Waste Management

How Is Nebraska Turning Foam Waste Into New Products?
Utilities How Is Nebraska Turning Foam Waste Into New Products?

The immense challenge of recycling expanded polystyrene foam, known for its bulky yet lightweight composition that makes it notoriously difficult and expensive to process, has long plagued municipal waste management systems. A groundbreaking initiative in southeast Nebraska is now tackling this

CSRD Ends Free Yard Waste, Adds Minimum Landfill Fee
Utilities CSRD Ends Free Yard Waste, Adds Minimum Landfill Fee

Residents within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District will soon face a significant shift in how they manage household waste, as the long-standing practice of free, year-round yard waste disposal is coming to an end. In a decisive move toward a more sustainable and financially accountable system,

Why Wait A Decade For Clean Water In East Orosi?
Utilities Why Wait A Decade For Clean Water In East Orosi?

For the 950 residents of East Orosi in Tulare County, the promise of clean drinking water has remained frustratingly just out of reach, a situation that persists even as a fully funded $13.5 million infrastructure project stands ready to break ground. This community has endured over a decade of

Can New Fines Clean Up Portsmouth's Trash Problem?
Utilities Can New Fines Clean Up Portsmouth's Trash Problem?

The city of Portsmouth is confronting a costly and unsightly challenge as leaders consider a sweeping overhaul of its bulk waste collection system, driven by the staggering financial and environmental burdens of illegal dumping and profound operational inefficiencies. A multifaceted strategy is now

How Will New Bins Transform Local Recycling?
Utilities How Will New Bins Transform Local Recycling?

As urban centers grapple with the dual challenges of population growth and environmental responsibility, the effectiveness of their waste management systems comes under intense scrutiny, prompting municipalities to seek innovative solutions. In a significant move to address this, the municipality

Study Finds Corrugated Greener Than Reusable Plastic
Utilities Study Finds Corrugated Greener Than Reusable Plastic

In the relentless pursuit of sustainability, the packaging industry has long grappled with a central question: is it better to recycle a single-use container or reuse a durable one multiple times? This debate has positioned two titans of the supply chain against each other, pitting the familiar

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