Climate & Resilience: Page 75
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Opinion
How high-tech tracking systems used by airlines can cut grocery food waste
RFID tags have been used for years to track clothing inventories and luggage — and, according to Avery Dennison's Francisco Melo, have led to a 20% reduction in items stores discard.
By Francisco Melo • July 14, 2017 -
NYC announces $32M rat crackdown with a host of new trash policies
In addition to investing in new cans, the city plans to reduce pick-up windows and require organics diversion in some cases.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
NYC Food Waste Fair to offer businesses 'soup to nuts' display of reduction and diversion
The first-of-its kind event by the Foundation for New York's Strongest will feature industry exhibitions, workshops and more.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2017 -
Does the federal government’s inaction on clean water leave an opening for cities?
The Environmental Protection Agency's goals for clean water haven't been updated since 1972. Should cities start to step up?
By Cody Boteler • June 29, 2017 -
Shanghai takes 24-hour mobile grocery store for a spin
Moby, a grocery store with no workers or checkout lines, may be rolled out in more cities as early as 2018.
By Jackie Snow • June 29, 2017 -
Waste-to-energy group questions US Conference of Mayors' new renewable energy definition
The Energy Recovery Council believes the exclusion of incineration from a recently adopted resolution contradicts existing policy.
By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2017 -
NYC sniffs out green opportunity with composting toilets in Prospect Park
Brooklyn's new toilets will save 250,000 gallons of water annually, according to estimates.
By Cody Boteler • June 22, 2017 -
Philadelphia soliciting ideas to digest pre-processed food scraps
The Philadelphia Water Department is interested in taking liquefied material at either of its two water treatment facilities.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017 -
San Diego approves curbside Styrofoam container recycling
Details remain murky, though this decision comes after a less expensive option was reportedly presented to the city council.
By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2017 -
DSNY report highlights waste management, EV plans across Big Apple
The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry
A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.
By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017 -
Phoenix, ASU partner to launch waste-focused startup incubator
Applicants chosen for the incubator will get office space, expert mentoring and access to industry stakeholders while they develop startups to push the circular economy.
By Cody Boteler • June 15, 2017 -
All-electric garbage truck to hit the road in Sacramento, CA
The automated left-side loader will be covering up to three routes per day in the city's downtown area.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
10 smart cities-related Twitter accounts to follow right now
Stay connected on social media by adding these informative accounts to your news feed.
By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017 -
Efforts to ban Styrofoam shift to Los Angeles after statewide legislation fails
Two council members have asked for further analysis of a local policy to align with the city's larger diversion goals.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to build a smart city: Expert tips on where to start (and pitfalls to avoid)
Leaders from organizations like Nesta, Navigant, Connecthings and more offered advice on how to begin on the path to smart innovations.
By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017 -
Los Angeles to fuel transit buses with renewable natural gas
The city will advance its efforts toward GHG reduction through a contract with Clean Energy.
By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2017 -
Virginia farmers can now apply for food donation tax credit
A 2016 law will allow farms to claim up to $250,000 in annual credits for surplus food donated in the current tax year.
By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2017 -
Opinion
How farmers can maximize harvest using smart weigh scales
When it comes to farming, one of the toughest tasks is in managing the yield data.
By Kevin Hill • June 6, 2017 -
Los Angeles launches RecycLA ahead of new waste collection system
The city is stepping up outreach to multi-unit residential buildings and commercial businesses before the July start date.
By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2017 -
NYC rolls out largest expansion of its curbside organics program to date
An additional 360,000 residents now have access to curbside organics collection, bringing the total up to 1.6 million people.
By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In this Finnish neighborhood, residents can experience efficient living 25/7
Smart Kalasatama in Helsinki, Finland is finding ways to give an hour a day back to its residents.
By Jackie Snow • May 31, 2017 -
Report: Autonomous trucks could eliminate need for 4.4M commercial drivers
The International Transport Forum report outlines steps for mitigating job loss from driverless trucks in the U.S. and Europe.
By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2017 -
Canadian grocers use app to promote surplus food about to expire
Flashfood notifies customers when items nearing their “best before” dates go on sale, and lets them pay through the digital platform.
By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017 -
A new waste-to-energy facility in Mexico City will be one of the world's largest
The facility, which will be operated by Veolia, is also the first of its kind in Latin America.
By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2017
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