of the plastics and 50% of the paper used in the EU. Unless action is […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Minnesota highway initiative goes national to advance co-located energy, communications buildout

May 5, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

The NextGen Highways approach aims to utilize existing infrastructure ROWs to speed development of a more modern electric grid. A draft U.S. Department of Energy report in March estimated the United States could need about 47,300 GW-miles of new transmission […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

The Recycling Partnership Reports Impact to Date on Aluminum Recycling

May 5, 2023

Via: Waste360

The Recycling Partnership reported today on the impact of its Aluminum Recycling Initiative (Initiative). Under the Initiative five grants have been issued for the continued advancement and improvement of aluminum recycling. To date, the grants have captured three times more […]


Other Utilities, Public Utilities

Florida regulators reject adding new cost test to state’s energy efficiency goal-setting process

May 4, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

The PSC approved changes to the efficiency goal-setting process in March, but advocates subsequently requested Tuesday’s hearing to ask commissioners to consider modernizing the rules ahead of next year’s work to set new utility energy savings targets. The PSC “missed […]


Other Utilities, Public Utilities

Technology Is Critical for Hedging and Trading in Energy Markets

May 4, 2023

Via: PowerMag

The world is currently going through a major shift toward clean energy, triggered by concerns over climate change, depleting resources, and energy security. The energy transition is a massive undertaking, requiring significant investment and a long-term vision. However, as with […]


Basic Services, Public Transport

USDOT announces $12M in funding for U.S. Marine Highway program

May 3, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), more than $12 million has been allocated for the U.S. Marine Highway Program in 2023. Funds will be used to increase the use of the country’s navigable waterways, especially in […]


Electric Utility, Public Utilities

Indiana utilities gain ‘right of first refusal’ to build transmission lines amid MISO buildout

May 2, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

Indiana’s incumbent utilities will have a right of first refusal to build transmission lines approved by a regional transmission organization under a bill signed Monday by Gov. Eric Holcomb, R. The bill effectively freezes out competitive transmission companies such as […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Food Waste Policy Models and Opportunities Learned from WasteExpo

May 2, 2023

Via: Waste360

The lack of clear and comprehensive laws and labeling surrounding food waste and disposal is causing confusion about what food can be donated and how to do it. The keynote session: Food Waste Policy Models, Opportunities, and Best Practices; Solutions […]


Electric Utility, Public Utilities

Utilizing Data Is Key for Top Grid, Power Plant Performance

May 1, 2023

Via: PowerMag

There are many reasons utilities and power plant operators need to enable advanced analytics to better utilize data. It could start with better load forecasting with real-time updates, supporting both power plant operations and the electricity grid. Data also is […]


Electric Utility, Public Utilities

Europe Ramps Renewables, Looks for New Gas to Reduce Reliance on Russia

May 1, 2023

Via: PowerMag

European countries have moved quickly to adopt new energy sources after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Governments have reduced imports of Russian-produced energy, with demand for natural gas in the European Union (EU) dropping by 13% last year […]


Basic Services, Public Transport

Senators push GAO to study barriers to accessible rural transit

April 28, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the barriers to providing accessible public transit to residents in rural areas. U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), John Fetterman (D-PA), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Elizabeth […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a “Game Changer” for Waste Contamination Detection

April 28, 2023

Via: Waste360

For as long as there has been recycling, there has been recycling contamination. The most challenging element of the problem was the inability to identify the source of the contamination. Artificial Intelligence (AI) software running on truck camera systems can […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Pennsylvania County Gets Glass Recycling Program

April 27, 2023

Via: Waste360

Adams County, Penn. Is adding a drop-off collection site for glass for its community. This comes as the Adams County Community Foundation announced multiple grants through the Adams County Fund for the Environment, which includes $10,000 going to Adams County […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Minnesota Schools ‘Offer vs Serve’ Program Works to Limit Food Waste

April 27, 2023

Via: Waste360

Minnesota schools are continuing to make commitments to menu planning and using programs to help reduce the amount of food waste in its cafeterias. The Offer vs Serve program allows students to build a meal and take what they will […]


Infrastructure, Public Works

Accelerated FAA modernization will suffer under stopgap funding, says agency head

April 26, 2023

Via: FCW

A full year continuing resolution would hamper needed tech upgrades, according to the FAA’s top official. Read More on FCW


Electric Utility, Public Utilities

U.S., European Legislation Puts Real Muscle into Clean Energy, Decarbonization, and Job Creation, but Must Evolve to Keep Up with Demand

April 26, 2023

Via: PowerMag

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in December, the U.S. put some real financial muscle behind efforts to combat climate change and incentivize renewable energy with $370 billion in loans, grants, and tax credits to spur clean […]


Other Utilities, Public Utilities

How Organics Membrane Filtration Tech is Changing Industrial Wastewater Treatment

April 25, 2023

Via: Waste360

Organics in wastewater is a problem on multiple levels. They are hard to filter out and tough on industrial equipment. Organic-laden water is expensive to haul and dispose of. Generators have to stay on top of tight nutrient discharge limits. […]